The Ultimate Green Cleaning Hack: Clean Everything in Your Home with These 4 Simple Ingredients

Glass or Ceramic Baking Dishes

If you cook a lot, you probably own a ceramic or glass baking dish for casseroles. But these typically have to be cleaned by hand, and they’re a real pain in the neck. Here’s how to clean baking dishes with baking soda and salt. Fill the baking dish with warm water and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of salt. Let the mixture soak for 10-15 minutes. Scrub the surface of the baking dish with a soft sponge or cloth to remove food residue, stains, and other buildup. For stubborn stains, you can sprinkle some additional salt on the surface and scrub it with a damp cloth. Rinse the baking dish thoroughly with warm water and dry with a clean cloth. Just be sure to rinse the dishes thoroughly to remove all the baking soda and salt before using them again.

Car Battery Cleaner

If your car battery is covered in acid, here’s how you can clean a battery with baking soda. Mix a solution of equal parts baking soda and water in a bowl. The solution should have a consistency similar to that of toothpaste. Dip a soft cloth into the solution and use it to clean the battery terminals. Make sure to scrub thoroughly, paying extra attention to any corrosion that may have built up on the terminals. After cleaning the terminals, rinse the cloth and use it to wipe down the rest of the battery to remove any residue from the baking soda solution. Dry the battery thoroughly with a clean cloth. Note that this method is suitable for cleaning car batteries and other lead-acid batteries. For other types of batteries, such as alkaline or lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, be sure to wear gloves and eye protection when cleaning a battery.