10 Fantastic Uses for Baking Soda and Vinegar: Handy Tips for Your Home

August 19, 2025 by admin

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### 5. **Clean Grimy Pots and Pans**

Burnt-on food? Sprinkle baking soda on the surface, then add vinegar. Let it bubble, then scrub clean with a sponge. This works wonders on stainless steel!

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### 6. **Whiten and Brighten Grout**

Make a paste with baking soda and water, apply to grout, then spray with vinegar. After it fizzes, scrub with a brush — your grout will look brand new.

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### 7. **Neutralize Trash Can Odors**

Sprinkle baking soda at the bottom of your trash can and occasionally rinse it with a vinegar solution to kill bacteria and banish bad smells.

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### 8. **Revive Cloudy Glassware**

Fill your sink with warm water, a splash of vinegar, and a spoonful of baking soda. Soak cloudy glasses for 10–15 minutes, then rinse. They’ll sparkle like new!

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### 9. **Clean the Toilet Bowl**

Pour ½ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl. Let sit for 10–15 minutes, scrub with a toilet brush, and flush for a sparkling clean.

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### 10. **Deodorize the Fridge**

Place an open container of baking soda inside your fridge to absorb odors. Occasionally wipe shelves with a mixture of vinegar and water to keep things fresh.

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### Bonus Tip: Keep It Safe

While baking soda and vinegar are powerful on their own or in sequence, don’t mix them and bottle the reaction—it can lose potency or even cause pressure build-up. Always let them fizz and react in open areas (like drains, tubs, or directly on surfaces).

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### Final Thoughts

Baking soda and vinegar are truly a dynamic cleaning duo. With just these two humble ingredients, you can handle some of the toughest cleaning tasks around the house — naturally and affordably.

Ready to ditch the chemicals and embrace the fizz? Your home will thank you!

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