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Anyone who has ever spent time cooking and cleaning with baking soda already knows how messy of a task it can be. Baking soda is a valuable powder and no one likes to waste it on needless spills. Thankfully, this kitchen hack will prevent baking soda messes!

All you need to do? Head to Amazon or a local store and purchase a salt shaker! Of course, you are going to want to make sure that it is completely free of salt. There are great models that can be found on Amazon for all of $5.

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We are going to let you in on a little secret: we are already using the salt shaker instead and it is a magical experience.

It’s the sort of hack that makes you wonder what you have been doing your entire life. In addition to the easier cleaning capabilities, the baking soda hack also frees up lots of extra cupboard space. You are no longer beholden to that big, clunky box that takes up too much room.

We must warn you, though. You are going to want to label the salt shaker that is being used for baking soda accordingly. Otherwise, your guests might end up with an unpleasant surprise when it is time to season their hashbrowns in the morning.

Check out the video about this amazing hack: