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| − | + | Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, is most known for removing odors in the refrigerator and in your home. It is also known for use in baking, but is also a non-toxic compound that can be used as a replacement for hundreds of other less environmentally friendly harmful chemicals. | |
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#Clean produce. Rub baking soda onto produce and rinse, to help wash off pesticides. | #Clean produce. Rub baking soda onto produce and rinse, to help wash off pesticides. | ||
#Use baking soda as a pesticide. Although this technique is unproven, some people find that leaving baking soda around will deter cockroaches and silverfish. | #Use baking soda as a pesticide. Although this technique is unproven, some people find that leaving baking soda around will deter cockroaches and silverfish. | ||
| − | #[[Put out a Grease Fire|Put out small grease fires]]. Use cup fulls of baking soda to put out burning oil or grease. Do not use your hands to transfer the baking soda into the fire. For large fires and deep fat fryer fires, use a fire extinguisher or [[Call | + | #[[Put out a Grease Fire|Put out small grease fires]]. Use cup fulls of baking soda to put out burning oil or grease. Do not use your hands to transfer the baking soda into the fire. For large fires and deep fat fryer fires, use a fire extinguisher or [[Call Emergency Services|call emergency services]] instead. |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
