24 - Friday, October 2, 1987 -— North Shore News

Baking soda can be
a good, cheap cleaner

FALL IS the time for returning to
routines. The kids have to go back
to school, the pace picks up at
work, and community meetings
and activities that were put on hold
for the summer resume again.

For many peopie, it’s also time
to return to the routine of cleaning
the house.

A good place to start is with the
kitchen, which could probably use
some freshening up after the hot,
sticky summer.

A solution of baking soda will
clean and deodorize kitchen ap-
pliances.

It is effective at dissolving grease
and dirt and absorbing odors, yet
it is non-abrasive, so it won’t
scratch appliance finishes.

Baking soda is also economical.
Just one box will solve most clean-
ing needs, replacing the many
cleaning sprays, creams, soaps,
and pastes we’re accustomed to
buying.

Here are some helpful cleaning
tips for putting kitchens back in
shape after a summer hiatus:

*Dishwashers — For
dishwashers, use the standard
solution of four tbsp. baking soda
and one quart of water to clean
food film which may accumulate
along the inside of the dishwasher
door. Also wipe down the outside
of the dishwasher.

When adding dirty dishes,
sprinkle a handful (4 cup) of bak-
ing soda on the bottom of the
dishwasher to keep it fresh and
free of odors between loads. It’s a
great way to save on energy bills,
too, because the dishwasher is run
only when it’s full.

* Microwave Ovens — to clean
and deodorize microwave interiors
and exteriors, mix a solution of
two tbsp. baking soda and two
cups of water. Be sure. to also clean
the rubber seal around the door to
ensure that it closes tightly and
prevents microwaves from escap-
ing.

For cooked-on splatters and
spills, sprinkle dry baking soda on
a damp cloth and rub lightly.
Rinse and buff dry.

For stubborn odors, leave an
open box of baking soda inside,
but be sure to remove the baking
soda before using the oven.

Don’t forget to wipe down food
processors, mixers, toaster ovens
and blenders, too, with the stan-
dard solution of baking soda.

eRefrigerators — For
refrigerators as well as freezers, get
into the habit of following this
easy baking soda cleaning pattern:

1. Rid the refrigerator of all
foods that are either spoiled or not
likely to be eaten. Then temporari-
ly remove the foods to be saved
and place them on the counter out
of the way so that the refrigerator
is virtually empty.

Mix up a baking soda solution
of four tbsp. baking soda and one
quart of water and sponge it on all
areas inside and outside
refrigerator and freezer. The bak-
ing soda will leave everything clean
and odor free.

For stubborn stains such as
dried, sticky food spills or rust,
apply a paste of three parts baking
soda and one part water, or
sprinkle dry baking soda on to a
damp sponge and rub it in.

Baking soda crystals are strong
enough to remove soil, but too soft
to scratch or harm refrigerators or
freezers. Rinse and buff dry.

2. Next, replace the box of bak-
ing soda tucked away in the back
of the refrigerator with a fresh
box. Chances are it’s been there
for longer than you think, and is
probably not absorbing and

neutralizing odors as effectively as
it should be.

When you place the new box cn
the shelf, mark the date you put it
in the refrigerator and its replace-
ment date three months later.

(Generally, baking soda is most ef-
fective when it is changed every
three months.)

Do the same with the baking
soda box in the freezer.

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