Relieve a Sore Throat
Sore throats can be really aggravating, not to mention a nightmare to get rid of. Taking too many antibiotics can start harming your body after a while, so you might want to resort to home remedies before you contact the nearest pharmacy.
To help ease the pain and irritation of a sore throat, try gargling a mix of warm water and baking soda. For an extra kick, add some salt and lemon juice to the mix.
Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are a great kitchen tool, but they can stink from waste build-up. Once again, however, baking soda can save the day.
To eliminate garbage disposal odors, run hot water down the drain for a minute and pour a 1/4 cup of baking soda into the drain. Then, run the disposal for a few seconds. After waiting 10 minutes, pour one cup of vinegar down the drain. When you begin to see bubbles, you can rinse again with hot water, which should eliminate the smell.
Get Whiter, Brighter Teeth
Your pearly whites can easily become stained from coffee, tea, and certain foods. If you smoke, things can get even worse. (Also, please quit.) But there’s a quick way to help them get whiter and brighter.
Place a quarter teaspoon of baking soda onto your toothbrush, moisten it with water, and brush away. You may need to do a few applications before you see stains dissolve.
Whiten Your Nails
When nail polish is left on for too long, it can eventually turn your nails an unappealing shade of yellow.
To clean these stains, mix baking soda and a small amount of peroxide. Next, gently scrub the mixture onto your nails, which should soon be stain-free. Also, in order to avoid that yellow effect in the future, make sure to apply some base coat on your nails before your next manicure.
Lighten Your Underarms
Though it is purely a cosmetic preference, some people are self-conscious about having dark skin around their underarms. But baking soda can fix this, too.
Pour some baking soda into a little bit of water until you get a paste. Then, massage the darkened area with the mixture for about one minute. Finally, leave the paste on for up to 30 minutes (you may want to use this time to lay down and relax so no dried paste falls off). For best results, you can repeat the process 2-3 times a week.