Combining bay leaves and baking soda may seem like a weird combination, but this simple duo may produce a powerful cleaning solution for your home. When used together, they boost each other’s benefits, providing a natural and practical approach to maintain your house. Here’s how you use this combination:
How to Prepare and Use
1. Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 5-10 dried bay leaves
2. Preparation:
- Crush the bay leaves to a fine powder. You can use either a mortar and pestle or a small food processor.
- Mix the bay leaf powder and baking soda thoroughly.
Usage:
As a pest repellent:
Dust the mixture in pest-prone places such as under cupboards, window sills, and doorways.
For deodorization:
Place the mixture in open containers or a cloth bag and place it in locations that require deodorization, such as refrigerators, closets, or restrooms.
As Cleaning Scrub:
Pour the mixture over the surface you want to clean, then scrub with a damp sponge or brush. Rinse with water.
Tips for the Best Results
The combination should be replaced on a frequent basis to maintain its effectiveness, particularly for insect control and deodorization.
Keep any unused mixture in an airtight container to preserve the bay leaf smell.
