10 healthy uses for bi-carb soda

If you’re looking for a natural deodorant, bi-carb soda may just do the trick. “The bacteria that make your armpits smell bad converts your sweat into acidic waste products that give sweat its odour,” says Dr Sonpal. “Bi-carb soda can eliminate the smell of sweat by making the odours less acidic. Try patting bi-carb soda onto your armpits and you may notice the difference.”

The same technique can be used to reduce the smell of stinky feet – and even help with bad breath. “Bi-carb soda can neutralise and disrupt the bacteria in your mouth and gums that lead to bad breath,” says Dr Sonpal. “The recipe for bi-carb soda mouthwash is adding a half a teaspoon of bi-carb soda to half a glass of warm water, and then swishing as usual.”