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Baking Soda Hacks for Dog Lovers

How to use baking soda to tackle all manner of pet problems

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Baking soda is a pet loverโ€™s best friend. This smell-absorbing multi-tasker is safe for animals, kids, and use in the kitchen. Because baking soda is a pure, natural product and also a food, it is non-toxic, unlike many other household cleaners. And it naturally disarms bad smells.ย 

โ€œBaking soda โ€˜attacksโ€™ the molecule responsible for the smell,โ€ explains Anthony Rojas, a Georgia Institute of Technology chemistry professor. โ€œIn doing so, it steals away an atom, thus chemically changing the structure of the odour molecule into one that smells differently.โ€ AKA, goodbye unwanted doggie smells!ย 

These DIY baking soda hacks, courtesy of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, tackle everything from stain and odour removal to dry bathing, toy cleaning, and even relieving bee sting pain!ย 

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Baking Soda DIY Pet Hacksย 

Baking Soda for Dog Stain Removal

If your dog has an accident on the carpet, itโ€™s important to take care of it right away to avoid them returning to that spot to commit the same deed in the future. Hereโ€™s what to do:ย 

  • Soak up as much of the mess as possible.
  • Scrub the area thoroughly with club soda and let dry.
  • Once the area is completely dry, sprinkle baking soda to cover. Let sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum.ย 

Baking Soda for Dog Odour Removalย 

  • Sprinkle baking soda over any smelly areas (including dog/cat beds)
  • Let it sit for at least 15 minutes
  • Then simply vacuum it up!ย 

DIY Baking Soda Dog Shampoo

  • Mix three tablespoons of baking soda with 4 cups of warm water.
  • Massage the solution into your dogโ€™s coat (avoid the face) to eliminate odours and soothe dry, itchy skin.ย 

DIY Baking Soda Dry Dog Shampooย 

  • Brush your dogโ€™s coat neck to tail.
  • Sprinkle baking soda on the coat from neck to tail (avoid use on the face) and massage in. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Brush from neck to tail again.ย 

How to Clean Your Dog’s Toys with Baking Soda

  • Add 8 cups of warm water in a bowl.
  • Dissolve 8 tablespoons of baking soda in the bowl.
  • Wash the plastic and rubber toys in the solution and rinse thoroughly.ย 

Baking Soda for Bee Sting Pain Relief

Baking soda helps neutralize the acidity of the sting and reduce inflammation.ย 

  • If possible, remove the stinger from the affected area.
  • Create a paste of ยผ cup of baking soda and 1 to 2 teaspoons of water.
  • Apply to the area that was stung. Be sure to keep your dog from licking the area.
  • Reapply every 15 minutes or so.ย 

This article originally appeared in the award-winningย Modern Dogย magazine.ย Subscribe today!

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