Part 1 gave you 25 practical ways baking soda can be used around the house. Since there are more than 25 here is another 22 uses.
 
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1. For a good cleaning use baking soda instead of soap to your dishwasher and run it through its cycle.
2. Use to freshen sour dishcloths.
3. For those canvas handbags, grab a small brush to scrub, water and baking soda.
4. Melted plastic bread wrapper on the toaster – use a baking soda on a damp cloth to create a mild abrasive.
5. Stainless steel can really shine – moisten a cloth and shake on a little baking soda. Rinse cloth and dry.  Tip: When using on stainless steel wipe with the grain.
6. Cutting onions or cleaning fish – remove odors from your hands wash vigorously with baking soda and rinse.
7. Sparkling choppers – wet your toothbrush, sprinkle with baking soda. This works on your teeth and dentures.
8. Smelly sneakers, boots, slippers sprinkle baking soda to eliminate odor.
9. To freshen and clean your mouth, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to 1/2 glass of water and gargle.
10. Cleaning your drains to keep them free-flowing, each week flush them with hot water and put 3-4 of baking soda.
11. Remove shower curtain stains wipe with baking soda and water.
12. Before washing a pan with burned-on food, soak the pan with soda and hot water for about 15 minutes and scrub as normal with a scouring pad.
13. To make beans more digestible soak in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and water.
14. As a mouthwash and to remove canker sore pain rinse with baking soda and water.
15. Create a paste of baking soda and water to relieve pain of sunburn.
16. Badly-burned pans sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda directly onto the burned-on food and just enough water to moisten the baking soda.  Let the pot sit overnight, then scrub clean next day.
17. Non-toxic play clay for children: Mix 1 1/4 cups water, 1 cup cornstarch, and 2 cups of baking soda.
18. Ran out of deodorant, baking soda under your arms is a comparable substitute.
19. Put baking soda on a clean moistened cloth, wipe car windshield inside and out to repel rain.
20. To clean your barbecue grill – sprinkle baking soda on grill, let it soak, and rinse.
21. Greasy garage floor can be cleaned by shake soda on grease spot, let stand, vigorously scrub and rinse.
22. Give your silverware a good polish, add baking soda to damp cloth, wipe, rinse, and dry.

 
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Baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, is affordable and has many practical household uses. Yes, I know over the years more sophisticated, and expensive, products have come along. While these products are good and do the same jobs, but baking soda still works well, if not better. How do you use baking soda? These uses can save you money purchasing multiple products that baking soda can do alone.
 
Here are some projects to try:
 

1. To soften your skin, add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath water.
2. Relieve diaper rash by putting 2 tbsp. of baking soda in your baby's bath water
3. Mix water with baking soda to create a paste to apply to insect bites, poison ivy, and rashes
4. For general relief from skin irritations from measles and chicken pox add soda to your bath.
5. Use 1/2 glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to help relieve heartburn and indigestion.
6. Stained clothing (oil and grease) - adding baking soda to the wash will help get the stains out better.
7. Sprinkle soda on a damp cloth to clean your fridge and freezer. Removes odors.
8. Open a fresh box of baking soda as a deodorizer in your fridge and freezer, this absorbs odors longer than just cleaning.  From time to time shake up the box and replace every 2 months.
9. Baking soda absorbs odors from kitty litter.  To the bottom of the litter box add 1-part baking soda and then add a layer of kitty litter on top.
10. For fresher laundry add 1/2 cup baking soda to in each load.
11. When cleaning your combs and brushes use baking soda and warm water.
12. Use soda and water when washing food and beverage containers.
13. Make your own baking powder - sift and stir together 1-part cornstarch, 1-part baking soda to 2 parts of Cream of Tartar.
14. Always keep a box of baking soda for electrical fires and in the kitchen in case of a grease fire.  Add the powder by the handful over the fire to safely put it out.
15. Keep baking soda in the garage and car again for electrical fires. This won't damage cart or anything it touches.
16. Natural vegetables and fruit cleaner. Add to water, soak and rise your produce.
17. Remove odors and clean trash cans with baking soda.
18. Soak and wash cloth diapers with soda.
19. 3 tablespoons, 1 quart of warm water to clean marble-topped furniture. Allow solution to stand 3-5 minutes (depending on condition) and then rinse.
20. Use a clean damp cloth and baking soda to clean Formica counter tops.
21. Baking soda can be used to put out fires – wood, rugs, drapes, clothing, and upholstery.
22. To remove stale smells from cooling containers and thermoses wash in baking soda and water.
23. Create a baking soda and water paste to for stubborn stain removal from plastic, marble, and Formica.
24. Get glass and stainless steel coffee pots (does not work on aluminum) with warm water and soda.
25. Put 1/2 tablespoon and water in your coffee maker and run it through the making cycle with a soda.

