8 Surprising Ways A Little Baking Soda Can Change Your Life

To naturally relieve the painful sunburns, add half a cup of fine baking soda to the lukewarm water in the bathtub, and soak in it for 15 minutes. You can even apply a mixture of water and baking soda directly on the sunburn.

4. Foot soak and exfoliator

Soak the feet in a mixture of 3 tablespoons of baking soda and warm water, to exfoliate the, remove odor, and get rid of dirt.

5. A hand cleanser

Mix baking soda with water, and use the paste to scrub the hands, remove odor, and disinfect them.

6. Natural deodorant

You can use baking soda as a natural deodorant. Just combine it with water, and pat the paste on your body.

7. Splinter removal

Make a paste by mixing water and baking soda, and apply it on the splinter, and put a band-aid over it. Repeat a few times daily. In a few days, the splinter will come out on its own.

8.Hair health

Sprinkle a bit of baking soda into the palm along with your favorite shampoo, and wash the hair as usual. Rinse thoroughly, and it will eliminate any residue from styling products left behind, and leave the hair shiny and stronger.

9. Relieve insect and bug bites

Mix baking soda with water, and apply the paste on the affected area to soothe irritations and the itching.

Therefore, it would be wise to have a box of baking soda at home at all times, wouldn’t it?