I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box that is mostly used in your fridge for sucking in odours and keeping that fridge fresh. It’s the one constant in my fridge at all times! Yet many also have one in their freezer or baking cupboard too. Fact is, Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades.
Previously, I shared a post on ‘55 Uses for Baking Soda‘ {check it out if you aren’t familiar}.
As well, the team at Arm & Hammer – with the help of their loyal fans – have come up with more than 100 uses for baking soda and I’m sharing some of the favourites from their collection on this post- with a giveaway for my readers too!
- Baby, baby, baby. Baking soda is an all-natural cleaning product that’s gentle enough for even the tiniest baby clothes, yet effective enough for big baby odours. It can be used to treat spills on carpets, clean equipment and toys, deodorize baby bottles and diaper pails as well as freshen stuffed animals to give them a new life.
- Have you tried it in the bathroom? It helps remove the dirt and grime from bathroom tiles or no-wax floors quickly and easily. It’s also effective at cleaning shower curtains, deodorizing drains and wastebaskets, surface-safe cleaning and for septic system care.
- Not just for cooking in the kitchen. Yes, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda is a staple baking ingredient as it causes dough or batter to rise, becoming light and porous when heated, but it can also be used in the kitchen to clean lunch boxes, microwave ovens, dishes, pots and pans, recyclables, drains and garbage disposals. Did I mention it removes odours from plastic containers, polishes silver, freshens sponges and stinky sinks, refreshes tea pots, cups and mugs and works great as a fruit and vegetable scrub? It’s also a common deodorizer for fridges and freezers. Changing the box regularly (every 30 days is recommended) helps ensure optimal odour elimination.
- Don’t fret about your floors. It helps remove unsightly scuff marks without unwanted scratch marks from tile and no-wax floors. It’s also great at neutralizing common household odours and freshens stale-smelling air in your home.
- Tackles the greasiest of garages. Arm & HammerBaking Soda safely cleans your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without you having to worry about unwanted scratch marks. It’s also a great deodorizer for car interiors and camper water tanks and tackles oil and grease stains on your garage floor or driveway.
- Smelly gear no more. Use Arm & Hammer baking soda to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment like hockey or camping gear, as well as gym bags.
- Don’t forget to take it outside. It is a must-have for your next camping trip! It’s a dish and pot scrubber, hand cleanser and deodorant, just to name a few. It also cleans your plastic and vinyl pool toys as well as lawn furniture when it’s time to bring them out for the summer and works wonders on barbecue grills.
And that’s not all!
Because of the gentle and all natural formula of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda, it’s a popular personal hygiene product for many. It can be used as a body and facial scrub, hand cleanser and a refreshing bath soak. It also helps to fight bad breath and body odour and is great for washing hair.
For a full list of these 100 uses of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and usage instructions, visit www.armandhammer.ca. You’ll find them under the ‘Solutions’ tab.
WIN IT: We’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win 12 boxes of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda – one for every month of the year – in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary!
Giveaway includes the following Arm & Hammer Baking Soda products {arv $20}
- Three (3) 250g boxes of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
- Nine (9) 500g boxes of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
TO ENTER: Fill in the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, yet as always all opinions are my own.
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Stephanie LaPlante says
My best baking soda secret is mix it up with coconut oil and it makes a perfect scrub for your face.
ivy pluchinsky says
I use it to help whiten my teeth!
Glogirl says
My baking soda secret is to add a bit of it to your facial cleanser to turn it into a gentle exfoliating scrub.
Jason E Woods says
Well it’s not a secret but I use baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors.
Lynda Cook says
I really don’t have a secret, I make a paste with it and vinegar and do my stove top!
Judy Cowan says
If you have an RV pour a box of baking soda down into the grey water tank, fill it up, let sit overnight and drain. Great way to get rid of any smells from all the soap scum, food bits etc that get washed down there.
Sab Edwards says
THANKS For that tip
Ira says
From time to time I pour some into the kitchen sink hole and let it stand overnight to halter the bacterial growth.
christine w says
I like to use it as a deodorizer in the fridge or as a paste to clean things, such as the sink or burnt pans.
Sausan says
Put some in with the laundry to deodorize clothes
kathy downey says
I have no secrets but i use baking soda everyday,for cleaning teeth,dishes,stains and soap scum.
Jenn says
I like to use baking soda to deodorize our cutting boards. I make a paste with it and scrub away!
Sean M says
We use it to clean stainless steel pots and pans
Tara Betterley says
I don’t have many secrets, I just use it in baking.. I like the comment regarding putting it in the tanks for the rV.. I am going to try that!
Athena says
I use it to deodorize my fridge
rivka says
dandruff remover. as strange as it sounds, it works.
Andrea Amy says
No secret. I mix with vinegar to create a paste for cleaning. I also use it in the bath to help with itching (from bugs bites, sunburn, eczema, etc)
Juliee Fitze says
I like using it for cleaning burnt on messes on my stove. Really like reading the other ideas.
