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.
3. Baking Soda. Baking soda can effectively stop the itchiness caused by mosquito bites. Being alkaline in nature, it neutralizes the pH of the skin and hence provides relief. 1  Dissolve one teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water.2  Dip a clean cloth into the mixture and put the cloth over the affected skin area for 10 to 20 minutes.nion and garlic help reduce swelling and soothe the itching caused by mosquito bites. Moreover, their strong smell repels insects and mosquitoes. 1  Apply minced onion or garlic directly onto the affected area. 2  Leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it off.