45 Surprising Household Uses for Baking Soda You Need to Try!

Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into the trash can once a week to help absorb odors.

Make a paste of baking soda and white vinegar. Soak paper towels in the solution and wipe down the sink.

Pour baking soda directly onto a grimy surface and let sit for 5 minutes. Wipe with a damp sponge, scrubbing gently, then wipe your stovetop clean with a soft cloth.

Mix 1 cup white vinegar with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a spray bottle. Spray the bottom of the oven, let sit for 10 minutes, then sprinkle baking soda on top. Let sit for 10 more minutes and wipe clean.

Mix water, baking soda, and lemon juice together. Wipe fruits and veggies with the mixture to remove wax.

Make a paste with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub the paste onto silverware with a clean cloth, then rinse and dry.

Mix 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water. Mop the floor and rinse with clean water.

Help remove stuck-on food by applying baking soda to a damp sponge and scrubbing the residue.

Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your dishwasher and run as usual to help freshen and remove stains.

Pour baking soda slowly down the garbage disposal drain while running warm tap water.

Sprinkle a cutting board with baking soda, then scrub and rinse. Use a disinfectant for actual cleaning.

Soak smelly dishrags in a bucket of warm water and baking soda.

Soak smelly sponges regularly in 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water.

Sprinkle a wet rag or sponge with baking soda and rub on sinks and bathtubs to remove stubborn soap scum.

Make a paste of lemon juice and baking soda. Brush the paste onto grout lines with a toothbrush, let sit several minutes, and wipe off. Just make sure you're aware of which household cleaning products should never be mixed before trying any alternative version of this.

Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge, scrub the curtain, and rinse off with clean water.

Soak combs and brushes overnight in a cup of warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Keep musty smells at bay by placing an open box or small glass jar of baking soda on a closet shelf.

Fill an old sock or small cloth bag with baking soda and place it in a drawer to absorb odor.

Vacuum the mattress first. Sprinkle baking soda over the surface and let it sit 30 minutes, then vacuum thoroughly.

To remove pesky oil stains from your driveway or garage floor, sprinkle baking soda over the stains and scrub with a stiff-bristle brush.

Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1 quart warm water. Wipe down, rinse, and allow to dry.

Sprinkle baking soda on the grill grates and scrub with a brush. Rinse and wipe clean.

Make a paste of baking soda and water. Wet a clean cloth with the paste, rub on chrome, and wipe off, then rinse and dry.

To keep cockroaches and ants at bay, sprinkle a line of baking soda along basement windows and doorways.

Generously sprinkle baking soda onto driveway and sidewalk cracks to help discourage weeds.

Mix a generous amount of baking soda into the kitty litter box to help cut down on odor.

To cut down on musty pet odor, sprinkle bedding liberally with baking soda. Wait at least 15 minutes and vacuum thoroughly.

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda followed by 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain. Let fizz, then pour 6 cups of hot water down the drain.

Mix 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup salt, and 1 cup white vinegar into a paste. Apply to the stain, allow to dry, and vacuum.

Sprinkle the rug with baking soda and let it sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum thoroughly.

To refresh your kids' toys (which are one of the dirtiest things in your home), dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart warm water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray toys, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

No spackle? Make a paste of white toothpaste and baking soda. Fill holes in the wall with the mixture, smooth over, and allow to dry.

Make a paste with baking soda, water, and toothpaste. Apply the paste with a soft cloth to wood and rub away rings and spots.

Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and vacuum it up to help remove odors inside your vacuum cleaner.

Dissolve 3 teaspoons of baking soda in a quart of warm water. Wet a clean cloth with the mixture and wipe down marble.

Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to a load of laundry to boost colors and help fight stains.

Mix water, baking soda, and a drop of your favorite essential oil together to make a room spray.

To remove tarnish, line the bottom of a dish with aluminum foil (shiny side up). Dissolve 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup boiling water (the solution may bubble). Place your jewelry in the dish, making sure it's touching the aluminum foil, then pour the solution into the dish. Let it sit for 2 to 10 minutes, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth — make sure the silver is completely dry before storing.

Sprinkle baking soda inside shoes after wearing, or make sachets with baking soda and tuck them into shoes.

To combat bad breath, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1/2 glass of water. Gargle, swish, spit, and rinse.

To brighten skin, mix a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part warm water. Gently rub onto the face using a circular motion, then rinse. Apply this paste to heels and elbows to smooth skin.

To soothe tired, achy feet, dissolve 3 teaspoons of baking soda in a warm bath. Soak and gently scrub feet.

Too much time at the pool? Rinse your hair with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 pint water to remove dullness caused by too much chlorine.

A dab of coconut oil with baking soda can clean your teeth just as well as the bright blue stuff you'd get at the store.