Baking Soda can be used for many things, baking, brushing your teeth and cleaning. It works great to get odors out of carpets or furniture that can not be washed conventionally. You can put a box of baking soda in the fridge or freeze to remove unwanted smells from left over food or the odor of a fridge or freeze that has been off for an extended period of time and left closed. You can sprinkle a small amount in the bottom of your garbage can to remove odors there as well. Baking soda can really be used for just about anything. If you have a grease spill on the floor simply sprinkle with baking soda and wipe up with a warm damp wash cloth. It can be used in the bathroom as well to remove stains. Use three part baking soda to one part water to create a paste, apply and let stand before wiping it clean. You can also remove mildew from a childs swimming pool by rinsing with baking soda and water or clean lawn furniture with 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 quart of water. Baking soda is a great cleaner and great for the environment.Take a look here to learn more: Some surprising (health) uses for baking soda