7 Baking Soda Hacks That Changed My Life! (DIY Deodorant)

Baking soda is one of those products that can be used for so many things in the home, not just for cleaning, but for so many other purposes as well. Not only is it a great natural cleaning product, but it also serves as a natural DIY personal care product as well.
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In this video I share 7 of my favorite baking soda hacks-some are baking soda cleaning hacks while others are baking soda life hacks. Enjoy!
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[@cleanmyspace]

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[@rebeccabryan7712]

take a slice of lemon or orange shake baking soda on it the exfolotiate your skin the acid and baking soda is awesome and you smell fresh too... also can ise a avacado oil or cold pressed evo pick tge sented oil you like and mix sugar in with not to desolve sugar no you want it course so you can use it to exfoliare your skin and it amazing

[@rebeccabryan7712]

once in a while i make small pea soze to my tooth brush my teeth rinse really good twices hthen over time it helps keep my teeth bit brighter also after i get rinsed I used coconut oil brush teeth also rince just water warm... only do tgem once a week cause baking soda is abrasive and coconut oil helps shine your smile.

[@marlenejean-louis8131]

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[@kimgordon3695]

Pesticides dirty dozen list will help avoid produce that is toxic.

[@kimgordon3695]

organic shampoo is so highly concentrated we only use the size of a pea... 💞 apple cider vinegar & water spray is a perfect detangeler.

[@susieq5457]

I have used baking soda for years to wash my face. Just put a little in my hands add some water and wash. (I keep a small container with lid in my shower). I do not use any soap products on my face. Have never had a problem with acne or blackheads. I am now 65 years old and get compliments on how good my skin looks.

[@bitybitk]

نعم أنه رائع حقا 🥰🥰

[@mallikavijay7859]

True. I started using after reading this

[@speedtouch5907]

Thanks for sharing

[@Killisy]

Thanks FYI... A big help for us

[@mwakamulenga2376]

This is what has worked for me after I realized soap is what was causing acne for me

[@valeriesanchez3074]

I drink 1/2 tsp with water in the morning. Keeps my gerd at bay. No longer nauseous

[@elizabethbordonaro3564]

Melissa, I make a baking soda paste in a shallow dish and soak my sterling silver jewely in it. Works beautifully!! Thank You for all of your really great tips!!

[@emma9sachi]

I washed my hair this morning using your baking soda tip. Omg, my scalp feels so tingly and invigorating, what a great hack! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

[@Givethanks903]

Can I use baking soda 🥤 on toilet 🚽 led. Its all yellow

[@loripatterson7882]

@@Givethanks903 Sprinkle BS and spray with Peroxide. Fantastic!!

[@kimgordon3695]

@@Givethanks903 that won't remove rust. Tilex or theWorks do it Wear gloves & use the ceiling fan.

[@urynbudilokawati2716]

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[@delindawilliams3935]

I use it in my sink,dishwasher,cleaning fridge,microwave,hand washing curry from dishes, oven,brushing teeth(once in a while),facial issues,baking,and deep treating clothes(underwear,underarm of clothing). Those I remember off the top of my head. Thanks for all the tips in 2019 and a few in this one.

[@kck9742]

If you ever break out in hives: run a very warm bath, add an entire small box of baking soda to the water, and just soak for half and hour. Don't rinse or dry yourself with a towel. Sit on the edge of the tub and literally allow yourself to air-dry. Great for any itchy skin condition, including chicken pox (kids don't get that anymore, but I remember mom giving me baking soda baths during the week that I had it as a 6-year-old).

[@kimgordon3695]

Magnesium & pre/pro biotic help internally. 💞

[@stewartxp2400]

8th hack: use with baking soda with sea salt as a mouth rinse to neutralize acid and restore mineral balance for teeth.

[@rexclarke9121]

We use two small boxes of baking soda in our RV holding tanks when moving from one campground to another. Application does great job of cleaning and help to deodorize the holding tanks.

[@annyg1757]

I love the baking soda for scalp tip.🥰 Every night after cleaning dishes & sink, baking soda in the drain, then a spritz of vinegar, then water to push it down.

