More baking soda tips!!!
Hubby doesn't go to the gym anymore but I know that gym bags can have stale odors. Especially if you don't put your sweat-drenched shirt inside a plastic bag before dumping it into inside your bag. What you can do to deodorize is put a box of baking soda inside (like the one that you did in the refrigerator). Or you can use the sock filled with baking soda (like your sneakers).
As a deodorizer, you can also use baking soda in your garbage cans and wastebaskets. Just sprinkle some of it on your garbage in order to absorb the smell. If your sink drain has a foul smell, sprinkle baking soda and wash with warm water.
Clean your microwave with baking soda solution. Then leave a box as odor absorber. Use the solution for your pots, pans, silverware, and stove top. If there's too much grease, you can add in vinegar to make it more effective.
This one I haven't tried also but I have read it in an article. You can use baking soda as a laundry detergent booster. Simply add 1/2 cup of baking soda in your laundry.
Now friends, I am hoping that you can make more use of baking soda instead of soap, detergent, and bleaches. This way, you are helping the environment, saving on expenses, and no worries about chemical residue!
What can you do during Earth Hour?
I am inviting all of you to take part in the Earth Hour tomorrow. Please turn off your lights from 8:30-9:30 in the evening and help us save the environment.
When I shared with my husband that we will be taking part in the Earth Hour tomorrow, his first question was, "What are we going to do if we turn off the lights, the computer, and the television?" Well, there can be a lot of things to do. Here are some of my suggestions:
1. Reflect on life. You canm do this alone but I would prefer that you do this with your family as well. Reflect about your life in the previous year. What was the most significant learning that you had? And what are your dreams for this year and the years to come. And lift these all up to God who has the best plans for us. :)
2. Play and have fun. Bond with your loved-ones by playing games and having fun. When was the last time that you spent quality time with them? You can play board games. What is your favorite? I remember when I was still young we loved playing Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, Games of the Generals and Scrabble. Or you can play cards, funny bones, hide-and-seek, charades, etc. I bet it will be a lot of fun!!
3. Sleep early. When was the last time you had enough sleep? Remember that every person must have at least 8 hours of sleep. So why not take this chance to catch up on your much-needed rest?
4. Reminisce. Browse through your photo albums and scrapbooks. Have fun laughing at old pictures with the weird hair do's and outfits. :)
5. Make love (for husbands and wives). No need to elaborate on this one. :)
6. Treat your spouse with a massage -- feet, hand, or the entire body. Express your love to your spouse with a well-deserved massage.
7. Have a candlelit dinner date. Trade your usual well-lit dinners with a romantic candlelit one.
Have more ideas on how to spend tomorrow night with your loved-ones? Share them here at the comments section. :)
GOING GREEN: MORE USES OF BAKING SODA
Baking soda was the "star" in my first tip. And like I mentioned, I shall be trying out more of its uses based on what I've read about it. I even browsed some of my fave websites like rachael ray's and found out that they also use baking soda in cleaning and deodorizing! So far, I have used baking soda in the following:
1. Refrigerator: Use baking soda paste if it needs some scrubbing to remove stains. Or if only wiping will do, use a cloth dampened with the baking soda solution.
Leave a box of baking soda to absorb any odor inside the refrigerator. (To make sure that your ref won't smell, always cover left-over foods that you store in it.) Replace this every 30 days. (For me to remember, I wrote the date on the box.)
2. Tiles and sink: Use baking soda paste with a toothbrush. No need to worry because the fine granules won't scratch your tiles and sink.
3. Closets: Just like the refrigerator, closets can collect stale odor. Leave a box of baking soda to absorb odor.
4. Furniture and walls: Use a cloth dampened with baking soda solution. This will definitely remove marks (even crayons!).
5. Sneakers/shoes: deodorize sneakers and shoes by putting baking soda inside when not in use. Just shake the baking soda out before putting your shoes on! Or if you don't want to sprinkle the baking soda, you can put a cup inside old socks. Seal the end with a rubber band or ribbon. Then put this inside your shoes.
More tips coming up in my next blog.
1. Refrigerator: Use baking soda paste if it needs some scrubbing to remove stains. Or if only wiping will do, use a cloth dampened with the baking soda solution.
Leave a box of baking soda to absorb any odor inside the refrigerator. (To make sure that your ref won't smell, always cover left-over foods that you store in it.) Replace this every 30 days. (For me to remember, I wrote the date on the box.)
2. Tiles and sink: Use baking soda paste with a toothbrush. No need to worry because the fine granules won't scratch your tiles and sink.
3. Closets: Just like the refrigerator, closets can collect stale odor. Leave a box of baking soda to absorb odor.
4. Furniture and walls: Use a cloth dampened with baking soda solution. This will definitely remove marks (even crayons!).
5. Sneakers/shoes: deodorize sneakers and shoes by putting baking soda inside when not in use. Just shake the baking soda out before putting your shoes on! Or if you don't want to sprinkle the baking soda, you can put a cup inside old socks. Seal the end with a rubber band or ribbon. Then put this inside your shoes.
More tips coming up in my next blog.
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