When it comes to household versatility, baking soda is king. Here are just some of the many cleaning uses for sodium bicarbonate.
在家居用途方面，小苏打就是王者2|kZSveCw4+7&T684W~。下面是小苏打的几种清洁用途oXYXMyxgOo(TtNpi+CXy。

You Will Need
你需要

Baking soda
小苏打

Water
水

A sponge
海绵

A vacuum
吸尘器

Salt
盐

White vinegar
白醋

Laundry detergent
洗衣粉

A cotton swab
棉花棒

A toothbrush
牙刷

A bowl
碗

Steps
步骤

STEP 1 Remove stains
1.去污

Get rid of stains on countertops, sinks, bathtubs, and any nonporous surface you can think of with a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Apply the paste to a damp sponge, scrub away, and rinse.
三份小苏打和一份水混合制成膏体，清除厨房工作台面，水槽，浴缸和任何你能想到的无孔的表面的污渍%f]~a!ipHG^9edg(Q。把膏体涂在湿润的海绵上，擦拭，清洗pveIgHCU.U&]b。

Baking soda works well on metallic surfaces, like chrome or stainless steel. It won’t scratch the surface, but it’s abrasive enough to remove residue and leave the metal shining.
小苏打用在金属表面效果也很好，比如铬合金和不锈钢Ee5b_I9MRz4o+k+VlHv。不会刮花表面，但是其研磨作用足以清除污垢残余，散发出金属的光彩tBJLQpA4KR+kjXn|l)。

STEP 2 Reduce odors
2.除异味

An open box of baking soda in the refrigerator or a cupboard will absorb odors and excess moisture. A sprinkle in shoes and socks helps reduce foot odor. To combat a stinky carpet, drizzle with dry baking soda and vacuum it up after 15 minutes.
在冰箱或衣柜中放一盒开盖的小苏打可以吸收异味和潮湿#FB,7Rlv)lHPHe[。在鞋袜里洒一点小苏打可以除脚臭r[e[o+IC3*Wl。如果地毯有异味，可以先撒一些小苏打，15分钟后用吸尘器清洁N!KUdN+_e|C+mRd。

Using a bowl instead of an open container is more effective because more baking soda is exposed.
用碗比用开口的容器更有效果，因为碗的开口比较大，容易使更多小苏打暴露在空气中0M4xMnH7oL)aZ1I。

STEP 3 Deter ants
3.防蚂蚁

Ant infestation? Sprinkling equal parts baking soda and salt near high-traffic ant areas will keep them in their place.
蚂蚁横行？在蚂蚁出没的通道上撒等量的小苏打和盐，会让他们不敢前来D%_Yv[.JCTGeJ。

STEP 4 Unclog drains
4.疏通下水道

Pour half a cup of baking soda into a clogged drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Let the solution bubble for a few minutes, and then flush it down with plenty of hot water. This method won’t clear heavy-duty clogs, but it works well for minor ones.
向堵塞的下水道中倒入一杯小苏打，然后倒入一杯白醋.*%_rg*VEnjuS。让溶液反应几分钟，然后用足够的热水冲洗7JMoQ6FkJuo5。这种方法不能清理堵塞严重的下水道，但是对于轻微的堵塞非常有效khX5+407V@[vD%9C2。

STEP 5 Keep laundry bright
5.保持衣物鲜亮

Add a half-cup of baking soda to a load of wash along with your regular detergent. It helps keep clothes brighter, longer.
向衣服中倒入半杯小苏打和普通洗衣粉[Lp@G-d~mXd@Y76VCt。可以让衣物更长时间保持鲜亮c6*rDxKYw;(cBrUlyvxk。

STEP 6 Wash brushes and combs
6.清洗刷子和梳子

To remove oil and dirt from hairbrushes and combs, first remove excess hair; then soak in a tall container of warm water with a teaspoon of baking soda.
要清洁发刷和梳子上的油和污垢，首先除掉脱落的头发，然后浸泡在装有温水和一茶匙小苏打的较高的容器中TOuteb2F6W23YlY。

STEP 7 Reduce bug-bite itch
7.缓解蚊虫叮咬瘙痒

To reduce itching, mix baking soda with just enough water to make a paste, and apply it with a cotton swab to the bug bite. The paste can also help relieve a painful sunburn.
要缓解瘙痒，将小苏打和足够的水混合制成膏体，然后用棉花棒涂在叮咬处GzO8Ry;GQCzSOk2*6Lb#。膏体还可以缓解阳光晒伤AII;3HsAJs6XU。

STEP 8 Whiten your teeth
8.美白牙齿

Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda onto a wet toothbrush to clean and whiten your teeth naturally. Practice this method sparingly, as it will wear down your enamel if used too often.
向湿润的牙刷上撒少量小苏打，可以天然清洁和美白牙齿Pdsc6QR(Oc%RE。偶尔使用这种方法，经常使用会损坏牙釉质QS#h!Pex)9Q%fbdsT+T。

In 2007, a company unveiled a process that converts harmful carbon dioxide emissions from smokestacks into consumer-grade baking soda.
2007年，一家公司披露了一种程序，可以将烟窗中的有害二氧化碳转化为消费者使用级别的小苏打,=R|QRnkL+zkDd;w2~。
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