Cleans fruits and vegetables
Pesticides on food are of concern to many people. Pesticides are used to prevent insects, germs, rodents and weeds from damaging crops. The best way to remove pesticides is to peel the fruit. However, this also means that the skin of many fruits lacks essential nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals, which are essential for health. Recent research has shown that soaking fruits and vegetables in a baking soda wash is the most effective method of removing pesticides without peeling them. According to one study, soaking fruit in a mixture of baking soda and water for 12 to 15 minutes removed almost all pesticides.
Clean Fruits and Vegetables
Silverware
Baking soda is a useful alternative to commercial silver polishes. To make it, you will need: An aluminum baking pan or dish lined with aluminum foil, one tablespoon of baking soda, one-half cup of white vinegar and one cup of boiling water. Add the baking soda to the aluminum pan and then slowly pour in the vinegar. Place the silver in the baking pan after adding the boiling water. Almost immediately, the tarnish should begin to disappear and, within thirty seconds, you can remove most silverware from the pan. However, heavily tarnished utensils may need to sit for up to one minute in the mixture. The silver in this mixture reacts chemically with the aluminum pan and baking soda. Transfer the tarnish from the silverware to the aluminum pan or the bottom of the pan may have a pale yellow residue.
Silverware
