12 Top Baking Soda Hacks Most Don’t Know

Create a paste with baking soda and water, then apply it to bee stings or bug bites. It can help neutralize the sting and reduce itching and swelling.

10. Freshen the Mattress
Sprinkle baking soda on your mattress, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then vacuum it up. This will help remove odors, dust mites, and refresh the mattress.

11. Remove Grease Stains from Clothes
Before washing greasy clothes, sprinkle baking soda directly onto the stain and rub it in. Let it sit for 15 minutes before laundering as usual.

12. Boost Your Laundry Detergent
Add half a cup of baking soda to your laundry to help eliminate odors and boost your detergent’s effectiveness. It also softens clothes naturally without the use of fabric softeners.

These baking soda hacks are simple, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternatives to many commercial products. Keep a box of baking soda in your home, and you’ll be surprised by how many ways you can use it!