Acid Spills (hydrochloric or sulfuric acid): Neutralize spill with sodium bicarbonate/baking soda 2. Wait until bubbling/fizzing has stopped 3. When using a neutralizing spill kit, the kits are buffered and will not have a bubbling action. Be careful not to over-neutralize 4.

Step 1: Sprinkle baking soda over both battery terminals. The baking soda will react by bubbling up quite ferociously for a couple seconds. The reaction between the baking soda and water mixture and the acidic corrosion on the battery terminals will neutralize the acid, making it safe to handle.

Step 1: Mix up your homemade battery cleaner. The recipe is simple. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda into one cup of water, and stir it together until it’s thoroughly mixed.

Clinical trials have shown that a daily dose of baking soda can not only reduce acidity but actually slow progression of the kidney disease, and it’s now a therapy offered to patients.

High blood pressure: Sodium bicarbonate might increase blood pressure. People who already have high blood pressure should avoid sodium bicarbonate. Low potassium levels in the blood: Sodium bicarbonate might lower potassium blood levels. People who already have low levels of potassium should avoid sodium bicarbonate.

Treat kidney disease: A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate can help people whose kidneys can no longer remove enough acid from their blood.

Here are some tips to help keep your kidneys healthy.

1. Keep active and fit.
2. Control your blood sugar.
3. Monitor blood pressure.
4. Monitor weight and eat a healthy diet.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Don’t smoke.
7. Be aware of the amount of OTC pills you take.
8. Have your kidney function tested if you’re at high risk.

Limit animal protein: Eating too much animal protein, such as red meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood, boosts the level of uric acid and could lead to kidney stones.