[@ALEXAS2012]

Hi Melissa 🤗😘 thank you for the video! I use all the time baking soda for lots of things thanks to you,but my fav is to use it on the stove, is shiny clean and let me tell you my stove gets so dirty and also in my sinks. I love the way it looks after. You always say " let it sit for few minutes " and that's the secret. Thank you 🤗😘

[@morningdove7886]

I use baking soda in my cat's litter after I do the weekly litter change and cleaning of the box, I add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the fresh litter and there is absolutely no odors coming from the box anymore! Great stuff !

[@unabashed]

It's actually not healthy for cats.. .

[@c.m.303]

Except your cat maybe breathing the dust into it's lungs when it scratches in the litter...not good for the lungs.

[@1workouttransformation267]

@@c.m.303 The litter is harmful as well.......

[@larkireland1]

My aunt told me about this..... and I faithfully had done this for at least 45 years. Every couple of days, I add a spoonful to my facial cleanser and exfoliate. I pride myself on good skin and attribute this method to my skin. Thank you for your channel!

[@alicesullivan1790]

Happy 2020. Yours is the only cleaning channel I use; because you and Chad are bright, funny, entertaining, knowledgeable. You are a wonderful teacher. You and Chad remind me of my Canadian cousins: down-to-earth, witty, intelligent, with lovely voices, warm and real.

[@JenandNathan]

About 4 times a year I sprinkle baking soda on my carpets, leave for an hour and then vacuum. Gets rid of any odours.

[@wendyodell356]

I use it on my mattress and box spring about every 6 months too. Great in pet beds as well just like with carpet and the bed, then just vacuum.

[@AyeshaKhan-uy2io]

@@wendyodell356 yep and damage ur vaccum for good

[@franlats0705]

@@AyeshaKhan-uy2io not really, there are specific products like vanish and shake n vac that are exactly the same ie powder you put down then vacuum up. Does one more damage than those products specifically promoted to be vacuumed

[@Orsucci82]

It is very bad for Dyson vacuums.

[@JenandNathan]

I've had my animal Dyson vacuum for 7 years now and it seems to be fine.

[@dyanalayng5507]

I used baking soda to clean a sink drain with vinegar, then hot water. But now! Now you have opened up so many possibilities. So happy I found your channel!

[@anuradhavittachi2498]

If you haven't had time to soak your pulses overnight - e.g mung beans - soak them for an hour or two with a pinch of baking soda. Also, if you want your onions to brown faster but without burning, add a pinch to the frypan.

[@marymargaretblumhorst5359]

Pulses?

[@sunriseboy6435]

@@marymargaretblumhorst5359 Yes...pulses!

[@sheilahowson8255]

I use baking soda to soak pulses. Works real well.

[@cherylforfang8671]

I use it the ways you mentioned plus for toothpaste with coconut oil and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Love your videos!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I never knew I could have this many uses for baking soda

[@cleanmyspace]

It would blow your mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apTMkpupm9qtjq8

[@katekibugi7401]

After watching this video I couldn't wait to go to the supermarket and buy lots of baking soda.... Thanks for this incredible advice.

[@maantubles6340]

I am watching your vlog done 2 years ago now and find it useful esp the baking soda mixed with shampoo to be used in hair and I will try this later. Been sitting in my brother's kitchen for two hours now just watching your old vlogs and I am learning a lot. Thanks Melissa. I wish you & your family well.

[@lordyandy]

On the personal care side, baking soda makes a great exfoliator! Just use a little bit of water to make a paste and rub it on. It rinses off easily. I love it in the winter when my skin gets crazy dry. I just follow up with a good moisturizer afterwards.

[@noorezaauckburally5684]

I never try I will certainly try.Thks.

[@suziquestionable2845]

I use baking soda and cinnamon powder as a teeth cleaner, plus a tiny bit of tooth paste when l brush my teeth. I haven't had any cavities for many years.

