You probably use baking soda in the kitchen and maybe even include it in your house cleaning. But do you know about the health benefits of baking soda? Here are 5 unusual uses that will make your life a lot easier.
1. As a dry shampoo
Whether you’re running late for work early in the morning or just really lazy to wash your hair today, dry shampoo will absorb excess sebum and refresh your hair. In case you don’t have any, baking soda will do exactly the same job. Use your fingertips to massage into your scalp and roots. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the starch to absorb the sebum and voila!
2. For teeth whitening
You might use baking soda to wash and brighten your kitchen counters, but the same goes for your teeth. Baking soda provides plaque removal and whitening without the chemicals found in many mainstream toothpastes.
3. As an odor absorber
Have you ever tried to measure the temperature of water with your left hand and then with your right? Can you feel the difference? Yes / No …
The proverbial box of baking soda in the back of the fridge is a true legend when it comes to absorbing strong odors. You can even get rid of smelly shoes with a sprinkling of baking soda!
4. Relief from itching
Got a minor rash or pesky bite? The alkaline level of baking soda helps neutralize toxins, which relieves itching. Wash the bite with soap and water. Next, mix baking soda with enough water to form a paste and apply directly to the affected area.
5. To remove heartburn and stomach pain
Baking soda is a natural antacid, which means it can neutralize stomach acids that cause pain and nausea. For adults, mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Drink slowly.
