If you want to give your hair a break from shampooing or you were too busy to give it a full wash, baking soda can help keep you with that.
Strategically dust a little baking soda along your scalp, which will help absorb excess oil. After lightly massaging the baking soda into your scalp, dust away any leftover powder. Lastly, brush or comb out your hair and style as usual.
Deodorize the Litter Box
Having a pet can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also come with some less-than-great smells. This is especially true if you have a litter box for your cat inside your home.
In order to keep the litter box odors as minimal as possible, sprinkle a little baking soda into the litter box. Now you can focus on your cat and not their smelly side effects!
Smooth Your Skin
Baking soda can be a great exfoliant, removing dry and flaky skin to reveal a soft and smooth complexion. You know, the kind that doesn't require you to shell out lots of money on expensive skincare products.
Create a simple paste with three parts baking soda and one part water. Very gently rub the paste in a circular motion on your skin, avoiding delicate areas like your eyelids. Then, simply rinse off the paste with warm water and pat your face dry. Lastly, apply a light layer of face cream or lotion to lock in moisture.
Deodorize Your Trash Bin
The smell of a trash bin can quickly ruin the atmosphere of even the most beautiful house. But the quick fix is — you guessed it — baking soda.
After you take out the trash and replace it with a new bag, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda at the bottom of the bag. As your trash fills up, you should still find that unpleasant smells are greatly diminished.
Make Rain Repellent for Your Windshield
Windshield wipers are essential for your vehicle, and when they aren’t functioning properly, they can pose a real safety hazard. No one should be driving when they can't see the road clearly.
If you find that your wipers are less than effective, take a damp cloth, sprinkle some baking soda on it, and thoroughly wipe down your windshield. The baking soda should help create a covering over the windshield so that the next time rain hits it, the water will roll away quickly.