[@1erinjames]

Best facial pore size reducer is baking soda and lemon juice!! A quarter size amount in your hand, a few drops of lemon juice (enuf to make a paste), scrub face in cicular motion. Make sure your face is clean and damp. Let the paste sit on your face for 3 min and rinse. I use this in the shower, less mess. I use this at least 3x per week. Absolutely fantastic results!! Less breakouts. ZERO blackheads. Pores are microscopic now. Seriously a must try!! Very helpful for teenage acne too. Baking Soda is the best deoderizer for laundry too!! I love baking soda!

[@MISSYMINX261]

I need to try this, I have huge pores. thx for the tip

[@1erinjames]

@@MISSYMINX261 try it! It really works. I used to have large pores. You gota stick with it tho. Its not a one or two time fix all. Its something to adopt into your regular routine.

[@vickiwykes1511]

I'm going to try this, too! I've always had trouble with blackheads. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

I'm trying this THANKYOU for sharing!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Thanks to you I have baking soda all over my house! Laundry, bathroom, kitchen sink, carpet, etc. ❤️😊 Stay safe!

[@karengill6214]

My grandmother taught me to clean stains from cutlery and crockery to dampen a sponge dab it in a lil bi carb soda (baking soda) and firmly rub around the surface then rinse well. But now after seeing this video I have some added ways to make use of it so thanx for sharing 😉

[@HealthOrigins]

That's awesome, bicarb soda in my wash did the trick of absorbing smells from the smelliest of clothes 😁 I have used bicarb soda and vinegar to clean my washing machine drum before, and with the eco laundry balls, but never with the detergent too. My favourite bicarb uses are as an abrasive for the sink like you mention, then as a disinfectant when sterilising the jars for jams, and as odour absorber in little fabric baggies anywhere - shoes, the fridge, freezer, smelly car, etc.

[@flyvirgo913]

Great video! I use it for stains with dish soap and lemon. And, I used it when needed when brushing my teeth as a whitening.

[@sanda285]

I use it instead of salt for sour throat. It helps me for numbing the pain, it has antibacterial, antiviral even properties so even when I feel cold catching up I drink some diluted in water..

[@Gracefulllight1970]

Thank you so much for the information Melissa! It was a great help to me. Neat explanation. Thank u once again😊

[@sallylemon5835]

The plate where I put baking soda and had baking soda leftovers on when I rinsed it up, became so noticeably shiny afterwards even if it was just a plastic plate

[@britmiss-101]

I tries this in my bathroom this week and it does work. My tiles are sparkling and the faucets are so shiny. Also used it on my jewelry and my diamonds are popping. Really love this video

[@michaelmarzec1072]

Baking soda is awesome for cleaning coffee and tea stains from discolored sink drains! Thanks Melissa!

[@amritagill1680]

I love your presentation. You are so chill and to the point. I’ve seen this topic presented in an annoying manner and you don’t! Thumbs up

[@nelitaneri2327]

Hi Melissa! it was you who inspired me to try it in my cleaning routine. And it becomes a must have for me..thank you. I have rhinitis and asthma so cleaning with strong scents made my cleaning duties quite a struggle. I love using baking soda with a few drops of eucalyptus and tea tree essential oil and sprinkled it around the bathroom before scrubbing it with brush as abrasions, just like what you did in your sink....it clears my congested nose at the same time. LOL

[@paulinegray7388]

Its reall helpful fi real

[@flyandshy00]

Soda helps me to degrease the pan, also I wash rice, lentils with soda until the water gets clear, same with grapes.

[@altakruger9430]

I keep a small open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors such as garlic etc. It works instantly for heartburn as well.

[@roseb.7104]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, for all these great tips.

[@cwdel]

I've been using the baking soda deodorant, but mixed equally with cornstarch for years. I have a tin that I mix it in, and use a powder puff to apply. In the summer, I shake with a drop of citronella essential oil to help keep bugs away on the golf course!

[@roselee4445]

Citronella good idea

[@Alleycat1111]

Is your underarm hair gone? I hear it removes hair...

[@reneenewfrock9131]

Exactly!

[@osirusj275]

wont the cornstart forms starch under your arms

[@cwdel]

@@Alleycat1111 Actually, it has thinned a lot, but not completely gone. I thought that was from epilating, but maybe not!

