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5. Get Rid of Pests
How to Use: Mix equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar. Place small dishes of the mixture where pests are present. Add a splash of vinegar to affected areas for a natural deterrent.
Why It Works: Baking soda reacts with the pests’ digestive systems, eliminating them naturally.
6. Freshen Up Carpets
How to Use: Sprinkle baking soda over the carpet, spray lightly with vinegar, and let it dry. Vacuum after 30 minutes.
Why It Works: Deodorizes and lifts stains, leaving carpets fresh and clean.
7. Shine Bathroom Fixtures
How to Use: Make a paste with baking soda and water, apply to fixtures, spray with vinegar, and scrub with a sponge. Rinse with water.
Why It Works: Removes hard water stains and grime, leaving fixtures shiny.
8. Clean Tile Grout
How to Use: Apply a baking soda paste to grout, spray with vinegar, and scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse with water.
Why It Works: The reaction breaks down dirt and mildew in grout lines.
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