The Javelin Technologies Blog

Although I would like to take credit, I cannot, but I can pass along these great tips.

1. Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in water in a microwave safe bowl, then bring to the boil in your microwave. Allow to sit for a minute or two, then you should easily be able to wipe out any baked on stains, plus your oven will microwave will smell fresher too.
2. To give your dishwasher a good clean, run it through a cycle and use baking soda instead of detergent.
3. Wash chemicals and pesticides off fruits and vegetables in a pot filled with water and 3 – 4 tablespoons of baking soda added.
4. Mops can really stink out areas where they are stored. If your mop is getting on the nose, don’t throw it out, try soaking it in a mixture of 4 tablespoons baking soda and a gallon of water for a while.
5. Stains on porcelain sinks, toilets and plastics can be removed by applying a layer of baking soda and then using a damp sponge . It works particularly well on a water stain in a sink that couldn’t be shifted otherwise without the use of heavy duty chemicals and scratching the surface.
6. Sprinkle some in your veggies crisper and cover with a cloth or paper towel for crisper veggies that last longer.
7. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of (earth friendly) dish detergent and a gallon of water to make a spray for treating roses against black spot fungus.

This tip was courtesy of: Vivien Jankovic, Facility Services for GREENSmart, Exhibition Place