Baking Soda questions.....
09-12-2007, 07:16 PM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Baking Soda questions.....
I've never used baking soda other than for washing cloths or inside my boots.
I'd spray down your clothes and vest in Scent Killer and line dry after washing.
I'd spray down your clothes and vest in Scent Killer and line dry after washing.
09-12-2007, 07:39 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Jackson, Michigan
Posts: 381
RE: Baking Soda questions.....
I use it with a commercial unscented soap while washing my hunting clothes. However, another way to use it is to make your own scent killer spray. I have used this for years and it works as well as any commercial spray. You will need to buy a spray bottle if you don't have one laying around somewhere. Here's the recipe for anyone interested that hasn't seen it before:
[align=center]Here's a recipe for homemade Scent Killer from Field and Stream.
2 Bottles of hydrogen peroxide 16oz
32 oz of distilled water
¼ cup baking soda
1 oz sportsman’s wash laundry detergent or any unscented detergent
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[align=center]Here's a recipe for homemade Scent Killer from Field and Stream.
2 Bottles of hydrogen peroxide 16oz
32 oz of distilled water
¼ cup baking soda
1 oz sportsman’s wash laundry detergent or any unscented detergent
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Pour hydrogen peroxide in a large open container.
Add the distilled water.
Add the baking soda and the unscented soap.
STIR DO NOT SHAKE!
Use a wooden spoon and stir the ingredients together. Add very small amounts of baking soda at a time stirring until it is completely dissolved. Let this ferment for three days, stirring once or twice a day. Do not seal tight in the first 3 days because it may build up pressure and explode. After the three days store the scent killer in dark containers like the peroxide containers and in my spray bottles. Light breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
Add the distilled water.
Add the baking soda and the unscented soap.
STIR DO NOT SHAKE!
Use a wooden spoon and stir the ingredients together. Add very small amounts of baking soda at a time stirring until it is completely dissolved. Let this ferment for three days, stirring once or twice a day. Do not seal tight in the first 3 days because it may build up pressure and explode. After the three days store the scent killer in dark containers like the peroxide containers and in my spray bottles. Light breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
09-13-2007, 06:04 AM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: Baking Soda questions.....
Heres my recipe, real simple
using an empty clean 1 galon milk jug, fill 1/2 the jug with distilled water, add 1 cup of peroxide, and 1 cup of baking soda, stir the jug, fill the rest of the jug, stir again, place cap on losely and place in a cool dark place. stir the bottle every 24 hours or so, baking soda will settle to the bottom.
also for cover scent, gather 50-100 acrons, crush acorns with hammer, place crushed acrones in pot, make sure its one you wont use again, add water, bring acorns to a boil. let cool, scoop out acrons and throw them away. take the mix and pour into one or more spray bottles. Make sure the cover scent is cool to the touch so you dont melt the bottle. The solution may be a dark color and may stain your clothes, I use the solution on my boots only. works great and smells great.
using an empty clean 1 galon milk jug, fill 1/2 the jug with distilled water, add 1 cup of peroxide, and 1 cup of baking soda, stir the jug, fill the rest of the jug, stir again, place cap on losely and place in a cool dark place. stir the bottle every 24 hours or so, baking soda will settle to the bottom.
also for cover scent, gather 50-100 acrons, crush acorns with hammer, place crushed acrones in pot, make sure its one you wont use again, add water, bring acorns to a boil. let cool, scoop out acrons and throw them away. take the mix and pour into one or more spray bottles. Make sure the cover scent is cool to the touch so you dont melt the bottle. The solution may be a dark color and may stain your clothes, I use the solution on my boots only. works great and smells great.
09-13-2007, 06:18 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lake County, Il
Posts: 2,205
RE: Baking Soda questions.....
I do use straight baking soda. I rub it into my hair after i shower and also sprinkle it onto my chest(hair). After donning my briefs I apply a liberal amount of baking soda to the outside of the briefs. Also baking soda is great for brushing your teeth!
09-13-2007, 06:39 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 4,679
RE: Baking Soda questions.....
I think I will be using more baking soda this year in my scent control. I will probably pour some over the top of clothes in their storagebags between hunts, and when they are fresh out of the dryer.