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Baking soda and vinegar: 10 tips for cleaning your home

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1. Unclogging Drains:

Drains can become clogged with food remnants, soap scum, and other detritus, causing foul odors. The duo of vinegar and baking soda can dissolve these obstructions. First, add baking soda to the drain, followed by vinegar. A chemical reaction ensues. Flushing with hot water clears the clogs, soap residues, and grease.
2. Fresh Laundry:
For pristine clothes, sprinkle some baking soda before starting your washing cycle. During the rinse phase, introduce white vinegar in the fabric softener slot. This combination ensures both cleanliness and softness in your laundry.
3. Descale Household Surfaces:
Combat limescale on various surfaces by sprinkling baking soda and then applying white vinegar. After a few minutes, scrub and wipe off using a dry sponge.
4. Rescue Burnt Pans:
Accidentally burned your food? No worries. Sprinkle baking soda on the burnt surface, add white vinegar, wait for a few minutes, and then scrub away the residue with a tough sponge.
5. Cleaning Tile Grouts:
By sprinkling baking soda on tile grouts and spraying with white vinegar, dirt and stains can be easily removed with an old toothbrush, followed by wiping with a clean sponge.
6. Immaculate Toilet Bowls:
For a spotless toilet bowl, devoid of dirt and limescale, first empty it by pushing water down the drain. Add baking soda, followed by white vinegar, and allow it to work its magic for 10 minutes. Scrubbing afterwards will leave your toilet fresh and sanitized.
7. Banish Urine Odors:
To rid toilets of persistent urine smells, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the bowl and surrounding tiles. After allowing it to sit, spray with white vinegar. Wipe down with a damp cloth, and for an added touch of fragrance, mix essential oils like lemon, lavender, or eucalyptus with the white vinegar.
8. Iron Stain Removal:
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