Baking soda has a surprising number of applications outside the kitchen, including plenty of DIY beauty treatments. Here are eight ways to use this versatile ingredient for a quick beauty fix ...

The monsoon season often brings unwanted algae growth on patios, balconies, and driveways, creating slippery and unsightly ...

"Soak oven racks in a bathtub with baking soda and hot water," Sokolowski says. "After a few hours, scrub them clean with a brush." Related: How to Deep Clean Your Oven With Baking Soda and Vinegar ...

Is Cost-Effective Baking soda is relatively inexpensive compared to most toothpaste products. Plus, you only need to use a small amount at a time, so a box of baking soda will likely last you ...

Learn how to whiten yellowed plastic with bleach, baking soda, peroxide, and white vinegar. A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can also help restore the pure white of yellowed plastic.

-- A half-cup of baking soda mixed with 1 gallon of water will spiff up living plants and silk flowers. Wash and rinse well, and expect clean, shiny leaves with no risk of damage.

Cleaning with baking soda can help to eliminate odors, soak up moisture that contributes to mold growth, and remove stains, says Ahmad Shehada, cleaning expert at CleanersAdvisor. 'It is a super ...

I use a bit of baking soda and warm water to create a freshening facial scrub. This formula is mild and gentle, and doesn't irritate my skin. Mary T., Omaha, Neb. Article continues below this ad ...

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry revealed that baking soda was more effective than bleach in removing pesticide residues on apples. To remove synthetic ...

The vinegar and baking soda are reacting with each other, not with your dirty surface, which is why this combination is usually no better at cleaning than water. Here's what to use instead.