Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

Used to clean fruits and vegetables by removing dirt, wax, pesticide residues, and surface microbes when running water, soap, or commercial produce washes are unavailable.

Used to reduce overly acidic flavor in meals prepared with canned tomatoes, citrus, vinegar-based sauces, or preserved foods, making them more palatable in survival or low-resource conditions.

Used to create rise and fluffiness in breads, biscuits, pancakes, and quick breads when yeast or commercial baking powder is unavailable.

Used to safely neutralize small acidic spills such as battery acid (sulfuric acid), or other household acids in tool areas, workshops, and emergency cleanup situations.

Used to deter ants and bait cockroaches or other crawling insects without using commercial pesticides, making it suitable for use in food storage areas, shelters, pantries, and animal zones.

Used to reduce odor, moisture, and insect activity in bedding and nesting areas without harming chickens, chicks, or livestock.

Used to quickly suppress small grease or electrical fires in kitchens, stoves, or cooking stations when water would make the situation worse.

Used to control mice, pack rats, and small rodent pests when traditional poisons, traps, or pest control agents are unavailable or undesirable.

Used to control odor, absorb moisture, and reduce musty smells in enclosed storage areas, bedding, and waste systems when synthetic fresheners or chemical cleaners are unavailable.

Used to clean, deodorize, and soften clothes in hand-wash or machine-wash settings without commercial detergents.