[@carnellnutt988]

I’ve used it on the top of my fridge. Sadly, I don’t clean up there as often as I should. So when I do get up there, it’s pretty bad. The baking side cuts through the buildup with not much effort. Also I’ve used it in a paste form in one of my dogs who has skin problems. Thanks for all the other tips. 😁

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

Those are great ideas thanks for sharing!

[@SarahNoyes]

Love using it for scrubbing and for keeping my fridge smelling fresh!

[@pamelaespinosa6870]

Use in fridge ,laundry also!

[@julierodabaugh6016]

I learned all these tips from my Grandma and they are all amazing and less toxic than other more expensive items. Thank you for sharing these pearls of wisdom with your viewers. I am going to check out some of your other videos and maybe subscribe.

[@melaniebdt]

I already do your 5 hacks (; I also use baking soda as a deodorisant in my house and in my fridge : I put some with 3/4 drops of essential oil (lavender because I love it !), every week or 2, I add some essential oil again (:

[@denisegaliano6724]

I have been using it more since I watch ur videos. I like to put it in my litter box. It helps with the odor...

[@gazza2933]

Great stuff Melissa! Thank you. Best Wishes from England.

[@lucicostello7409]

I use baking soda to clean the oil off my driveway. 1. water down the stain 2. sprinkle baking soda over the complete stain 3. add a can of coke to the stain 4. take a push broom and scrub the stain 5. take the hose and rinse the stain away (If there is still some of the stain left, repeat steps 2 through 5.) Hope you have a chance to test it out. Happy Cleaning Luci

[@rachel13935]

Great job to remind us! I appreciate your video!! Please note though- NO brands of Baking Soda contain aluminum! They are ALL free of aluminum. Please don’t confuse ppl. It is Baling Powder that can have aluminum in it. Peace!❤️

[@LauraleesClassicKitchenfamily]

I just used baking soda, lemon, and vinegar to clean my shower..Love my baking soda!! Nice video😊

[@krishnajeena]

Nice video...., I enjoyed watching it throughout without being bored !! Thank you very much!!

[@shaynajpatel3941]

Great tips Melissa!! I like making shower melts with baking soda too! It’s easy and only uses 2 ingredients!

[@icer989]

What are shower melts, are they good for something please? Thanks

[@hotmessmomtv4117]

It's great for removing strains and odors from mattresses and mattress covers/pads! Well, vinegar first, then baking soda, then vacuum! And it's like new!

[@qwertyzxcv123]

How do you apply the vinegar?

[@hotmessmomtv4117]

@@qwertyzxcv123 I put some vinegar in a spray bottle if the offending area is larger than what a small amount directly from the bottle would cover. Then after either spraying or directly applying a little vinegar, I let it sit for a bit (5-15 min), then I make sure to apply a bit of pressure using paper towels or a rag to really absorb it all back up (the vinegar and the odor/stain). Then the baking soda, then vacuum. It's worked wonders for me!

[@toniabrunetti9084]

Baking Soda works so well! I use it all the time when it comes to cleaning! Your videos are great! Thank you!

[@myo3939]

Thank you very much Melissa. Your sharing is awesome. Have awesome days ahead!

[@braveLucylinxin]

That's so informative!!! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@jendrake]

You have really inspired me to be more productive and create my own content, thank you so much! ❤

[@Kutietootie1]

My mom told me she never had toothpaste On special occasions I put some BS in my hand with some salt and gently brush my teeth What a brightner, but don’t use too often It’s mom’s idea

[@marthaswanson5739]

I add baking soda to the machine when I wash workout clothing. I also have a cup in my refrigerator. Will try the deodorant idea.

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Martha!

[@peace9537]

I can't use baking soda as a deordernt. It causes my skin to burn.

[@barbarabuhrow5049]

My favorite use is to use to remove dark, greasy buildup off the bottom of stainless steel or aluminum pans and skillets. Wet the bottom, sprinkle with baking soda, squirt with dishwashing detergent,cover with a paper towel, put vinegar on the towel and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Scrub off years of buildup. They and your sink will end up sparkly.

