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 Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Many Ways to Use Baking Soda

One of the safest and most versatile household cleaning products is probably in your kitchen pantry. It's no secret that baking soda is great for curing indigestion, brushing one's teeth and even for removing unwanted odors in the refrigerator, but that's only part of its usefulness. Copper-bottom pots are easily cleaned with a paste of baking soda and lemon juice. Here's another good one: flush 1 cup of baking soda down the toilet once a week to keep the septic tank clear. Got a clogged drain? Mix 1 cup of baking soda with a with 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of vinegar. Pour the mixture into the drain, followed by a pot of boiling water. Having trouble getting rubber gloves onto your hands? Sprinkle a little baking soda inside the gloves; they'll slip right on. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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