The baking soda on bay leaves : the ancient grandmother’s technique

Theo BennettSeptember 3, 2026

2. Oven Charm:

Conjure a natural cleaner by melding bay leaf powder, baking soda, and water into a paste, generously applied within your oven. After a pause, scrub and wipe to reveal a naturally spruced oven interior.

3. Silverware Sparkler:

Blend a paste of bay leaf powder and water, apply to your silverware, permit it a moment to work its magic, and then rinse and buff to unveil a natural gleam.

4. Shoe Savior:

Bestow dried bay leaves (and perhaps a dash of baking soda) into your shoes, absorbing moisture and neutralizing odors with gentle ease.

5. Mildew Mitigator:

A paste formed of bay leaf powder, baking soda, and water, when applied to mildew-prone areas, after a brief dwell time, scrubbed and rinsed, results in spotless, mildew-free surfaces.

6. Fireplace Freshener:

Counteract stale, smoky aromas from your fireplace by positioning a bowl of baking soda and bay leaves nearby, allowing them to soak up the residual odor.

7. Cabinet Care:

Treat cabinet interiors with a bay leaf and baking soda paste, erasing stains and dispelling odors with gentle efficacy.

8. Trash Can Tamer:

A light sprinkling of baking soda at the bottom of your trash can quells burgeoning odors, maintaining a fresher disposal area.

9. Pet Bedding Perfector:

A dusting of bay leaf powder and baking soda upon your pet’s bed, left to sit, then shaken out or vacuumed, refreshes and neutralizes odors with a gentle touch.

10. Cutting Board Clarifier:

Baking soda, lightly sprinkled on your cutting board, scrubbed with a bit of water, effectively removes stains and odors without harsh chemicals.

11. Upholstery Uplifter:

Grace your upholstered furniture with a gentle shower of baking soda, leave to sit, then vacuum, bestowing a freshened, deodorized aura to your furnishings.

Ingrain bay leaves and baking soda into your cleaning routine and marvel as these humble ingredients seamlessly merge effectiveness with eco-consciousness, nurturing a clean, fresh home that gently respects our planet.