[@gloriasandy2639]

Thanks for making it clear that we should use the baking soda that's free of aluminum for under arm. I had the issue of dealing with stains on my clothing.

[@barballen441]

Baking soda does not contain aluminum. NO brand of baking soda contains aluminum. Baking POWDER contains aluminum but not baking SODA. It's unfortunate that someone would spend $5 unnecessarily thinking they are getting something different or better from Bob's Red Mill...

[@alexandra109]

OMG.. I started cleaning my kitchen sink with baking soda at the beginning of the video. WOW - I’ve never seen it this clean before. How did I not notice it was this dirty? I’ll never go back....

[@cleanmyspace]

Right?!

[@jkadmin9460]

Me too!

[@sharonlatour6230]

it does work really well! On a bunch of things!!

[@kck9742]

"Thanks for giving me OCD, Melissa!" LOL. But yeah, I just did this this morning (after watching this vid), and realized that I never got down into the drain part... and, EWWW.

[@gloriagehring8676]

Me too! LOL

[@diggindawn6833]

For at least 30 years I have been using 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of baking soda in 4 oz of water, stir it up, and drink it all at once for acid reflux and heartburn. It works immediately and provides instant relief! I also use it in the shower mixed in my shampoo and body wash, mix with toothpaste and brush my teeth, cleaning the bathroom, kitchen sink, cleaning stove and fridge, cleaning jewelry, keep a small box in the fridge, use it in my swimming pool to raise the alkalinity, and in my laundry. I always use Arm and Hammer baking soda and I get a 15 lb bag at Sam's for only $7.74 and I also buy 3 or 4 small boxes to use in the fridge and change it out about once a month.

[@OldSchool1947]

Love your hair! And I'm going to try your baking soda trick right now!

[@rhondaochoa6621]

Thank you for your helpful ways to use baking soda. I live in Uganda, Africa and am natural and organic with my diet, hygiene, and cleansers. Thankfully baking soda is super easy to find even in Uganda. I am so thankful that baking soda does NOT have aluminum in it. Baking soda has only one ingredient and that is sodium bicarbonate that comes from plant ash. That is what makes it such a great every day product. But baking powder DOES contain aluminum. Baking powder is made of baking soda plus an acid like aluminum and corn starch so it doesn’t clump. The last 2 ingredients are undesirable. The corn starch will be modified corn starch if it is not an organic product station g organic corn starch. I make my own baking powder with 2 ingredients: baking powder and cream of tartar that I purchase at my local health food store. Or you can purchase aluminum-free baking powder, but it still has corn starch. My favorite use of baking soda is in my sourdough bread. I use 1 tsp in a loaf. It takes the sour taste away leaving a nice, rich whole grain flavor.

[@STmgmt]

I use it as a drain cleaner with vinegar, works like a charm.

[@HarleenG]

I use it in my kitchen sink cleaning, to clean my dishwasher, to clean my fridge like a paste and also on my carpet and rugs. I followed on stains on rugs learned it from your video and it worked like a charm.

[@mariedamon5655]

Thank you love your videos gets me motivated lots to do going to get things done x

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

All of your ideas are 👍 great. I've just ordered your book. I'll need it ,to refresh my memory of different recipes for cleaning. Thank you for inspiring me to clean my house.

[@isyframe]

It's amazing for cleaning the oven! I put it in a bowl with some vinegar, to make a paste, then I preheat the oven up to 100° then I turn it off and put all the paste on the bottom, on the walls, anywhere. I leave it like this for a few hours, or even a might lung, and then I take all away with a wet sponge. It takes away ANYTHING. And it's not poisonous like those chemical oven cleansers!

[@jewelsbarbie]

Thank you very much for this tip!! 😊

[@quagapp]

Actually, everything material in the universe is chemical of some kind. Baking soda is also a chemical. It is sodium, carbon, and oxygen. Sodium bicarbonate. And anything from a tree will also be a chemical.

[@isyframe]

@@quagapp you are actually right. We all have this kind of bias that let's us think that something stinky and coming from an industry is chemical, but a tree just like any other thing has thousands of chemical processes. And (another bias) we tend to think that a plant is "natural" and not dangerous, which is not.

