Air Freshner 2

stuffed animal cleaner

1/2 cup (110g) baking soda

Many plush toys are not safe in the washing machine, which makes the problem of cleaning them all the more challenging. To rid stuffed animals of unpleasant odors, place them in a plastic bag with 1/2 cup (110g) baking soda. Shake the bag gently and let sit overnight. In the morning, brush the baking soda off the toy and it should smell noticeably fresher.

locker room deodorizer

1 16-ounce box (454g) baking soda

If you frequent the gym and maintain a personal locker, the damp conditions from the showers can make the contents of your locker all the more odorous. To keep odors at bay, keep a box of baking soda in the back of your gym locker. And don't forget that baking soda can work double duty for you. If foot odors are a particular problem, for example, try sprinkling a little baking soda into your shoes before placing them in your locker.

removing paint fumes

Absorb the odor of fresh paint by putting a small dish of vinegar in the room.

Eliminate Garbage Can Odors

Eliminate garbage can or diaper pail odors, sprinkle a layer of baking soda into the can, add a small amount of water and swish it around a few times before pouring out; add a thin layer of baking soda under the garbage bag to help keep things fresh

holiday ornament care

1 16-ounce box (454g) baking soda

Those family keepsakes that we hold so dear-holiday ornaments-are especially vulnerable to developing musty odors during the off-months if they're kept in a place susceptible to dampness (e.g., the basement or back of a closet). To minimize the chance of an unpleasant unpacking, consider placing a box (454g) baking soda in the storage container before putting away holiday decorations. If you find that things are stale, try sealing them in a plastic bag for a few days with 2 tablespoons (28g) baking soda to neutralize the smell.

removing the smell of onions

A little white vinegar rubbed on your fingers before and after slicing onions will remove the smell of onions quickly.

refrigerator odor eater

1 16-ounce (454g) baking soda

Baking soda's use as a refrigerator deodorizer is probably most familiar. It's deodorizing properties can do wonders to control food odors. Open the top of a box and place it in the back of the refrigerator of freezer. Replace every 1 to 2 months for best results.

automatic shoe freshener

1 cup (220g) baking soda, divided

If you or your loved ones are bothered by the smell of shoes after you've worn them, here's a great method for getting rid of the offensive odors. Take an old pair of clean cotton socks (no holes in the toes, please) and fill each one with 1/2 cup (110g) baking soda. Shake gently to make sure most of the powder inside. Place one sock in each shoe at the end of the day, and the baking soda will help absorb moisture and neutralize the odors. Replace every month.

removing a perfume you don't like

It is generally recommended in the trade that vinegar removes the smell of a perfume you don't like. Just apply it to the skin that has been sprayed with the undesired perfume.

garbage disposal deodorizer

Rinds of 1 to 2 lemons To rid your sink of bad smells and replace it with lemon freshness, juice 1 to 2 lemons and save the rinds to run through the garbage disposal with plenty of cold water. It's also a food way to dispose of older lemons that are past their prime and too soft to use in cooking; however, it's best to avoid lemons that have grown dark or moldy for these are not likely to smell fresh once cut open.