Their high alkalinity makes them excellent for cleaning ovens, extractor fans, and unblocking sinks.

It can be used in a bath to soothe skin irritation from poison ivy or insect bites.

You can grow your own delicate, white "crystals" from baking soda by creating a supersaturated solution with hot water and letting it evaporate over a string for about a week. 2. The Heavy Lifter: Soda Crystals