BAKING SODA- The Yard Secret Hardware Stores Don’t Want You to Know About (A $1 Box Does the Job), by Natural Health Remedies on YouTube. 10 min 12 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 12 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Mix three parts baking soda with one part water to make a thick paste. Stir until it looks like toothpaste, adding a splash more water if it crumbles.
Scrub garden tools with the paste and a stiff brush. Work along the blade and handle, then rinse and dry them fully before storing.
Sprinkle baking soda on patio furniture and scrub the surface with a damp cloth. Rinse with clean water and let it air dry.
Coat greasy grill grates with the paste and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrub with a brush, then wipe and rinse before cooking.
Dust the inside of waste bins with dry baking soda to soak up smells. Wipe them out and rinse after a few hours.
Scrub bird baths with baking soda and water, then rinse them well and refill with fresh water.
Sprinkle baking soda on concrete oil stains, add a little water and scrub. Leave it to sit, then rinse the area.
Place an open box of baking soda in sheds and storage areas to absorb damp smells. Replace it every month or two.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep baking soda out of the soil around plants you want to keep, since it can raise the pH and harm growth.
Rinse tools and grill grates well after scrubbing so no white residue is left behind.
Wear gloves when scrubbing rough concrete or greasy grates to protect your hands.
Dry metal tools completely after washing to stop rust.
Questions
Does baking soda kill weeds in cracks?
It can dry out small weeds when sprinkled into cracks, but it also affects nearby soil. Use it carefully and keep it away from beds.
Can I use baking soda on all patio furniture?
It is fine on most metal, plastic and stone surfaces. Test a small hidden spot first on painted or delicate finishes.
How often should I replace the box in storage areas?
Swap it out every one to two months, or sooner if the space feels damp.
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