Last week, Grady's GreenLiving Tips discussed methods to clean the home with vinegar. The week prior, the focus was on lemons. This week, the third, and final, green tip in this series is about the cleaning power of baking soda. Baking soda is a green product with no harsh chemicals that can effectively clean several areas of the home. Several benefits of baking soda include:
1) Eradicate unpleasant odors: Baking soda is a great odor eliminator. Place baking soda in the refrigerator to neutralize food odor. Sprinkle on the rug or furniture and let sit for a few minutes, and then vacuum: unpleasant smells will be removed from those areas. Use baking soda to wash out food containers to remove odor as well.
2) Remove food stains: Rub baking soda in ovens (unless it is a self-cleaning oven), grills, pots, and pans to removed baked on food debris.
3) Clean hairbrushes: A mixture of baking soda and water will help clean dirt and debris from combs and hairbrushes if the brushes are left in a cup or basin of the mixture for several minutes and then rinsed clean.
4) Scrub outdoor furniture: Need to clean balcony or patio furniture? A baking soda and water mixture can easily be sponged or sprayed onto outdoor furniture and will subsequently clean dirt and debris and help in the prevention of forming mold and/ or mildew.
5) Polish silverware: Clean silverware, cups, and plates with a baking soda and water mixture. Polish silver with that mixture and a clean, dry cloth.
These tips are included in the article "Clean Your Whole House With Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Lemon" posted on Earth911.
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