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The baking soda companion, natural recipes and remedies for health, beauty, and home, Suzy Scherr

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The baking soda companion

992572140

Suzy Scherr

natural recipes and remedies for health, beauty, and home

"75 ways to make life easier--with baking soda Everyone has baking soda on hand to help cookies rise and keep the pantry smelling fresh. But this simple compound also has dozens of other applications for health, cleaning, gardening, and more. In The Baking Soda Companion, Suzy Scherr explains just how useful this all-natural pantry staple can be. Make extra-fluffy scrambled eggs, clean the coffee pot, soothe bug bites, mix up toothpaste and shampoo, remove stubborn grass stains, repel garden pests, and more. This is a straightforward, informative guide for anyone who wants to incorporate simple, affordable, and natural solutions into their day-to-day routine"--, Provided by publisher

Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE The ABCs of Baking Soda -- Everyone Knows Baking Soda, but -- Seriously -- What Is It? -- How Does It Work and What Can It Do? -- Buying and Storing Baking Soda -- pt. TWO Clever Ways to Use Baking Soda at Home -- KITCHEN TRICKS AND HACKS -- The Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs. Ever. -- Soft Pretzels -- Dreamy, Crispy Roasted Potatoes -- Smooth-as-Silk Hummus -- Perfect Shrimp -- Speedy Caramelized Onions -- Weeknight Tomato Sauce -- Homemade Ramen Noodle Hack -- DIY Baking Powder -- HEALING WITH BAKING SODA -- Tummy Tamer -- Cold and Flu Detox Bath -- Sinus Cleanse -- Splinter Remover -- Athlete's Foot Treatment -- Exercise-Boosting Electrolyte Drink -- Constipation Cure -- Burn Treatment -- Fever-Reducing Bath -- Cradle Cap Eliminator -- Diaper Rash Relief -- Canker Sore Relief -- Foot Odor Eliminator -- Bug Bite Soother -- BEAUTY WITH BAKING SODA -- Teeth Whitener -- Breath Freshener -- Homemade Deodorant -- Hair Care Au NaturalNote continued: Homemade Facial Scrub -- Skin Brightener -- DIY Acne Mask -- Blackhead Remover -- Shaving Butter -- Hand and Cuticle Treatment -- Smoothing, Soothing, and Softening Foot Treatment -- CLEANING WITH BAKING SODA -- Fruit and Vegetable Wash -- Cutting Board Cleaner -- DIY Dishwashing Powder -- All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner -- Bathroom Cleaners -- Air Freshener -- Silver Polish -- Rust Eliminator -- Eco-Friendly Pest Control -- Drain De-Clogger -- Coffeepot Cleaner -- Fridge Odor Eliminator -- Microwave Cleaner -- Stainless Steel Cookware Salvation -- Enameled Cast-Iron Cookware Cleaner -- Carpet Cleaner -- LAUNDRY AND FABRIC CARE WITH BAKING SODA -- Deodorizing "Sneaker Creatures" -- Clothing De-Stinker -- Fabric Softener -- Vintage Linen Cleaner -- Whitening and Brightening Laundry Booster -- Stain Remover -- Washing Machine Cleaner -- Suede Cleaner -- Gentle Washing Powder for Baby Clothes -- Towel Reviver -- Care for Delicate ClothingNote continued: Smelly Hamper Remedy -- OUTDOOR USES FOR BAKING SODA -- Grill Cleaner -- Weed Killer -- Window Cleaner -- Aluminum and Vinyl Siding Cleaner -- Lawn Furniture Cleaner -- Cleanup for Garage Oil Spills -- pH Balancer for Pools and Spas -- Car Wash Solution -- Compost Bin Odor Reducer -- Rx for Grass That Pets Love -- Tomato Plant Sweetener -- 10 FUN THINGS TO DO WITH BAKING SODA