You’re going crazy because it’s there. It’s right there in front of you.

The dirt and mess is right in front of you, and you are just itching to clean it all up.

However, you ran out of some of your cleaning supplies. Don’t worry, turn to your baking supplies.

You might be wondering how vanilla extract and brown sugar can make things cleaner. No, look past those. Grab your baking soda, and let’s get started.

Below are 5 ways you can clean with baking soda. Keep reading to leave your home spotless.

1. Clean Your Sink

If you have a stainless steel sink, throw some baking soda into it. Once it’s in there, let it sit for a bit, and then take a soft sponge to scrub it off.

Your kitchen is way dirtier than you think it is. Think about it, you are pouring food and dirt down your sink. While you may wash it out with water, there are still tons of bacteria sitting at the bottom and in the drain.

The longer it sits there, the longer it has to spread.

2. Make Your Fridge Fresher

We’ve all had moments where we forgot the several week old cheese or chicken in the back of the fridge. It starts smelling, and the odor seems to linger for days.

Baking soda is to the rescue! Take baking soda and mix it with citrus essential oils or vanilla, and place it inside an open jar. Leave the jar open and on a shelf to absorb the stink.

The fridge is often neglected as a spot that needs cleaning.

3. Tidy Up the Mattress

Adults need about 8 hours of sleep every night. In a week, that’s 56 hours of sleep. That’s a lot of time spent on our mattress.

With all the sleeping you’re doing, your mattress needs a little freshening up as well. Mix about 1/2 a cup of baking soda with several drops of your favorite essential oil.

The next time you clean the sheets, sprinkle the mixture on the mattress and let it sit. It’ll not only clean it up a bit, but it’ll also leave a relaxing scent you can enjoy.

4. Leave Tile Sparkling

The home can be a dirty, dirty place.

If your tile is looking a bit dull and crusted, don’t fear. Mix half a cup of baking soda with hot water and use it to mop. Let it dry, and there you go!

Shiny floors are that easy.

5. Smell the Change

If your carpet or rugs are starting to smell a bit funky, toss some baking soda on them. Let it sit for a while. Once it’s soaked in a bit, vacuum the treated area.

You’ll be able to smell the change.

How to Clean with Baking Soda

Not only do you need it to make your famous sugar cookies, but you can also clean with baking soda. It’s great for quick ways to freshen up the house.

Sprinkle it over some carpet, place it in the fridge, or tidy up the sink. There are so many possibilities and things to clean.

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