[@quagapp]

@@isyframe Yes. Plastic is an organic chemical, water is inorganic and so on. But I watched the KZbins, myself and my son, Dad and son in Kiwi land, and used 1 part baking soda and 1 of detergent and a spot of vinegar and used it to clean the stove top. Before that I had been struggling with everything. I was spitting* on it, using a knife and so on, on the enamel top. But the baking soda worked well. I also buy basic tooth paste that is mainly baking soda! I use either baking powder or soda with water for indigestion some times. But re industrial chemicals they are a problem. Our waters in Auckland are polluted partly by industry and the rest is poor management of storm water which allows human waste so people are urged not to swim or fish where, in the 50s, we used to get white bait, buy it on wharf and my mother would make white bait fritters. That is all gone. I see a lot of people on this. I believe in cleaning now. I started cleaning away all dishes and putting the rack up and wiping water etc away and there are fewer cockroaches. We men get lazy, have to keep on to these things! *Spit should have ptyalin, an enzyme in it, it can break some things down. I studied Chem and Biology at school many years ago. Certainly baking soda is safer than some of the concentrated chlorine cleaners, and baking soda is a more "friendly" chemical! All the best, Richard.

[@barbibutton9619]

TY very much!!!

[@cdjukic48]

Baking soda mixed with my favorite dish soap and essential oil cleans the tile grout and bathtub quite well.

[@pirahsikandar4458]

Quantities of these ingredients ppz?

[@hallelujah8141]

@@pirahsikandar4458 to be honest, I just spray a cleaning sponge with 50/50 vinegar, sprinkle bicarb (from a flour shaker!) Onto the sponge and use it that way. Even though its cheap to buy, I use it frugally...😊

[@hallelujah8141]

It's easy to use a toothbrush to dip into vinegar, shake, then dip into bicarb, then use this to clean the grout...

[@mrnt1257]

Connie Djukic i use baking soda & hydrogen peroxide for cleaning grout.

[@cdjukic48]

@@pirahsikandar4458 to clean the bathtub mix 1/4 c baking soda with 1/4 dawn plus 10 drops lemon essential oil, apply to tub, set for 10 minutes and rinse well.

[@marisaveilleux8533]

Baking is obviously one favorite :) but I also love using it in laundry and cleaning drains!

[@stephaniedwk4833]

I love cleaning my defusers with that and vinegar! Then rinse with water.

[@JaniceCrowell]

I mix it with coconut oil and essential oil to make a deodorant cream. It works great! I apply it with a craft stick simply because I don’t like getting it on my hands. In winter it hardens but is still easy to scrape off some and apply it under my arms. It lasts about 48 hours on my skin!

[@kemalistdevrimturkaydnlanm168]

Could you please let us know the exact mix please? Many thanks .

[@sydlarsen4249]

So I use baking soda the ways you mentioned and a few I definitely need to try! The one for laundry though made me remember for deodorizing we use vinegar! Obviously, you wouldn't want to combine the two unless you want a science experiment to form in your washer but it works wonders too! Thank you for all of the other helpful ideas, I am especially excited to try the scalp treatment

[@albertonatividad8665]

Thank you very much! I have been using it more than 15 years!

[@carinaelizabethpaul9785]

I love using baking soda for house cleaning works great on the sink, and as a soak for my feet to scrub away dead skin and I use it in the bath mixed with Epsom salt it's great for exfoliating and cleaning my scalp all from soaking for 10 to 15 min.

[@elizabethdlamini1750]

Thanks I use it for brushing my teeth it does wonders

[@PeacePlease.]

I use baking soda to get rid of odors in the fridge, (just some in an open container) & in my kitchen. Now I'm about to buy a whole lot more to use it for cleaning!! Sink bathroom etc. You're practical, sensible, don't bore with stupid details & sensible!! A definite Thumbs UP from this Analytical critic. Way2Go - Ushta-te!!

[@sistercatherinedonnamariey9890]

having a Melissa clean my space day - watching learning enjoying like a feast of clean and be!

