Grandmas’ tricks based on the use of baking soda They have been monopolizing the recipes home remedies for generations due to the surprising and countless uses that this product has in the home. So much so than sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3, (different from other similarly named products such as sodium percarbonate Na2H3CO6 or sodium carbonate Na2CO3), It is considered the “powdered Swiss army knife” of the home.
These white powder salts can be used in cosmetics and body hygienecan be ingested for relieve some ailments such as reflux, use in cooking to give fluffiness to the confectionery and, especially, they can be used in the home and garden to remove dirt, grease and odors or even to soften water or eliminate pests.
If you notice that a person has kilos of baking soda in their home – and not just packets for baking – it means that they know the numerous properties of this product and that they are committed to natural and ecological habits within their home. And the bicarbonate meets all the requirements of a modern and committed product:
- Is easy to use.
- It is a product cheap.
- It is totally versatile.
- Is lavatory.
- It is natural, non-polluting and biodegradable.
- Does not present no toxicity neither for people nor the environment (in fact, it can be used on children, pets or plants).
- It is very effective.
In a market that offers a product for every household need, it is appreciated that the multipurpose baking soda have so many practical functions. Next, we detail 45 practical uses of baking soda in the home and garden:
Uses of baking soda in the kitchen
With a little patience and about 200 g of baking soda mixed with water until you obtain a thick paste – similar to the texture of toothpaste – We can leave the oven sparkling. We cover the specific stains or the entire surface, including oven walls, and let it act for a while (from one hour to all night depending on the accumulated dirt). Next, we remove it with a damp cloth and spray it with vinegar to clean more thoroughly. You can also clean the washing machine with baking soda. We tell you about it in this article.
- 2. Clean fruits and vegetables
Although it is best to consume organic foods, Baking soda allows you to clean fruits, vegetables and vegetables in depth, It removes some pesticides because they decompose in an alkaline medium and is safer than other household disinfectants. You just have to immerse the products in a bowl of cold water with several tablespoons of baking soda and let it rest for about 15 minutes. You can also rub fruits and vegetables with a brush to remove more impurities.
- 3. Refrigerator with a good smell
It works for both refrigerators and clothing closets or even for the car. You just have to place a bowl with baking soda and It will absorb bad odors. It can be reinforced with some drops of essential oil such as lemon. It is recommended to change it every two months.
- 4. Used jars like new
We take advantage of the deodorant properties of baking soda and that also Eliminates flavors of previous liquids in glass containers. We just have to leave the jars overnight with water and several tablespoons of baking soda.
When they are very dirty we can reinforce the dishwasher with 2 tablespoons of baking soda because It is degreasing. If food has stuck or burned, it is best to let it soak for several hours with water, baking soda and detergent and then clean as normal.
- 6. Disinfected sinks
Even if we don’t see them, sinks are a nest of germs and bacteria that we can eliminate by sprinkling on them regularly. 3 tablespoons of baking soda and half a glass of white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes and scrub with a brush and more vinegar. It is finally washed.
With baking soda it can shine again silver, stainless steel or even gold because it is a descaling agent (it should not be used on aluminum). This helps us in the kitchen, cutlery, decorative objects or jewelry. Make a paste with three parts baking soda and one part water and rub it with a toothbrush on the surface to remove the dirt. Then wipe it with a dry cloth so that the piece remains shiny.
In the case of bronze we can add lemon juice.
- 8. Odorless wooden boards
Although for a few years it was believed that plastic was better for hygiene, it has been proven that, if they are clean, in the wooden and bamboo boards There is no bacterial growth and they are kept in good condition by treating them with oil from time to time.
To remove bad odors you just have to spread baking soda over the surface, Leave it on for a couple of hours and remove. Another trick to disinfect is to sprinkle sea salt and rub with half a lemon. Rinse afterwards.
- 9. Glossy glass ceramic
Although it is delicate, letting a paste of baking soda and white vinegar act for a few minutes and removing it with kitchen paper is a good remedy for clean it thoroughly, scratching a little if there are embedded stains.
- 10. No coffee and tea stains
If your mugs If your favorites have dark spots, they can be removed by soaking them overnight in a liter of water with 100 grams of baking soda. In the morning you can leave them like new.
- 11. Self-cleaning kitchen robots
To easily clean Thermomix-type kitchen robots, you just have to add a few tablespoons of baking soda to a liter of water, or depending on the capacity of the machine and beat for one minute at medium speed. It will be shiny.
- 12. Garbage bin ready
The problems with these cubes are usually stains and bad smell and baking soda can fix both. Sprinkle several tablespoons over the empty bucket at night and clean it in the morning.
