Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, actually has a wide range of applications beyond its use in baking. Here’s a summary of the nine powerful uses I mentioned:

Antacid:

Problem: Heartburn after eating spicy or acidic foods.
Solution: Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in 250 ml of water to soothe heartburn.
Soda bath:

Benefit: Exfoliates the skin and removes toxins from it.
Method: Add about 5 tablespoons of baking soda to a full bath for a detoxifying bath.
Clean baby clothes:

Problem: Conventional cleaners may contain harmful substances.
Solution: Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with one cup of water to remove stains from children’s clothes.