7 Surprising Ways Baking Soda Revitalizes Your Hair, Skin and Body

2. Freshens Breath and Whitens Teeth

Research shows toothpastes with baking soda remove plaque and brighten enamel better than those without. Skip the special paste—dip your brush in a water-soda mix and clean as usual. For mouthwash, dissolve one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, and spit. Its antibacterial power reaches spots brushing can miss.