Arm and Hammer is not just for your fridge. Like most people, I religiously place ARM & HAMMER baking soda in my fridge and freezer to keep those icky smells at bay. Well, lo and behold, I have been missing out on a gazillion ways to use ARM & HAMMER baking soda around my apartment.
This is one of those a-ha moments which I am sure my loyal readers knew this before but why a product that costs about $1 a box (that’s New York prices) is the most affordable, safe and effective way to clean and freshen my apartment. Maybe it’s because it’s been around 165 years, is not a cool, trendy or sexy product but the hell with that line of thinking. Any product that has many uses as ARM & HAMMER baking soda and costs a buck is sexy in my book.
At a recent event sponsored by ARM & HAMMER at the Crosby Street Hotel, I learned that baking soda is a naturally-occurring substance found in all living things and comes from trona ore, found in ancient lake beds beneath midwestern high plain deserts. Who knew!
More importantly, I learned 5 new ways that I can now use ARM & HAMMER baking soda around my apartment.
- Freshen Carpets – Sprinkle it around the carpet and let sit for 15 minutes and vacuum.
- Removing Stubborn Stains – try soaking overnight in the ARM & HAMMER baking soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with ARM & HAMMER baking on a clean damp sponge
- Create a Soothing Bath Soak – Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER baking soda to your bath for relaxing and refreshing soap.
- Wash fruits and vegetables – Sprinkle a little baking soda on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse.
Visit http://.armandhammer.com/ for more ideas on how to keep your house smelling fresh as well as learn more about products like Dutch Boy Refresh paint (yes, paint) that offers ARM & HAMMER odor-reducing technology that reduces common household odors and new ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Skin Plus Skin Friendly Fresh scent laundry detergent.
And P.S. don’t forget to change that box of ARM & HAMMER baking soda in the fridge, your suppose to change it every 30 days.Whoops!
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