Can you use baking soda from the fridge for baking cookies?
sure, as long as it is still "fresh". To test, put some on a spoon and add a few drops of vinegar. If it bubbles and fizzes, its fine. If not, its too old and will not work in your cookies.
Can I use baking soda instead of baking powder? Why or why not?
Baking soda is just plain sodium bicarbonate. In order for it to do it’s job, it needs an acidic component. The baking soda works to neutralize the acid and this is what causes the leavening. In baking, the usual acidic components include vinegar, yogurt, lemon juice (or other citrus juice), buttermilk, brown sugar, and chocolate (now you know why almost all chocolate chip cookie recipes call for baking soda). When the basic properties of baking soda mix with the acidic properties of one of these ingredients it starts to neutralize creating air bubbles (carbon dioxide). This raises the baked good and also makes it more tender. Baking soda is ideal to be used instead of baking powder if there is an acidic component because it is about 4 times more effective than baking powder. ) Baking soda has an indefinite shelf life. Baking powder, on the other hand, does not.Baking powder is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) already mixed with an acid (usually cream of tartar). Therefore, baking powder on its own is used in baked goods that do not already contain an acid. It works in the same way baking soda does, by creating air bubbles which cause the batter to rise. If you find yourself without baking soda you can always substitute baking powder for baking soda. This is not true the other way around. But keep in mind that baking soda is much more effective so using more baking powder is needed. To make sure your baking powder is still effective, add about a tsp to a cup of hot water. If it is still good, it will start bubbling quite a bit. If it does not, time to throw it out and get some new.
Is it safe to use baking soda or vinegar on a pain of jeans?
Vinegar and baking soda are safe for almost any fabric, including your jeans Vinegar should be diluted, but can be used in wash or rinse, you can pour right in, or use the Downy Ball. Baking soda in wash only, to be rinsed out, or use it dry, toss jeans in with the baking soda into an airtight container and seal up. Vinegar is a good trick for brand new jeans too. Sets the dye so that they don't fade so fast, and bleed onto other clothes. You can do either as a soak, where you use a bucket and leave for days or overnight.
Can baking soda be used as a dehumidifier, to prevent rust on my guns and ammo?
can baking soda be used as a dehumidifier, to prevent rust on my guns and ammo? if so how much baking soda can i use (minimum) and how often do i have to change the baking soda?