Baking soda is a sodium bicarbonate which maintains the pH equilibrium and neutralizes both acids and bases. It is one of the greatest natural solutions for cleaning, deodorizing, preparation, and healthcare purposes.

Baking soda as a remedy for upset stomach and heartburn

Baking soda helps with upset stomach. Mix one half teaspoon in three oz water and drink the solution. Baking soda will bring relief in heartburn, even chronic. But please bear in mind that baking soda is to be used as a short-term alleviation method and can be harmful if used for incorrect reasons or in higher amounts.

Baking soda for cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing and refreshing

You can use baking soda to keep your utensils clean and fresh. You can soak your toothbrush in baking soda solution to keep it free from bacteria. Baking soda will eliminate odors in the fridge, kitchen sink and shoes. Sprinkle it in your snickers, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odours. Baking soda deodorizes and kills bacteria and is highly recommended as a natural washing detergent. Baking soda is excellent for washing baby bottles and is a very efficient stain remover. Baking soda is excellent for washing fruit and will eliminate toxic chemicals, sprayed on fruit from exotic countries that can be very harmful (oranges, banabas etc.)

Baking soda as a natural mouth wash and teeth whitener

You can make an excellent natural mouth wash with baking soda. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to a half glass of water. Garlgling will bring an instant fix with even the worst bad breath. Baking soda is a great natural teeth whitener. Sprinkle some of it on your toothbrush before you put the toothpaste on. You can also just wet your toothbrush, dip it in soda and brush your teeth with it.

Baking soda makes an effective anti-dandruff shampoo and a refreshing bath

Use baking soda in your shower, add ½ cup of baking soda to your bathtub water to make yourself a refreshing bath, and use it as a natural shampoo. Baking soda will make your skin silky smooth and soft and it will prevent dandruff, which is often caused by agressive shampoos, loaded with chemicals. One way is to simply add baking soda to your shampoo or body soap. Baking soda has long been used to wash babies.

Baking soda also makes a wonderful Natural remedy for skin irritations and acne.

Important Warning!
Do not use baking soda which has had aluminum added to it, such as Arm and Hammer. Buy a product which specifically states it does not include aluminum or other chemicals.