Baking soda has been in a smart woman's arsenal for centuries. And for good reason, primarily because it has uses beyond cooking, as the following list of simple and clever baking soda hacks will show you. Having baking soda as a staple in your household will make your life easier. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/mycookingpanda/videos/3156618504389650/[/embed]

• Whiten your teeth

Many kinds of toothpaste already contain baking soda. However, to use it directly cover your teeth with baking soda and then cover them with aluminium foil like a mouthguard

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• Refresh your smelly shoes

Just sprinkle some baking soda in them and wipe them down with a paper towel. That's it your shoes are ready and you can wear them without worrying about the smell.

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• Clean your jewellery

To do this, make a paste out of two parts of water and three parts baking soda. Rub this paste on the jewellery and then, later on, rub off the paste with a cloth before rinsing in cold water.

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• Refresh your pet's bed

Sprinkle some of it on your pet's bed for a little refreshing. Vacuum after 15 minutes and welcome the freshness with this simple baking soda hack.

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• Remove crayon marks

This could be done by scrubbing the area covered in crayon with a wet sponge or a rag dipped in baking soda.

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• Refresh your fridge

• Degrease your grill

This could be done by sprinkling some baking soda on the grill and leaving it there for half an hour, followed by washing it with hot water and liquid soap.

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• Deodorize furniture

Just like pet beds, sprinkle some baking soda on your furniture and after 10 minutes vacuum as normal.

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• Unclog your drain

Clogged drain may seem like a nightmare, but you can take care of it with a mixture of ½ a cup of baking soda and vinegar.

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• Deodorize your washer

Moist washers will give a musky smell to your clothes. Take care of this by pouring baking soda in the machine and then running it for 15 minutes.

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• Brighten up patio furniture

You can do this by scrubbing with a mixture of baking soda, water, and soap.

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• Clean kids toys

Kids' toys should not be cleaned with harsh chemicals, so clean it with a solution of baking soda and water.

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• Clean up oil spills

To get this done, put baking soda on the spots and then scrub to get the stains out.

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• Remove mildew from bath

This could be done by scrubbing the mildew out of the bath with a sponge using some baking soda.

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• Clean dirty sponges

Clean and reuse your sponges by washing them in baking soda and water. This is clearly the simplest and most intuitive of baking soda hacks.

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As is evident, you should definitely have some baking soda in your kitchen, and for more reasons than just using it for baking cakes and cookies.