20 Surprising Ways Baking Soda Has Been Used For Generations. My Grandpa Still Does #5 Daily!

Growing up with Depression-era parents meant getting the most use out of whatever you had available was priority number one.

16. Fluffier Omelet

Who doesn’t love a delicious omelet in the morning? To make it even better, add 1/2 tsp for every three eggs to make your omelet fluffier!

17. Fruit Scrub

Give your fruit and extra deep cleaning with a sprinkle of baking soda on a sponge.

18. De-ice Walk Ways

While salt is the original go-to when it comes to de-icing walkways, baking soda actually works quite well and is less erosive.

19. Remove Splinter

Soak the splinter in a solution of a tbsp of baking soda and a cup of warm water twice a day and the splinter will eventually fall out.

20. Clean Painted Surfaces

A little baking soda and a damp sponge will safely clean ink, crayon, or pencil markings off of painted surfaces. It’s also great at getting out scuff marks left from furniture.

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