Discover 13 Everyday Ways to Use Baking Soda Beyond Your Kitchen

Drains Naturally
Combined with vinegar, baking soda creates fizzing action that can help dislodge minor buildup. Pour ½ cup baking soda down the drain, followed by ½ cup vinegar. Let it work for 5-10 minutes, then flush with hot water.

Repeat monthly as maintenance.

12. Clean Tile Grout and Bathroom Surfaces
Mildew and soap scum build up quickly in humid bathrooms. A thick paste of baking soda and water, applied with an old toothbrush, tackles these areas.

Let it sit, scrub gently, and rinse. Many report brighter tiles afterward.Household