With spring cleaning starting to commence in households across the nation, I can’t help but worry about all the pollutants and toxic chemicals that are being released into our houses and environment in the name of spotlessness. Luckily there are natural, safe alternatives – like baking soda! One of my favorite ingredients to clean with, baking soda, is effective, non-toxic, and very inexpensive!

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a completely natural substance used as a cleaning agent since ancient times. It neutralizes acids and bases, thus eliminating orders, and acts as an antiseptic to kill germs. Simply sprinkle on a sponge and scrub your tubs, toilets, countertops, sink. It will even clean the scuffs off of your walls.

— Veronica