40 surprising ways to use Bi-Carb Soda in the kitchen
So versatile!
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Better Homes and Gardens
There’s a reason why bi-carb soda is a must-have pantry staple: it’s so versatile.
Don't believe us? Keep reading for a list of 40 way you can use bi-carb soda in the kitchen alone.
40 uses for bi-carb soda
- Eliminate Kitchen Dishwasher Odours – Sprinkle Bi-Carb on the bottom of your dishwasher in between loads.
- Eliminate Fishy Smells – After cooking fish, use Bi-Carb solution to clean the pan to eliminate any lingering smells.
- Freezer Cleaner – Use Bi-Carb solution to clean out your freezer. Empty freezer, defrost & wipe!
- Deodorise Smelly Plastic Containers – Use Bi-Carb solution to deodorise smelly containers. Rinse well with warm water.
- Cleaning Chrome – Rub chrome with a moist cloth and dry Bi-Carb to shine. Rinse and dry.
- Clean Burnt Pots and Pans – Soak the pan in dishwashing liquid, Bi-Carb and hot water for 10 minutes before washing.
- Clean Severely Burnt Pots & Pans – Scrub pot with dry Bi-Carb and a moist scouring pad.
- Deodorise Kitchen Rubbish Bins – Sprinkle a handful of Bi-Carb in the kitchen bin.
- Clean Dirty Sponges – Remove odours from sponges by soaking overnight in Bi-Carb solution.
- Cleaning Stained Plastic Containers – Use Bi-Carb solution to scrub plastic containers when they age and develop a “sticky” feeling. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- Clean Dirty and Smelly Cloths – To clean smelly kitchen cloths, soak overnight in Bi-Carb solution.
- Eliminate Smelly Hands – To get rid of garlic, onion or shy smells from your hands, wet and then sprinkle on Bi-Carb. Rub hands together well. Rinse and dry.
- Clean Dirty Microwave – Place a bowl filled with water and 2 tbs of Bi-Carb in your microwave. Cook on high for 1 minute. Wipe down the microwave with a clean cloth.
- Cleaning Non-Stick Pans – Make a solution of 2 tbs Bi-Carb; 110ml vinegar; 225ml water. Put this mixture into the pan and boil for 10 minutes. Wash as normal.
- Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner – Use Bi-Carb paste and scrub oven with a clean cloth. Rinse well. When cleaning electric ovens be careful not to get any on the element as this may cause it to corrode.
- Deodorise Refrigerator – Place a small open container of Bi-Carb in your fridge to eliminate unwanted food odours. Replace monthly.
- Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances – Rub stainless steel with a moist cloth and dry Bi-Carb to shine. Rinse and dry.
- Clean Baby Bottles – Safely clean baby bottles by placing 2 tsps of Bi-Carb into the bottle, pour in hot water, leave to soak then rinse well.
- Cleaning Stainless Sinks – Sprinkle dry Bi-Carb on a damp sponge, scrub the sink and rinse clean.
- Cleaning Kids Lunch Boxes – Use Bi-Carb solution to clean stained and smelly lunch boxes.
- Kitchen Fire Extinguisher – Scatter Bi-Carb by the handful to help put out small kitchen fires.
- Clean Wooden Chopping Boards – To remove food odours on wooden chopping boards, rub Bi-Carb paste onto the board and leave for a few minutes. Rinse well.
- Polish Silverware – Polish silverware with Bi-Carb paste. Rinse and dry well.
- Clean Stained Cups/Mugs – Restore life to stained tea and coffee cups by applying Bi-Carb to a damp cloth and rubbing on stain.
- Washing Dishes – To remove grease add 2 tbs Bi-Carb to your washing up water.
- Clean Water Bottles – Wash out water bottles with Bi-Carb solution to get rid of stale smells. Rinse with warm water.
- Clean Rubbish Bins – Periodically clean your rubbish bin with Bi-Carb solution.
- Clean Refrigerator – Use Bi-Carb solution to clean and freshen the inside of your fridge.
- Fruit & Vegetable Scrub – For a safe way to effectively clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables, sprinkle a little Bi-Carb on a clean cloth or vegetable brush. Scrub and rinse.
- Clean Oven Racks – Place a towel in the bottom of a bath tub and ll with hot water, 1 cup washing powder and 1 cup of Bi-Carb. Gently place the oven racks in the bath to soak overnight. Polish clean with steel wool. Rinse and wipe dry.
- Clean Thermos Bottle – Wash out thermos bottle with Bi-Carb solution to remove stale smells and strong odours. Rinse well.
- Putting on Rubber Gloves – Sprinkle Bi-Carb inside the ngers of rubber gloves to help them slip on.
- Eliminate Freezer Odours – Eliminate unwanted odours in your freezer by keeping a small container of Bi-Carb in your freezer. Replace monthly.
- Natural Scouring Powder – Combine equal parts Bi-Carb and salt to make a tough scouring powder which can be used to scour sinks and chopping boards.
- Grimy Oven Prevention – To prevent a grimy oven, make up a mixture of 1 tbs Bi-Carb dissolved in 1 cup water. “Paint” a clean oven with this mixture. This solution will leave a hard, sterile skin over the clean surface. Any fat, oil or burnt food will stick to the rough surface and can be wiped away with warm water. Repeat monthly.
- Clean Stove Top/Hot Plates – Combine hot water, Bi-Carb and vinegar to make a solution for cleaning food spills on stove tops.
- Cleaning Stained Laminex – Sprinkle Bi-Carb on stain, splash vinegar on top and while solution is fizzing, rub with a cloth or brush. Wipe clean and rinse.
- Cleaning the Blender – Add 2 tsps of Bi-Carb and 1⁄2 cup vinegar to blender, put the lid on and turn on for a minute. Rinse well.
- Remove Rust from Pots/Pans – Cut a potato in half and dip the cut surface in dry Bi-Carb. Rub it over the rust & rinse the pot/pan in water.
- Removing Egg Stains from Crockery/Cutlery – Use Bi-Carb paste to remove egg stains from crockery or cutlery. Rinse with warm water.