Lynn B says
I use it to scrub my bathroom tiles!
Joanne says
Have recently started using baking soda for a lot more things. It does great keeping the toilet cleaner
Debbie Clauer says
I used to brush my teeth with baking soda when I wore braces to get them extra white.
Florence Cochrane says
To clean silverware. Lay silverware on tinfoil and cover in baking soda and water and let them soak.
Gord says
A little on a sponge or rag and some water and it will remove the black(carbon) from any flame source. We used it on our cooking gear that we use when we go camping.
Darwin Chau says
I like to sprinkle it on the carpet and vacuum it to give my carpet a nice clean scent.
wendy hutton says
I dont have a secret I use it in the fridge and cat liter box to keep it fresh
Louise says
I use baking soda in my wash. adding 1/2 cup baking soda to your usual amount of liquid laundry detergent really will give you “whiter whites” and brighter colors
Dawn Ganey says
I use baking soda with vinegar to unstop toilets, followed with hot water.
Diana Corlett says
Have always used baking soda instead of toothpaste. Makes my teeth feel cleaner and my breath fresher!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I always use baking soda with vinegar and hot water to cleanse my sink drain which can get smelly.
Soozle says
I like to mix baking soda with a little water to make a tooth paste that naturally whitens!
Sab Edwards says
I’m a “put a box of it in the freezer/fridge” type of person
and when I have to use it for baking I’m constantly saying …cow brand baking soda not baking powder LOL….
Jennifer P. says
Baking soda is my secret weapon against litterbox odours – I sprinkle it in the bottom of my cat’s litterbox every time I change the litter and it not only helps prevent odours, but it also coats the bottom of the box in a way that helps stop urine building up on the bottom of the box.
maria says
I have mixed it with a cleanser to create an exfoliator
Chelsey says
I wash my hair with baking soda and have for 5 years or more. We also love doing the vinegar / baking soda film canister explosions!!!
Josh S says
Not really much of a tip but I use it to deodorize the fridge.
Nicole S says
I like to mix baking soda with lemon helps to clean my bathroom. Thanks for this chance.
Tina L. says
I use it to clean the drain by pour baking soda down the drain then pouring vinegar in
caroline m. says
my favourite way to use baking soda is to scrub my tub and sinks clean
HEIDI C. says
For insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water then apply to skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath/shower.
lori a butler says
it’s not so much a secret but I put a box in both my freezer and fridge
Carol Denny says
I use it to deodorize my fridge and to clean the drain in the sink.
Kim K says
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste make a good tooth cleanser polish.
Gillian Morgan says
I add about a cup or so to the litter box each time I replace the litter. It keeps it fresher longer.
joy says
you have covered so many great ideas! how about for cleaning white sneakers?
Tainan Lu says
I like to use baking soda to clean my bathroom
Nicole Jubleew says
I make a paste with baking soda and water to put on bug bites to reduce the itching.
jan says
I like using it to clean my sinks
Stephanie says
It leaves the fridge smelling fresh – no odours!
Janet M says
I use baking soda and vinegar to freshen my drains on a monthly basis.
Andrea says
Not much of a secret but I use it as a household cleaner!
Elva Roberts says
I knew baking soda was very good for removing stains and odors. I did not know that it could remove grease. I will try some on a bad stain in our garage. I love baking soda. I always have it in my home.
dave says
We use it to clean stainless steel pans.
travelbuds says
I don’t have a secret per say but I use it to clean my drains.
dal says
i just leave mine to absorb odours in my fridge
Victoria Ess says
I love using baking soda for cleaning! It’s a great natural cleaner!
Laurie P says
I like to add A&H to my laundry, it really makes a difference!
Doris Humber says
I love using baking soda in my fridge to absorb odours.
Caryn Coates says
I use baking soda in my laundry on my whites and it makes them whiter
Tina B says
I clean my microwave with baking soda and lemon!
Rhonda W G. says
I like to put in pretty jars with some essential oil for room air fresheners…
dave says
I use baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors
Maria says
I use baking soda for my laundry
April V says
I put a small opened box in the fridge to keep it smelling fresh.
Jonnie says
I use baking soda in my husbands work boots to control the odour
Amy C says
My favourite baking soda secret is when my teeth get sore. I use baking soda.
Donnas says
I use baking soda in my cat’s litter box to help absorb odour. I also pour it down the drains to help prevent clogs.
Lee-Ann S says
I like using baking soda to keep the drains around the house running smoothly!
Yukita Manuel says
I love using baking soda to clean my toilet, counters and works well with soap scum. A multi use product for the whole house
missbobloblaw says
I use baking soda to scrub the kitchen sink…..
Carole D says
I use it to deodorize my fridge and to clean the drain in the sink.
l p says
it’s great for removing burned-on food from pots and pans. thanks
Lucy says
I love to use it to clean tea stains.
Maritess says
Kitchen cabinets that are greasy because of oil splatters just mix baking soda and water and rub the solution to breathe new life to those cabinets.