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

Great tips! 👍🏻 Thank you.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

My favorite use - in laundry. It softens hard water and as a result I use half the detergent, which saves $. In addition, the brightening and odor benefits.

[@MichelleCworkfromhome]

How much do you use in the laundry to stop in the water

[@MichelleCworkfromhome]

To soften the water not stop

[@pamelaespinosa6870]

Love it in laundry

[@avril149]

Baking soda is LIFE 😍 I use it as a drain-o substitute along with vinegar, as a deodorant just like you suggested in the video, as part of my homemade laundry detergent, as a scrub... Literally anything you already listed actually 😁 thanks for this video ! 😊

[@zaidabaig9571]

What do you mean by drain o. Does this clean clugged drains? If so how should I use it?

[@debbie5005]

@@zaidabaig9571 pour one half to one cup baking soda into drain, one cup vinegar, let it sit about ten to fifteen minutes, follow with hot water and it cleans out the pipes! You’ll see the bubbles when adding vinegar, it’s a natural effect so you want to make sure baking soda is in drain before pouring vinegar so that where it will do its work!

[@zaidabaig9571]

Thank you so much.

[@tresielopez3886]

I use Baking soda, a teaspoon of lemon and Colgate toothpaste mix for a face cleanser and brightener rinse with cool water. The results are amazing. Follow by my regular face moisturizer. Absolutely amazing. This also fights back blackheads, whiteheads, acne, pimples, and oily skin or uneven skin tone. I have used this for 15 years. My face looks amazing.

[@garlicgirl3149]

I have not used all of your recommendations but the deodorant one I have used. I was broke in college and used it. I was shocked. It worked like a charm.

[@joycarles8271]

My favorite thing to do with baking soda is keep it by the sink and sprinkle it on my sponge whenever I’m washing dishes or stainless flatware it polishes the flatware makes it shine like it’s brand new! Oh I love it! I’ve also used it in my stainless steel sink to give it a good scrub and that’s my second favorite thing to do with baking soda! ❤️

[@natashalussier6413]

I use it for my deodorant for a couple of years now, but I mix 2 parts of coconut oil, 1 part of baking soda, 1 part of corn starch and 5 to 10 drops of lavender oil (iif you want). It is a miracle how effective it is. It forms a paste and I just pick a drop with one figuer and I massage it quickly on my armpit. Glad I'm not the only one to use diy doedorant!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

I just use my glycolic acid before bedtime. 10 drops tops. Also I get major breakouts anywhere I put coconut oil. That’s unfortunate as I love the smell.

[@shanteeriairby8436]

Doesn't the xor starch leave your armpits whitish

[@natashalussier6413]

No, it didn't leave residus if I didn't put to much. And it did just need a bit to be effective all day long.

[@amytrumbull156]

I used to do that but now I wash my armpits with benzoyl peroxide acne wash and it kills the bacteria that cause odor in the first place. It actually works better than anything else I’ve used….and I’ve used everything conventional, home made and natural.

[@littlemissy8356]

I don't want coconut oil on my clothes.

[@lilc9200]

I’ve used baking soda the most for deodorizing my refrigerator and cleaning sink drains (along with vinegar). Good tips! I’ll definitely be trying some. :) thx

[@pontshomokoena715]

Can I use it for washing with drums washing machine help me please

[@pamgronewoller3656]

I have used baking soda for tooth paste works great my mouth and teeth feel so clean. I have also used it for upset tummy I mix about 1 tsp in a glass of water works great. Thank you Melissa for all your cleaning tips!

[@calico4381]

My favorite use for baking soda is to loosen stuck-on food from pans. Just pour water in the pan, sprinkle in some baking soda, mix, and let stand for about 20 minutes. No scrubbing needed as the stuck-on food just slides off. Now I can't wait to try it on my hair and to clean my sink!

