🫧Baking Soda: The Everyday Essential You Need 🫧🧼🪥🦷🍎🧴

This simple white powder is one of the most powerful tools for your natural, low-tox lifestyle. Here’s how I use it every day:

🦷 Natural toothpaste & mouthwash 🌿 Face scrub & gentle skin exfoliator 🛁 Detox bath & foot soak 🧽 Chemical-free surface & dish cleaner 🍋 Fridge deodorizer 🥬 Fruit & veggie wash 👶 Safe for baby clothes & cloth nappies 🚿 Freshens shower curtains & drains 🧴 Bug bite soother & hand softener

One product — so many uses. No harsh chemicals. No waste.

Just natural, affordable wellness for the whole family 💚 

DIY recipes using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). These are safe, simple, and sustainable recipes for us eco-warriors!

🦷 1. Natural Toothpaste

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 3–5 drops peppermint essential oil

• Optional: ½ tsp xylitol (for sweetness)

Instructions: Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste. Store in a small glass jar. Use a pea-sized amount to brush your teeth naturally.

🧼 2. Gentle Face Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp baking soda

• 1 tsp water or aloe vera gel

Instructions: Mix into a paste. Gently massage onto damp skin in circular motions. Rinse and follow with your favourite moisturiser. Use 1–2x per week for glowing skin.

🛁 3. Detox Bath Soak

Ingredients:

• ½ cup baking soda

• ½ cup Epsom salts

• Optional: 10 drops lavender or eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions: Add all ingredients to warm bath water. Soak for 20–30 minutes to draw out toxins and soothe tired muscles.

🧽 4. All-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp baking soda

• 2 cups warm water

• 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap

• Optional: 10 drops lemon or tea tree essential oil

Instructions: Combine in a spray bottle. Shake before use. Great for kitchen counters, sinks, and even toddler toys!

👣 5. Foot Deodorizing Soak

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup baking soda

• 1 basin of warm water

• Optional: 5 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions: Soak feet for 15–20 minutes. Helps reduce odour, soften skin, and refresh tired feet.

🥬 6. Fruit & Veggie Wash

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp baking soda

• 1 bowl of water

Instructions: Soak fruits and veggies for 5–10 minutes, scrub gently, and rinse. Removes pesticides and dirt without harmful chemicals.

Anna Pitt 💚Founder, Green Bean Wellness Instagram: @imannapitt

Website: www.greenbeanwellness.com