Baking soda helps to whiten and clean teeth them. It was used as a teeth cleaning agent from the 18th century all the way up to the advent of modern toothpastes (think Arm & Hammer toothpaste).
How does it work?
When dissolved in water baking soda whitens (and cleans) teeth by effectively scraping off the yellow and brown stains that form with age and wear. The free radicals from the water dissolved baking soda penetrate the teeth’s enamel and lighten the stains from a yellow or brown to give a much whiter appearance. It also freshens breath: Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized – not just covered up- so get ready to pucker up!
READ AFTER THE JUMP ON HOW TO & MANY MORE USES...
How to?
It’s easy--
Take a small glass and fill with a teaspoon of baking soda.
Add a pinch of salt.
Dissolve the mixture with water into a paste.
Brush your teeth like you would normally.
Rinse your mouth out well with water.
(If you feel a tingling sensation while whitening your teeth with baking soda, don’t worry as this is normal.)
Take Caution
You should only use this formula to whiten your teeth once every two weeks as baking soda is quite abrasive and can damage your tooth enamel if used too often. Baking soda can also dissolve orthodontic glue so please don’t try this teeth whitening method if you have a permanent retainer or wear braces.
OTHER BAKING SODA USES—BODY
| Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant | |
| | Give yourself an invigorating, yet gentle, facial and body scrub with Baking Soda. Removing dead skin cells will leave your skin soft and smooth, perfect before application. Make a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. Gentle enough for daily use! |
| Hair Care | |
| | For locks that rock, remember to shake it. Sprinkle a small amount (quarter-size) of Baking Soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. The ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable. |
| Refreshing Bath Soak | |
| | Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. Your skin will feel silky smooth, and it’s a great way to get away from it all. **ADD a few drops of essential oil like lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus and you’ll find bliss** |
| Soothing Foot Soak | |
| | Here’s a great way to start your home pedicure. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of Baking Soda in a basin of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub. |
| Antacid | |
| | Spicy food is yummy until it bothers the tummy. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion, when used as directed. Always refer to the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda package for instructions. Learn more about how ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda works as an antacid. |
| Hand Cleanser | |
| | Give yourself a hand with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Forget the harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts Baking Soda to your liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. Your skin will feel softer too! |
| Clean Brushes and Combs | |
| | For lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry. |
| Deodorant | |
| | A quick pit stop. Dust Baking Soda under arms as needed to feel fresh all day. The magic of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda actually absorbs odors instead of just covering them up |
OTHER (non-body) USES:
• Sprinkle a little in smelly shoes to deodorize them
• Make a paste to gently scrub away scuffs and crayon marks from walls.
• Sprinkle on a damp sponge to clean stainless all around the kitchen without scratching
• Mix a pinch with your facial cleanser for a gentle, yet effective, exfoliant
• Sprinkle on carpets, wait 15 minutes, then vacuum up smells
I used it in my shampoo yesterday (as per your post) and it was AWESOME. My hair feels really fab today :)
ReplyDeletereally?! woohoo I haven't tried the shampoo idea yet but I will in my shower this AM. I love home-remedies because they're practical, more natural, and cheaper!!
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