[@chandracriswell7154]

Thanks for sharing your video! I use baking soda in my bathroom/kitchen/refrigerator/freezer for clean up with ACV/ dawn mixture. Laundry/ carpet freshener. Car freshener with lavender essential oil. 😉💃🏾

[@rachelmahatha3469]

Thank You for sharing this tips, very informative .❤️

[@divineangelic2727]

Thank you so much I cleaned my dirty sink that had so many stains etc. I tried Clorox comet etc. I was amazed that the baking soda made it like new wow ! Amazing

[@bonesgooo2249]

I use the baking soda every time I do a load of dishes. I also use in my laundry and sink. Good stuff!

[@doxiedonna]

Where do you put the baking soda....bottom of the dishwasher like she did in the video?

[@bonesgooo2249]

I just sprinkle it all over the dishes.

[@alyssavanmouwerik3854]

How crazy! I was just watching your older videos of baking soda uses 😆

[@cleanmyspace]

It's like we knewwwwwwwwww

[@ritaholmes6962]

Melissa I love the homemade cleaner for the tub!

[@julieheim8913]

Use it in my cat's litter box for deodorizing & clumping! Also use it to clean the stains out of my teacups & to unclog any drains!

[@Cyndy101]

I use baking soda as an exfoliator on my face and in the shower on my body. About once a month I use about a teaspoon of it after I've washed my face, and I just make a paste in the my hand, then I gently make circular motions over my face. It feel so good and leaves your skin so soft and bright. Same with in the shower, I do my arms and legs and really scrub to sloth all that dead skin off.

[@CleaningHowTo]

Great video. I’m experimenting with baking soda and coffee stains at the moment to see if it works to remove them from fabric.

[@nymaksco1835]

On a different note I don't love the smell of it but Pinesol takes out any stain

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

@@nymaksco1835 hi there, could I ask what kind of fabrics or surfaces I could use that on?

[@TheFidah]

Really good tips. Thank you. Just to let u know I use baking soda with vinegar n let it run down my sink. This ensures that my does not get clogged up. And I leave some baking soda in my fridge to ensure that my fridge smells good. And course I use it to clean my fridge too.

[@ruthstagnitta274]

Hi Melissa I have bean learning from you for a while I just wanted to Say Thank you for natural cleaning ideas !

[@SamCurtis-yk8cv]

I just love your videos, personality and the fact that you’re educated on products. You don’t just pass the latest “hack” fad. Lol. Keep them coming. 🙌🏼🥰

[@dorothyltompkins2763]

While gardening, I was bitten by something which caused very itchy ,burning sensations. I made a paste of water and baking soda and applied it to the area. It took the discomfort away in a very short time.

[@anncurran4704]

Mix a tablespoon or two of baking soda and peroxide in a tea or coffee pot, travel mug or cup. Add boiling water. It will bubble up cleaning off tea or coffee residue. If needed, repeat.

[@MickisMom]

Citric acid works well too.

[@doxiedonna]

@Ann Curran, how much hydrogen peroxide do you use? How long do you let the mixture sit in the travel mug? I have a stainless steel coffee thermos that really needs a good cleaning!! Dish soap isn’t getting the stains out of the inside. Thanks so much for your time and help.

[@anncurran4704]

@@doxiedonna Start with a couple of tablespoons and maybe that much or more Baking soda. If it doesn't really bubble up, use more of either. I don't measure, just dump it in. You will see the brown gunk churning around. When it quits bubbling, dump it out. If it isn't clean, do another batch. My brother did this on his badly stained stainless mug and figures his cup holds at least 2 ounces more of tea.

[@Menagerie_K]

I run vinegar and water through the coffee maker but I'll try baking soda next time.

[@carinaelizabethpaul9785]

@@Menagerie_K vinegar and water through the coffee filter gets out calcium build up and any gunk in there. Baking soda gets out the stains on the glass part if coffee has been left in there too long and heated. I just use the baking soda never tried it with hydrogen peroxide that's cool.

[@beverlyjohnson5503]

Hi Melissa I use baking soda as a facial also for gas problems I used baking soda to wash my greens I'm learning so much about baking soda thanks for sharing 👍 🙂 💚💛

[@caroll6261]

Definitely using it when laundering, clothes, kitchen towels, bath towels/washclothes/bath mat.....use less detergent, too. Thank you for making these vids.👍👍