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Putting baking soda on a bee sting actually works!
Mix baking soda with water to form a thick paste and slap it on ASAP. "The sting is produced by an acid and if you put baking soda on as soon as you can, it neutralizes the acid.:
If you don't have don't have have baking soa, wet the effected area and rub it with an uncoated aspirin; the aspirin will help control swelling, pain, and inflammation.
Boost your current laundry detergent by adding some vinegar and baking soda.
I don't use laundry soap that has dies and perfumes in it. I use Armand Hammer - unscented. I use less than what they specify in the instructions and I boost it with vinegar and baking soda. You don't need a lot - about 1/2 cup of vinegar to 1/4 cup on baking soda. This seems to keep the whites white and clean the protein out of towels and underwear as well.