10 Ingenious Unexpected Uses for Baking Soda

If you've ever had to make a quick grocery run after the gym, you'll appreciate this creative solution.

Try it: Flip your head upside-down and scoop a little baking soda into your hand. Distribute through your hair evenly, then brush until no powder is visible.

Why it works: Dry shampoos contain powders, like baking soda, to freshen the hair and scalp and eliminate "water-soluble gunk" like sweat, says Schueller.