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Baking soda is used by many as a natural, non-toxic cleaner but baking soda can be used for so much more! Here are some unique ways to use baking soda!
Baking soda is a wonderful thing. It’s used by many as a natural, non-toxic cleaner. However, baking soda can be used for so much more!
Before we get into the ways you can use baking soda, I do want to mention that it’s best to buy the good stuff.
Now baking soda doesn’t have aluminum concerns like baking powder but most baking soda is made with chemicals and some baking sodas do test on animals.
I’ve written a separate post all about what to look for in baking soda if you want to know more.
Unique Ways to use Baking Soda

Cleaners
Sink Cleaner – The Pistachio Project
Stove Vent Cleaner – The Pistachio Project
Homemade Soft Scrub – The Pistachio Project
Toilet Bombs for Cleaning – Happy Mothering
Natural Toilet Cleaner – Mama Instincts
Turn Baking Soda into Washing Soda – Nature’s Nurture
Natural Air Freshener and Carpet Deodorizer – Nature’s Nurture
Citrus Refridgerator Deodoraizer – Retro Housewife Goes Green
Trash Can Deodorizer Tabs – Retro Housewife Goes Green
Get Rid of Diaper Pail Smells – Mama Instincts
Lemon Thyme Upholstery & Carpet Deodorizer – Happy Mothering
Cloth Diaper Detergent – Measuring Flower
Dishwasher Detergent – My Darla Clementine
Remove Burned Food from Pots and Pans – A Life in Balance
Natural Jewelry Cleaner – Happy Mothering
DIY Goo Gone – Frugal Navy Wife

Natural Remedies
Natural Remedy for a UTI – The Pistachio Project
DIY Calamine Lotion – Nourishing Joy
Bath Bombs for Headaches – Happy Mothering
DIY Aromatherapy Shower Steamers – The Hippy Homemaker

Skin Care & Personal Products
Simple Baking Soda Facial Scrub – The Pistachio Project
Homemade Toothpaste – The Pistachio Project
Homemade Deodorant – The Pistachio Project
Go No ‘Poo (a shampoo/conditioner alternative) – The Pistachio Project
Gingerbread Bath Bombs – The Pistachio Project
Lavender Bath Bombs – Retro Housewife Goes Green
Bye Bye Blackheads Scrub – Heartful Habits
Baking Soda for Blackheads – Nature’s Nurture
DIY Face Scrub – Mama Instincts