Powdery mildew
You can also use the baking soda for powdery mildew where it also works incredibly well. For gardens that have high humidity, it is needless to say that powdery mildew can be one of the major causes of problems. As a gardener, you might realize that it affects so many plants while impatiens, zinnias, cucumbers and squash are very badly affected. To ensure that the baking soda is more effective, make sure that you mix it with dishwashing liquid and vegetable oil as well. Make sure that you use it on a weekly basis and avoid using it at a time when it is too sunny.
Garden Grime buster – cleaning your hands
After you are done gardening, just rib the baking soda on your wet hands and then rinse well and you will enjoy incredible benefits. It is of paramount importance that you clean your hands thoroughly after leaving the garden. Baking soda is very effective in eliminating the dirt completely and killing the bacteria that could cause diseases.