9 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean with Baking Soda

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Home cleaning products from stores may seem like a quick and convenient solution, but the cost to buy them can really add up over time. Plus, the harsh chemicals found in many store-bought cleaning solutions are not quite safe for you and your family. Well, have no fear–baking soda is here! Here's a list of nine things in your home you had no idea you could clean with natural, DIY baking soda solutions. Your lungs and wallet will thank you.

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Iron

Your iron is one item that often goes unnoticed but needs a good scrub every so often.

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Dishwasher

Freshen up your dishwasher in just a matter of minutes!

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Jewelry

Make your favorite jewels sparkle and shine like new with this DIY mixture.

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Slow Cooker

Grab your baking soda and say goodbye to baked-on food in your slow cooker.

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Mattress

Keep your mattress clean and odor-free with this simple tutorial.

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Smelly Drain

Follow these easy steps to make smelly drains a thing of the past.

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Cooler

Get that stained and smelly cooler looking and smelling as good as new.

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Toilet Bowl

So long, hard water stains! Your toilet bowl has never looked this clean.

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Tile Floors

Give your worn-looking tile floors a squeaky clean makeover.

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