Baking Soda
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Does Anyone Add Baking Soda to Their Laundry???
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on April 29, 2009
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Someone had mentioned this to me and I was curious if any moms add baking soda to their laundry? Does it help with smells and keeping things brighter? How much do I ad...
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- Good morning! I add a big scoop right in the beginning just about every time. I buy those big Costco bags of Arm/Hammer soda and use at least 1/2 of the scoop that's...
- I use 3/4 to 1 cup for a full load. I dont know if the cloths are brighter but they smell better and it helps a lot with stains. My daughter has eczema so I cant use f...
- I use baking soda in practiucally every load! I get the Arm and Hammer bag found in Wal-mart in the pool section. I know it works when it gets the "ship and fuel" sm...
I Need the Formula for Using Vinegar and Baking Soda to Clear Drains.
Asked by L.R. from Flagstaff
on February 21, 2008
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I need to know how to clear my drains without using caustic chemicals. What is the formula for using vinegar and baking soda. Do you use White or Yellow Vinegar? I hav...
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- my plumber told me equal parts baking soda and vinegar- dump the baking soda first then the vinegar slowly.
- Hi L., I just read an ad in "Ode" magazine the other day for an environmentally safe, non-toxic drain cleaner called "Drainbo". You can go to www.drainbo.com for m...
- My grandmother's recipe was 1cup vinegar(doesn't matter what kind)1 cup soda, and 1 cup salt. Put it in the drain and then follow with a quart of boiling water. It w...
Borax and Washing Soda?
Asked by J.O. from Kansas City
on July 27, 2009
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I am going to start making my own laundry detergent. Does anyone know where I can find borax and arm and hammer washing soda (not baking soda)? These are two ingredi...
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- borax is usually in the laundry isle at walmart- not sure on the other, but i am assuming the same place- hopes this helps :)
- should be able to get borax at Walmart in the laundry soap section. I haven't bought it in a long time so not sure they have it anymore. Not sure about the Arm & Ham...
- No, but I am interested in the recipe!
Ideas for Drawing Out Venom from Stings and Bites (Other than Baking Soda Paste)
Asked by C.S. from Lancaster
on June 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
I was stung this week by something and did my traditional baking powder/soda paste to help draw out the venom. (Other times I ice it as well.) I was ju...
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- My dear departed Gram always swore by a paste made from meat tenderizer powder. It's usually in with the other spices.
- I am a partner with a wellness company that has a product called melaleuca oil and it's great to get rid of pain from bee stings and bug bites. Let me know if you are...
- I was stung by something a few years ago. It was sore for a week. I used vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and soaked it in warm water. The vinegar worked the best. I have als...
Saving Baking Supplies
Asked by C.Z. from New York
on December 25, 2008
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Hi Moms and I hope you're all feeling merry whether you celebrate Christmas or not.
I bake very infrequently; so I bought all new ingredients to make cranberry nut br...
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- Hi C. Z, I can't believe I will be 63 in 2 weeks. Young heart, mother of 5 also not much of a baker except for Ziti. I too have spices for a long time. I recently have...
- Good morning C., Your best bet to store those unused baking supplies is in Tupperware. Tupperware has storage containers with air-tight, liquid-tight seals. I hav...
- C., You can freeze the baking soda, flour, and some of the spices. I put my sugars in plastic containers. Garlic powder/salt, celery powder/salt, etc. last forever. G...
Baking: Help with Quick Breads
Asked by V.R. from Sacramento
on November 11, 2008
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I have been having the darndest time with making quick breads lately. We've been in this house a year now & every loaf of bread I have made ends up looking beautiful r...
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- All of the advice you've received so far sounds good. I would like to add, that without realizing it, I had greased the pan inconsistantly... and if you keep your "gr...
- If you haven't changed the flour you are using (some have less gluten and don't form the bonds to give the bread structure) it could be a few things that are likely ei...
- Hi V., I have had problems in the past. I found out that if you buy new baking soda, powder, flour, it makes a difference. I thought that stuff could last forever. ...
Wheat/Gluten Allergy - Baking Advice
Asked by L.G. from Seattle
on March 1, 2008
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My grandson, who is seven, has been diagnosed to be allergic to wheat/gluten products.
I am trying to bake gluten/wheat-free things for him that he can eat and enjoy ...
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- Hi L., We are going through the same thing. My son who is 4 and I have found out that we are allergic to gluten, dairy, eggs, etc... Go to New Season's or Whole Fo...
- Hi, It's great that you are working hard to support your grandson like this. He's lucky to have you. There is a great site that may be a good resource for you. ...
- I know coconut flour is supposed to be really good in baking as an alternitive to wheat or even other grain flours. It has TONS of fiber also and is way more nutritio...
How Do I Clean a Self Cleaning Stove?
Asked by T.F. from Eugene
on November 3, 2008
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This is going to sound really silly. I need to clean my "self cleaning" stove, but it has major build-up. I'm afraid to let it do it's cleaning thing with out gettin...
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- A self-cleaning oven cleans itself by burning off stuff at a high temperature. No matter how dirty your oven is, it will work, no problem. Just turn it on and let it d...
- I have an older self-cleaning oven and had so much build up I was worried about using the self cleaning setting. I used Easy Off for Self Cleaning Ovens. Take out the ...
- T. - As others have already said, go ahead and use the self cleaning feature, turn on your hood fan if you have one as the oven heats up over 500 degrees to burn off t...
Cleaning
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on October 14, 2008
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I am attempting to clean my humidifier. It is starting to get that slimmy stuff in the base. I have tried to reach my hand inside but I can get in all the nook and c...
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- You've got some great ideas...also thought I'd mention one other: Pipecleaners. :)
- Vinegar. I pour some into mine and let it sit for awhile.
- We use a solution called Kaz Humidifier and Voporizer Treatment. It is safe to put in the water while you are actually using it and there isn't a smell. You can usua...
How to Clean?
Asked by V.D. from Toledo
on February 5, 2007
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Hello. We bought our son who is 16 months old a cream colored suede child recliner chair for Christmas. Now of course, I should of never bought this color, but we want...
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- The safest bet is to start with a slightly damp paste of baking soda and water... scrub it into the stained areas and let it sit. The spritz it with a little vinega...
- This might be a long shot, but why not try making or creating some sort of slip cover of his favorite character or making one of those fleece-fringe-tie blankets to th...
- Hello V.. We have a Suede couch, and I use a foam spray called tuff stuff. We have kids and they are always getting something on the couch. It takes out everything. ...
