Baking Soda

[Jarreds]

Yahoo had an article called 40 uses for baking soda. Number 26 on the list said.



26. Clean cars

Use baking soda to clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats, and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a baking soda solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs, and tar. For stubborn stains use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush. Eliminate odors by sprinkling baking soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the baking soda.



Just curious who used baking soda for more then cleaning batteries.

40 fantastic uses for baking soda | Yahoo! Green

 

[mx5]

Dutch Boy now has paint with Baking Soda in it to absorb odors in the home. As a cleaner, I think baking soda is no better than soap. When used on a damp rag, it works as a mild polish. Using it dry on your carpet does give the car a nice clean smell.

 

[wannafbody]

IIRC people used to use cornstarch as a polish as well.