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2. White oil - Wikipedia

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   White oil is an insecticide spray used for controlling a wide range of insect pests in the garden. The spray works by blocking the breathing pores of insects, causing suffocation and death. It is effective in the control of aphids, scale, mealybug, mites, citrus leafminer and other smooth skinned caterpillars. [1] "

3. 15 things you can clean with baking soda - AOL

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   Simply soak overnight in washing-up bowl filled with hot water and a dash of baking soda. 13. The microwave. Pop a spot of baking soda onto a damp sponge and use it to clean a microwave. Quick and ...

4. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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   Sodium carbonate (washing soda) Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) Sodium hydroxide (lye) Sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) Sodium perborate; Sodium percarbonate; Tetrachloroethylene (dry cleaning) Trisodium phosphate; Water, the most common cleaning agent, which is a very powerful polar solvent; Xylene (can damage plastics)

5. Disodium pyrophosphate - Wikipedia

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   It is an acid source for reaction with baking soda to leaven baked goods. [4] In baking powder, it is often labeled as food additive E450. [ 5 ] In cured meats , it speeds the conversion of sodium nitrite to nitrite ( NO − 2 ) by forming the nitrous acid (HONO) intermediate, [ clarification needed ] and can improve water-holding capacity.

6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

7. Butterfly gardening - Wikipedia

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   One can also spray the plants with water, or rinse the plants with a mild detergent/water solution (although caterpillars should be relocated before suds are applied). Scented detergents are acceptable; those containing OxiClean should be avoided. The aphids will turn black within a day, and eventually fall off.

8. Do You Have To Soak Dry Beans? We Asked Camellia Beans - AOL

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   When the alkalinity is increased, and acidity decreased, the tough outer skins of beans break down noticeably quicker than without the baking soda," says Hayward.

9. People Are Drinking Baking Soda and Water, But Is the Viral ...

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   Baking soda and water have also been used to improve physical performance in sports, says Prest, “since it can potentially neutralize lactic acid buildup.” But more research is needed for a ...