Deodorize wastebaskets: Add some baking soda to wastebaskets in the bathrooms, kitchen, or diaper bins regularly as you fill the container.

They said: “If you’re after a natural solution to keep your paddling pool clean or want to use something you’re likely to have at home – baking soda is a good choice.

Although inexpensive and non-toxic, baking soda can be just as useful as commercial products, according to Darren Bagley, a Michigan State University Extension educator.