Baking soda is a popular non-toxic remedy, also it’s one of the most powerful and versatile items in our households. But, always make sure you purchase the aluminum-free version.

Here are 10 amazing tricks with baking soda:

• Deodorize Shoes

A smelly shoe or sneaker is no match for the power of baking soda. Just, sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes and get rid of the awful smell.

• Under-Arm Deodorant

You should mix a baking soda with a little water. Then apply the mixture on the armpits and thus, fight excessive sweating and bad smell.

• Bath Soak

Add about 5 tablespoons of baking soda into your bathtub, and enjoy the bath that will detoxify and alkalize the body.

• Treat Bug Bites

Prepare a baking soda and water paste, then apply it directly to the affected area to stop the itching and soothe the bug bites.

• Clean Baby Clothes

Commercial detergents often contain heavy metals and other toxins. They can be harmful to human skin, especially for toddlers and children. Therefore, mix a tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of water and use to scrub out those nasty stains.

• Garden pests spray

Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with one gallon of distilled water. Then, mist onto the plants in your garden to keep pests at bay.

• Toothpaste

Use a mixture of 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a teaspoon of water, then brush your teeth to make them clean and whiten.

• Treat toenail fungus

Add some baking soda to warm water and soak your feet to kill the fungus.

• Antacid for Heartburn

Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda into 8 ounces of water and drink it. Thus, neutralizes stomach acid and treats heartburn.

• Vegetable and Fruit Scrub

To clean the veggies and fruits, you can scrub each of them with baking soda.