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The cool breeze of winter is soothing to your senses but can cause havoc to your skin. This winter, follow these simple 5 tips to prevent dryness, cracking and irritation and enjoy beautiful skin even in the cold months.



5 essential skin care regimen for a glowing skin in winter


1. Exfoliation
Dead cells tend to be dry and coarse requiring regular exfoliation, specially in the winter months. Exfoliation helps cellular regeneration and allows new and healthy skin to surface. The new skin is moist and remains hydrated for a longer time.

2. Moisturization 
Moisturize your skin daily with a good moisturizer that has ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, or  other natural hydrating element to keep your skin soft and supple during winter.  Such natural ingredients comprises of essential fatty acids required by our bodies and keep the skin moisturized the whole day.

3. Night Cream for Deep Skin Nourishment
Consider using a hydrating night cream for deep nourishment in case you have dry skin. Opt for a night creams that contain regenerating ingredients like avocado oil that would repair and penetrate deep into your skin for deep moisturization while you are asleep.

4. Wear Scarf to Protect your Face and Neck
The chilly winter breeze dries out your skin causing skin irritation and discomfort. So use a warm scarf to cover your neck, chin and cheeks. In addition, if you wear a hat or hood it would protect your forehead and head from the harsh weather.

5. Drink lots of Water
The golden rule to keep your skin hydrated is to keep your body hydrated. As reported in the Canada’s Food Guide, consume at least 30 to 45 mL (2 to 3 tbsp.) of unsaturated fats and oils everyday and drink  9 to 13 cups of water each day to keep your skin hydrated.


Most important tip is to stay happy and stress-free for a beautiful and glowing skin.

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Stretch marks, are a form of skin scarring most commonly associated with pregnancy,  short-term weight gain/loss from physical activities, obesity, and puberty. Stretch marks come form when the the middle layer of the skin that maintains shape and elasticity becomes stretched more than it can tolerate. Connective skin fibers eventually break causing scarring.




Disclaimer: 1st Green Clean and our associates are in no way guaranteeing that this method will remove or cure stretch marks.


Stretch Mark Scrub Recipe

3 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ C whole milk

Place the ingredients into a bowl.  Thoroughly mix the ingredients.  Saturate a body brush with the mixture and brush it onto the troubled area.  


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Facial Scrub: Mix baking soda with oatmeal, lemon juice, orange juice or honey for a DIY face-mask to cleanse and moisturize (with honey).

Tooth Whitening: Sprinkle baking soda onto your toothbrush, then brush normally for whiter teeth and fresh breath.

Mouthwash: Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with one cup of water for DIY mouthwash.

Shampoo: Skip the expense and chemicals of store-bought shampoo by making your own. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda for every eight ounces of water, and put in a bottle of your choice. Shake until thoroughly mixed, then use in place of your regular shampoo.

Exfoliate: Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Spread on your body wherever you would like to exfoliate.

Clear Acne: Make a paste of baking soda and water, then place on acne to gently dry it out. Wash off after five to 10 minutes, depending on the sensitivity of your skin.

Soften Skin: Pour baking soda into your bath for clean and soft skin without chemical filled cosmetics.

Soothe Skin: To calm itchy or burning skin, make a paste of baking soda and water, then apply to the affected area. Allow to sit for five to 15 minutes, depending on your skin’s sensitivity, then wipe away with a damp cloth.

Antacid: To fight heartburn and indigestion, mix one teaspoon of baking soda with one glass of water. Sip until your stomach is calmed.

Using baking soda around your home is an easy way to replace expensive and potentially dangerous chemical cleaners and chemical filled cosmetics. Try replacing some of your current products and enjoy the many benefits baking soda.


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