Is there really a miracle product sitting in the back of your fridge -- something cheap that can zap bad smells, keep your teeth sparkly white, and even treat life-threatening diseases? Yes. That box of baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda (or sodium bicarbonate), can do some major things. Its superpowers come from a two-letter term: pH. That stands for “power of hydrogen” to make something either an acid or a base (alkaline). Baking soda is an alkaline substance. When it mixes with an acid, it alters the pH level. That’s why it can quickly soothe an upset stomach or cover a bad smell. What You’ll Learn from this book: -What is Baking Soda and Where Does it Come From? -How Does Baking Soda Work? -About the Recipes and Tips in this Book -Personal Care -Health and Medical Uses -In the Kitchen-Cooking and Food Preparation -In the Kitchen-Cleaning -Bathroom Uses for Baking Soda -All around the House -Laundry -Kids and Babies -Pets -Outdoor Uses for Baking Soda -Baking Soda Crafts