Wonderful Baking Soda 1: Kitchen Odors
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Baking soda is one of our best friends when it comes to quick and natural cleaning and housekeeping. The things I have learned to do with baking soda are amazing, and as you can see from the last post about carpet deodorizing, it’s applicable to our daily lives.
For the kitchen, I have come across some areas that could really use special attention, and baking soda is just the magic bullet. I know that in particular, my spice cupboard can take on very strong odors from aromatic spices such as cumin, curry powder and cinnamon. I have to hold my breath when opening it! Plus some weaker spices can take on the smells of stronger ones.
Another big thing for me is that gross “freezer smell” and taste. Baking soda can fight both problems and more!
For fridges, freezers, and cupboards, I open a box of baking soda and place it in the side of the fridge or cupboard. Just let it be; it will deodorize, neutralize, and keep food fresh. I usually change the box 2 or 3 times per year just for good measure.
I have also tried sprinkling baking soda at the bottom of the garbage cans around my condo to keep odors from forming. Essentially, anything that harbors odors could use a sprinkling of baking soda to keep a fresh scent.
Melissa
