With a new baby on the way, I’ve been in the mood to take my toddler’s baby toys out of the attic and get them ready for our new bundle of joy. Many of them are extremely dirty and I’m not sure if it’s from previous playing or just from being stored for two years. Either way, they definitely need a scrub down.
As I was researching ways to clean baby toys, I came across a very simple solution.
How to Clean Baby Toys
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
1 quart warm water
Directions:
Mix the baking soda and water together thoroughly. Dampen a soft sponge or cloth in the baking soda mixture and wipe or scrub the baby toy until clean. Dry thoroughly.
I don’t think it could get easier than that! I’m off to clean some toys…
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Thanks for this great tip! And congrats, by the way!
Thanks! Another boy…so we’re excited they can eventually rough house together :)
I like to use it as a skin softener/exfoliant.
Never thought about that! Any special recipe?
My favorite use is for keeping drains clean. Pour some in the drain, follow with vinegar, cover with a towel, wait 15 minutes and flush with hot water.
My favorite use for Arm & Hammer baking soda is to make a cleaning paste for scrubbing baking dishes. It’s mild on the hands but strong enough to get the stubborn spots.
i like to use it for unclogging the sink
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thanks
I clean the oven by making a paste of Arm & Hammer baking soda and water, letting it sit overnight, then wiping it off in the morning.
I need to do that!
We use it for cleaning up when our cat throws up. Comes right up off the carpet! Also, I cleaned my baby’s toys, but I can’t seem to make that a regular occurrence!
We like to use baking soda to absorb odors.
i wash my hair with it when trying to get rid of build up…it works really well and gets rid of all the product in my hair.
Putting baking soda in cat litter does wonders!
I use baking soda to clean my kitchen counter tops.
Just add a bit of water to it and wow it works great!
Thank you.
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I commented on this post – Remove Coffee Stains with Baking Soda.
http://www.idreamofclean.net/2011/08/11/remove-coffee-stains-with-arm-and-hammer-baking-soda/comment-page-1/#comment-17713
I use it for odors in the fridge…nothing too exciting! :)
My favorite use is for the kitty litter. I sprinkle a little bit a day and it stays fresher.
i like to use baking soda mixed w/ vinegar to clean out drains
I love using A&H for the litter box!
These are all such great ideas! I can’t wait to try them! I sprinkle some on the couch, let it sit for a bit, then vacuum it up…it makes it smell fresh!
I use it as a natural and cheap drain unclogger.
I left a comment here:
http://www.idreamofclean.net/2011/08/05/baking-soda-used-for-insect-bite-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-17814
I use it for fridge and litter box odor.
We use Arm & Hammer baking soda in the fridge to get rid of odors.
I commented on your green cleaning blog post.
I commented here–http://www.idreamofclean.net/2011/08/05/baking-soda-used-for-insect-bite-relief/
I commented on your coffee stain post.
I like to leave an open box in my fridge and one in my freezer to reduce odors.
Thanks!
I will sometimes sprinkle a little in the carpet before cleaning it, Makes it smell great!
I sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet and suck it up in my vacuum to eliminate the odors that often come out of my vacuum (pet hair!).
I like to use baking soda for scouring out my sinks.
Use it, along with vinegar for unclogging the drain.
I use it along with some vinegar to clean toilets without using harsh chemicals.
I love baking soday for cleaning.
I commented on two posts.
I use it to help take stains out of white clothes
I like to use it to keep away odors in the fridge or garbage disposal. It also does a great job of cleaning bath tubs.
My favorite use for Arm & Hammer baking soda is cooking with it! I know this is about cleaning, but I love using it to bake with!
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I buy my baking soda in bulk because we use so much of it! My two main uses are for our cloth diapers during a wash now and then, and cleaning my glass top stove (works WAY better than any scary poison fill cleaner!)
I make a paste to scrub stains off our kitchen counters
I like to use it for cleaning my oven
i use baking soda as a cleaner for anything that i would use comet for such as scrubbing sinks or tile!
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i commented on the green cleaning post!
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I use baking soda with vinegar to get out the awful cat urine smell. We have an old cat who sometimes does things she shouldn’t. I use it in my washing machine and for surfaces. It really works! Fun giveaway – thank you! :)
We use it for cleaning the bottom of sinks and under the water dispenser on our fridge.
Also, for absorbing odors in our closets, fridge, etc.
Thank you!
Okay, it’s not a cleaning idea, but our *favorite* use for baking soda is to make volcanoes erupt!!!
It’s not cleaning but I have a great casserole that asks for baking powder.
My favorite baking soda use?? When I forget wet clothes in the washer overnight, and they start to have that sour smell, I just sprinkle a 1/2 cup or so on top of the clothes and rewash. Totally gets the stink out!
I use it as a deodorizer in my refrigerator.
odor catcher in the fridge