There’s a reason the following baking soda-based recipe is popular among organic DIYers: It works.
1. Wipe your glass stove cleaner with vinegar.
2. Sprinkle baking soda over stove top.
3. Dampen an old bath towel in hot water and cover over baking soda. Let sit for 15 minutes.
4. Scrub down with towel so no baking soda is left.
5. Polish with microfiber cloth.
Clean grimy stove grates
Don’t you hate the oil and grease from these stove grates? Do not fear. Baking soda is here!
1. Make a thick paste with baking soda and water.
2. Coat the burners with paste and let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Use a non-abrasive brush, and rinse well.
Clean greasy oven hood
With very little effort, get a greasy oven hood looking like new. The secret is baking soda and boiling water.
1. Remove filter from hood.
2. Fill a sink or bucket with boiling water.
3. Toss in 1/4 cup baking soda and degreasing dish soap into hot water.
4. Soak filters into water, ensuring they are completing covered. Let soak for 10-15 minutes.
5. Scrub down the filters with a non-abrasive scrub. If necessary, use more dish soap for final cleaning.
Got a slow drain? Instead of calling a plumber…
Before you spend hard-earned money on a plumber, try this home remedy first. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down your drain. Then add a whole cup of vinegar, cover the drain and allow it to sit for at least five minutes. Rinse with a large pan of boiling water.
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