- 13. Deodorized rags, cloths and sponges
In addition to changing cleaning and kitchen utensils when appropriate, We can improve its useful life with baking soda. You have to let the rags and cloths soak in hot water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda and in the morning rinse and dry.
- 14. Drains working
As simple as pouring half a cup of baking soda down the drains of the entire house and letting the water run to eliminate the bad smells.
If after making a pesto sauce with various garlic or chopping a lot of onion, we don’t want to smell so much, we just have to wash our hands with baking soda and water. The odors will disappear.
How to use baking soda in laundry
To increase the power of the detergent, you can add half a cup of baking soda to the detergent tank. washing machine. The clothes there will be more clean and bright by pH balance.
Grease, oil, sweat… baking soda is almost a universal stain remover. Make a paste with water and let it sit on the stain, rubbing gently if necessary. Then wash as normal. This applies to clothing such as rugs or sofas.
Uses of baking soda in the bathroom
He lavatory It is one of the places that benefits the most from the power of baking soda combined with vinegar. Although there are many versions of how to clean it, the most common is: pour 1 cup of baking soda into the toilet and let it sit for 1 hour. Meanwhile, we can clean the rest of the bathroom to take advantage of the time. Subsequently, 1 cup of white vinegar is added, which reacts, producing foam and bubbles. It is brushed with a brush.
- 19. Yellowish spots.
For very cases embedded You can leave the baking soda overnight to soften the stains.
It can be cleaned by passing through its entire surface a damp sponge with baking soda, rinse and dry.
- 21. Odor-free shower curtains
Since baking soda cleans and deodorizes, it is very useful in shower curtains wiping with a damp sponge. Then rinse.
We can get shiny tiles and prevent the appearance of mold on the tiles. together applying a baking soda and water paste and letting it act for a few minutes. Then remove with a damp cloth.
- 23. Risk-free mat
The shower mat can also stink and promote the appearance of mold. We sprinkle baking soda, let it sit for half an hour, scrub with a brush and rinse.
- 24. Brushes, combs and makeup brushes in good condition
With use, hygiene instruments accumulate dirt and skin and hair debris. By submerging them in warm water with a tablespoon of baking soda they will return to their original state.
How to use baking soda in the living room
A product that will help us cleaning the whole house It consists of diluting 1 tablespoon of baking soda and another of neutral liquid soap in a liter of hot water. We pour it into a container and use it in the surfaces of the different rooms.
- 26. Carpets without bad smell
Both the pet odors, tobacco or mere use can be eliminated by sprinkling plenty of baking soda on the carpet, letting it sit overnight and vacuuming it in the morning to remove any traces.
- 27. Stain-free rugs
But if the problem is stains, So we need reinforcement. We mix two tablespoons of white vinegar with 4 tablespoons of water and pour it over the stain, then we spread baking soda to cover it, let it rest and vacuum it at the end.
Adding half a cup of baking soda to the mop water With the usual cleaner we will be able to remove dirt better and achieve more shine.
Baking soda applications in the bedroom
A small amount of baking soda on smelly sneakers will reduce its odor. Throw it down the toilet in the morning.
Neutralize bad odors and protecting the mattress from mites and germs is possible by sprinkling baking soda over the entire surface, letting it sit for a few hours and vacuuming completely. If we add a few drops of essential oil of tea tree we enhance disinfection.
- 31. Stuffed animals without bad smell
We sprinkle baking soda on the stuffed animals, wait 15 minutes and remove it with a brush or outdoor hair dryer.
- 32. Wardrobes with a good atmosphere
The classic lavender sachets scent the closet, but they do not eliminate odors. We can reinforce them with a little baking soda in a container to absorb them and you could add essential oil with a pleasant aroma such as lavender or bergamot.
- 33. Laundry basket ready
It is another source of bad odor that we can solve by sprinkling baking soda every week and when we empty the laundry bucket, throw it away and shake the container.
- 34. No more yellowed clothes
When we change our wardrobe for the season we can find ourselves with T-shirts and dresses with yellowed armpits or collars. We can return them to their original white with about three tablespoons of baking soda and half a cup of white vinegar. With this mix we rub the stain, We let it soak for half an hour with more vinegar and at the end we rinsed well.
Use of baking soda in pets
- 35. Beds and sandboxes without bad smell
In the case of beds, and like rugs, sand try to sprinkle baking soda, Rest for about 20 minutes and vacuum it well.
In sandboxes, it is recommended to put several tablespoons of baking soda at the base and cover it with a sufficient layer of sand.
The cages and houses They can be cleaned more thoroughly by adding baking soda in a damp sponge.
To eliminate this type of smells, Baking soda can be added to the mop water.
- 38. Toys with good hygiene and smell
The pet accessories can be cleaned…