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Mix Baking Soda and Cloves and Save Tons of Money!

Baking soda and cloves are two inexpensive ingredients that almost everyone has at home. But when you combine them, they turn into a surprisingly effective natural solution for cleaning, deodorizing, and freshening your home—without buying expensive products.

Here’s a friendly, simple explanation of why this mixture works and how to use it safely.

Why Baking Soda + Cloves Work So Well Together

Baking Soda

  • Absorbs odors
  • Cleans gently without scratching
  • Neutralizes acidity
  • Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and fabrics

Cloves

  • Natural antimicrobial properties
  • Strong, warm fragrance
  • Repels insects
  • Helps purify the air

Together, they create a powerful cleaner, deodorizer, and natural home freshener.

Top Ways to Use Baking Soda + Cloves

1. Natural Air Freshener (Better Than Store Sprays!)

This mixture absorbs bad smells and releases a warm, spicy scent.

How to make it:

  1. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda with ½ teaspoon ground cloves OR 4–5 whole cloves.
  2. Place in a small open jar or dish.
  3. Put it in rooms, closets, or near shoes.

Results:
Odors disappear, and the air smells clean and cozy.

2. Insect-Repelling Carpet Powder

Cloves naturally repel ants, moths, and some insects. Baking soda freshens fabrics.

How to use:

  1. Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda + 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
  2. Sprinkle lightly over carpets or rugs.
  3. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Vacuum thoroughly.

Great for freshening carpets AND keeping bugs away.

3. Sink & Drain Cleaner

This combo helps deodorize drains and leave a fresh scent.

How to use:

  1. Put 2 tablespoons baking soda down the drain.
  2. Add ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Pour warm water after 5 minutes.

Helps eliminate bad kitchen sink odors instantly.

4. Shoe & Closet Deodorizer

Cloves kill odor-causing bacteria, while baking soda absorbs moisture.

How to use:

  1. Fill a small fabric bag or sock with the mixture.
  2. Tie it and place inside shoes or closets.

Works better than store-bought deodorizers—and costs nothing.

5. Gentle Surface Cleaner

Ideal for kitchen counters, sinks, and stovetops.

How to use:

  1. Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda + a pinch of ground cloves.
  2. Add a few drops of water to form a paste.
  3. Scrub gently and wipe clean.

Leaves surfaces fresh, clean, and naturally scented.

Why You’ll Save Money

This simple mixture replaces:

  • Air fresheners
  • Carpet powders
  • Shoe deodorizers
  • Cleaning sprays
  • Drain fresheners
  • Insect-repelling sachets

All with just two ingredients you already own.

Safety Tips

  • Avoid using baking soda on aluminum surfaces.
  • Test on a small fabric area before applying widely.
  • Keep whole cloves away from small children and pets.

This baking soda and clove mixture is cheap, natural, and highly effective—proof that the best home solutions are sometimes the simplest! If you want, I can also give you a version for laundry, bathroom cleaning, or bug-repelling sachets.

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