Eco-cleaning products are not limited to the  well --branded  conceptualized, green home care products we are accustomed to finding at Whole Foods, Target and online. With its discovery traceable to the mid 1800s, baking soda has a history of eco-home cleaning. Made of 100 percent pure sodium bicarbonate, baking soda is a household name in keeping the home tidy. 

Below are a fewof  baking soda's multi-purposed cleaning solutions:

Chemical/Pesticide Disinfectant

On vegetables and fruit, mix three to four tablespoons of baking soda in a 3 glasses of water to wash away chemicals and  pesticides.

Deodorizer

At the bottom of waste containers, several sprinkles of  baking soda deodorizes and minimizes  odors.  In the vacuum cleaning bag,  add some sprinkles of baking soda to reduce unpleasant to musty pet odors.

Dishwasher Maintenance

To optimize your dishwasher's cleanliness, substitute detergent for baking soda.

Fire Prevention

Baking soda can prevent the spread of fire during cooking. Simply, douse flames with baking soda and any stove fire should be extinguished. 

Jewelry Cleaner

Instead of using a regular jewelry cleaner, abundant in volatile organic compounds (VOC), apply three parts baking soda to a single part water and apply to  jewelry.  Set aside for three to five minutes,  and then rinse and wipe with a soft cloth.

Mud Stain Removal 

Fresh mud tracks disappear within  20-30 minutes of a couple of sprinkles of baking soda.

Pool Maintenance 

Depending on the pool's alkalinity, three to 12 pounds of baking soda clears up cloudy pool water.  

Surface Cleaner

For a no-VOC, non-abrasive way to clean in the kitchen or bathroom, just mix baking soda with water and apply to stainless steel, chrome, enamel, and tile surfaces.

Water Stain Removal

To remove water stained wood, moisten a cloth with a mixture of water and baking soda. 

 Holly Bentz (c) 2008 fruitionmedia.net