[Margaret Pilkington]

Bi-carb soda is a boon for all king of cleaning jobs.........a heaped teaspoon in with the washing powder when you are washing whites......makes the whites snow white.

It is good for curing a smelly fridge........again, just a heaped teaspoon in warm water and wipe out the inside of the fridge.

If you are unfortunate enough to have a tom cat pee in your house.......you can either dust the spot with dry bi-carb (specially useful for fabrics/carpets)......or mix a solution and dab it into the stain.......leave it for 24 hours and then spot wash the area with detergent.......If the smell is persistent you may have to do it again. Oh, I should have said if you use the dry version, leave for 24 hours and then vacuum up.

Those are my tips with Bi-carb.