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What are the secrets of baking soda?

Doris Wai
8 Feb, 2023
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After cooking and enjoying a feast, your kitchen will need cleaning. But what if your bottles of cleaning solution are all empty? 

Don't panic! Your pantry may have a simple ingredient that can help you clean most things. 

From removing stains to getting rid of bad smells in your fridge, baking soda is an excellent cleaner.

Baking soda is made of crystals that are sharp, hard and fine. When baking soda is mixed with water, the paste can easily remove dirt from an object. 

Add baking soda into your drain, and then pour in vinegar. When these two are combined, a chemical reaction creates carbon dioxide and water. This bubbles through the clog, breaking up the dirt. 

Some people even brush their teeth with toothpaste that contains baking soda.

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