DeepseekerADS
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- Mar 3, 2013
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Baking soda isn't really the first item you would think of including in your survival knapsack. You probably know it's used for baking and probably not even that so often. It's about time you knew that baking soda should find its way into your bags, and more importantly, why:
1. Clean fruits and vegetables
Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are important, and they become more so when it comes to survival. But living and eating on the go is less safe than in your safe and cozy home, and soap might not be a commodity. The best way to clean greens is to sprinkle them with baking soda over a few drops of water.
2. Remove smells
Like talcum, baking soda is a good replacement for deodorant. Not only it will come in handy when away from a store, but it occupies less space in your bags.
3. Treat colds
A mixture of baking soda and water is quite efficient against flu and cold related headaches.
4. Soothe insect bites
Mix water with baking soda to combat insect bites. It will soothe the skin, clear the area and reduce the itching.
5. Antacid
Another great property of baking soda is its antacid action due to its regulated pH.As an edible base, it can soothe heartburns and even cure indigestion and stomach pain. In extreme cases, these can be rather common. However, if under regular medication, make sure you risk no secondary effects. To consume it, dissolve it in water prior to drinking it.
6. Make your own toothpaste
With baking soda you can make your own toothpaste. More than that, it contains no artificial substances. Here's how: Mix 2/3 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsp peppermint extract and 1 tsp of fine sea salt (it's OK to leave that out if you don't have it) and water. It will have a minty flavor and be even more efficient than the tooth paste you find at the store.
7. Stop a fire
Putting out a fire is as essential to survival as knowing how to make one. To do that in no time, just throw some baking soda at the base of the flames.
8. Remove fungus and yeast
Baking soda is very effective against fungus and yeast infections. This type of infections are easily contracted in foreign environments, especially when your immune system is being challenged.
9. Septic care
Baking soda is a very good cleanser, so if you ever have emergencies with drains and pipes, feel free to use it as a cleanser; it will get rid of all the bacteria.
10. Maintain hygiene
It goes without saying that hygiene is essential for your health and comfort. You can use baking soda as a soap to clean your hands, your dishes, even tools and gear. It works for mostly anything and it's quite efficient. It's important to know all these uses of baking soda because when you pack your bug-out bag, you need to have as little items as possible. Baking soda can replace a lot of the stuff you would usually pack as it has so many uses.
1. Clean fruits and vegetables
Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are important, and they become more so when it comes to survival. But living and eating on the go is less safe than in your safe and cozy home, and soap might not be a commodity. The best way to clean greens is to sprinkle them with baking soda over a few drops of water.
2. Remove smells
Like talcum, baking soda is a good replacement for deodorant. Not only it will come in handy when away from a store, but it occupies less space in your bags.
3. Treat colds
A mixture of baking soda and water is quite efficient against flu and cold related headaches.
4. Soothe insect bites
Mix water with baking soda to combat insect bites. It will soothe the skin, clear the area and reduce the itching.
5. Antacid
Another great property of baking soda is its antacid action due to its regulated pH.As an edible base, it can soothe heartburns and even cure indigestion and stomach pain. In extreme cases, these can be rather common. However, if under regular medication, make sure you risk no secondary effects. To consume it, dissolve it in water prior to drinking it.
6. Make your own toothpaste
With baking soda you can make your own toothpaste. More than that, it contains no artificial substances. Here's how: Mix 2/3 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsp peppermint extract and 1 tsp of fine sea salt (it's OK to leave that out if you don't have it) and water. It will have a minty flavor and be even more efficient than the tooth paste you find at the store.
7. Stop a fire
Putting out a fire is as essential to survival as knowing how to make one. To do that in no time, just throw some baking soda at the base of the flames.
8. Remove fungus and yeast
Baking soda is very effective against fungus and yeast infections. This type of infections are easily contracted in foreign environments, especially when your immune system is being challenged.
9. Septic care
Baking soda is a very good cleanser, so if you ever have emergencies with drains and pipes, feel free to use it as a cleanser; it will get rid of all the bacteria.
10. Maintain hygiene
It goes without saying that hygiene is essential for your health and comfort. You can use baking soda as a soap to clean your hands, your dishes, even tools and gear. It works for mostly anything and it's quite efficient. It's important to know all these uses of baking soda because when you pack your bug-out bag, you need to have as little items as possible. Baking soda can replace a lot of the stuff you would usually pack as it has so many uses.
