Wonders of Baking Soda

Aaahhh...baking soda. It is non-abrasive, making is safe for your treasured cookware. It works with little effort. It costs little. Perfect. What more could you ask?

I had heard it was good as a non-abrasive cleanser quite some time ago. I don't know why I took so long to try it, but finally, I did. I tried it on my beloved Corning Ware. I definitely wanted something to clean it, but it had to be gentle. (I have had my Corning Ware for over 20 years and fully intend to have it until I die.)

I was expecting it to take more "elbow grease" than those commercial cleansers, but NO...It works so well with so little effort that I have been using it on more "cleanser" duties. I am amazed. It works great on my crockpot as well.

This has motivated me to look for other uses for Baking Soda. A quick search on Google found "Sixty-one uses for Baking Soda", including a recipe for making your own baking powder (without aluminum); and this book on Amazon.com:

Baking Soda's natural cleansing and deodorizing qualities makes it affordably "Green". Since we live in a time of concern for our environment and our pocketbook, I will be exploring more uses for Baking Soda and other common and natural products...like vinegar...hmmm, I will get back to you.