Here are nine ways to use baking soda to clean your kitchen:
1. Clean the Microwave
The microwave gets messy fast, but scrubbing it down with baking soda will have it gleaming in no time. Sprinkle baking soda onto a sponge and wipe down all areas inside the microwave. Pass over the surfaces again with a clean sponge to remove any baking soda residue.
2. Deodorize Your Cutting Boards
Every now and again, apart from cleaning the cutting boards after each use, it’s important to deodorize your boards. Sprinkle a little baking soda onto the cutting surface, scrub with a sponge, and then rinse to leave it smelling like new.
3. Mix Into the Dishwasher
Sometimes the dishwasher needs extra oomph for difficult stains. Baking soda is the star ingredient. Sprinkle a small amount of sodium bicarbonate over the bottom of the dishwasher and then run on the normal cycle. Or give it a deep cleaning with a combination of baking soda and vinegar.
4. Unclog Drains
Clogged drains can cause horrible odors, not to mention taking your sink out of commission. Don’t fret. Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of baking soda down the drain and pour in hot to boiling vinegar (you can heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop). This will cause a sizzle and foam reaction and hopefully break up the blockage. Afterward, run hot water down the drain to rinse and everything should be running smoothly again.
