Smoke odor may remain in clothing, upholstered furniture, carpets, and draperies unless they are properly deodorized before cleaning. Consult professional fire restorers or dry cleaners about using a counteractant, a chemical or additive that breaks up smoke molecules to eliminate odors.
Try these home remedies for killing roaches. Mix Sugar and Baking Soda. This method is cheap, simple, and cost effective. Stir together Â½ cup of sugar and Â½ cup baking soda. Place dabs of the mixture in strategic spots like behind or beneath appliances, in closets, or near wastebaskets. Roaches are attracted to the sugar, and ingest the mixture. The baking soda gives them gas and ultimately kills them.
Use a Baking Soda solution of 1/4 cup Baking Soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs, and tar. For stubborn stains use Baking Soda sprinkled on a damp sponge.aking Soda 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup buttermilk Sift together flour, Baking Soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.