Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Sodium bicarbonate, a versatile ingredient to always keep at home for the most varied uses. From cleaning to health, from cooking to beauty, an economic and ecological product that must not be missing

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Sodium bicarbonate, a single product to be used effectively for house cleaning, health and beauty. That's how.





Il sodium bicarbonate, along with salt, lemon, citric acid and vinegar is one of those versatile products to always keep on hand. Baking soda is readily available in any supermarket.

There are those who use it in the washing machine added to detergent to obtain whiter clothes or as an adjuvant in washing fruit and vegetables. Here are fifty other ways of use, all to be discovered:

Index

Sodium bicarbonate for PERSONAL HYGIENE

Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Toothpaste

Once a week you can use baking soda as an adjuvant for cleaning teeth. Dip the toothbrush in baking soda, pass it under water and use it as if it were a normal toothpaste. To make the taste more pleasant, add a few drops of mint essential oil.

Mouthwash

Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water. Use as a normal mouthwash. It will help you fight bad breath by neutralizing odors.

Cleaning of dentures and appliances

Dissolve two teaspoons of baking soda in a cup of hot water. Immerse yourself in the braces or dentures. Baking soda helps detach food scraps. You can complete the cleaning with the help of a toothbrush.

Face and body scrub

By combining three parts of baking soda with one part of water you can obtain a exfoliating to be used for the face or body. Gently massage into the skin in circular motions and then rinse with warm water.

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Deodorant

Baking soda can be used pure as a do-it-yourself deodorant for the feet and armpits, applying it with your fingers or with the help of a powder puff. To obtain a liquid deodorant, dissolve two teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of water, let it rest for 24 hours and transfer everything to a spray container, perhaps recycling the package of an old deodorant.



Antacid digestive

To aid digestion and eliminate stomach acid, it is advisable to dissolve a teaspoon of bicarbonate in a glass of water to which you have added the juice of half a lemon. In this way an antacid is obtained which helps digestion and avoid swelling.

Insect bites and irritations

Make a creamy mixture to apply on insect bites for relieve itching mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with a little water. In case of slight irritation of the skin, apply a little baking soda to the affected areas after showering with the skin still wet.

Hand cleaning

To neutralize dirt and bad smells, rub the mixture obtained by mixing three parts of baking soda with one part of water on your hands. You can add a teaspoon of baking soda to the amount of liquid soap that you usually use to obtain an even more effective anti-odor action.

Shampoo

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the amount of shampoo you usually use and mix well. Your hair they will be soft and clean since the baking soda will have eliminated any residue of limestone or left by styling products.

Brushes and combs

For a better cleaning of brushes and combs, immerse them in a basin of warm water in which you have dissolved a spoonful of bicarbonate, which will help you to eliminate any residue present on them.

Bathroom

If you want to get a soft and velvety skin, add half a cup of baking soda to the bath water and you will be amazed at the emollient effect obtained.


Footbath

Dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in a basin of hot water and immerse your feet for a relaxing foot bath. By combining a little water with a spoonful of baking soda you can obtain a paste to rub on heels and rough areas to soften them.


Sodium bicarbonate for CLEANING AND LAUNDRY

Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Bathroom

To clean bathtubs, sinks, sanitary ware and tiles, sprinkle the surfaces with a little baking soda and then rub with a damp cloth or sponge. For greater effectiveness on stubborn stains, form one abrasive cream adding a little baking soda and fine salt to the dish soap.

Pots and dishes

Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the water for soaking dishes and pots to help remove stains and grease. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the amount of detergent you usually use to enhance its cleansing effect.

Sponges

To disinfect and eliminate bad smells from sponges, immerse them in a basin of hot water with the addition of four tablespoons of baking soda.

Microwave oven

For cleaning the Microwave dip a cloth in a solution of water and bicarbonate. You can use this remedy for both the inside and the outside of the oven. Rub and then rinse well with water only.

Silverware

To clean the silverware, form a cleaning paste with three parts of bicarbonate and one part of water. Rub it on objects gently using a damp cloth. Rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly. Your silverware will be more bright that never.

Coffee pots and teapots

To delete spots e bad smells from teapots and coffee pots, immerse them in a solution of hot water and bicarbonate. For stubborn stains, try scrubbing them using the cleaning paste above.

Cleaning the oven

Sprinkle the inside of your oven with baking soda, sprinkle it with hot water and let it sit overnight. In the morning, scrub with a damp sponge to remove grease and stains. Rinse and dry.

Pavements

For cleaning floors, you can replace common detergents on the market by dissolving a glass of baking soda in a bucket of hot water. Then proceed with normal cleaning. For stubborn stains, sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge and rub the affected areas.

Furnishings

To remove stains from lacquered furniture, sprinkle the surface of a damp sponge with baking soda and rub gently. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth.

Shower curtains

Clean and disinfect plastic shower curtains by sprinkling them with baking soda and wiping them with a damp cloth. Rinse them and hang them out to dry.

In the washing machine

To enhance the effect of the liquid detergent, add a spoonful of bicarbonate to the detergent compartment inside the washing machine. You will get cleaner and shinier clothes. In addition, the baking soda helps eliminate limescale residues from the washing machine.

Children's clothes

To protect the delicate skin of children it is necessary to use very delicate detergents. But stains are often difficult to remove. To combat them, add half a cup of baking soda to your liquid detergent or rinse cycle for an odor-free effect.

Washable nappies

For the pre-wash di washable nappies, immerse them in a basin of hot water in which you have dissolved half a glass of bicarbonate.

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Sports equipment

Use a solution of water and bicarbonate to clean sports equipment and baking soda to eliminate odors from backpacks and gym bags. Use a cleaning paste made of water and bicarbonate and a toothbrush or brush to take care of the golf clubs.

Stains of grease and oil

To remove traces of grease and oil from the garage floor, for example, sprinkle the stains with baking soda and then scrub them with a damp brush.

Car cleaning

Use baking soda to clean car lights, chrome, mats, and windows. Pour into a spray container a solution consisting of one liter of water and 50 g. of bicarbonate and use it with a soft cloth, such as microfibre. Sprinkle stubborn stains with baking soda and scrub with a damp sponge or brush.

Sodium bicarbonate for DEODORING

Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Refrigerator

Place a container containing bicarbonate on one of the refrigerator shelves. The baking soda will absorb and neutralize bad smells.

Chopping board

To eliminate bad smells from the cutting board, sprinkle it with baking soda and let it act for a few minutes before proceeding with the usual washing.

Garbage cans

Sprinkle the bottom of the garbage cans with baking soda to keep odors away.

Recycling

Often clean the containers intended for separate collection using a damp sponge on the surface of which you will have sprinkled bicarbonate. Rinse and dry. Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the container to prevent bad odors from forming.

Pipes and drains

To eliminate bad smells from drains and pipes and prevent them from re-forming, pour half a glass of baking soda into sinks, showers or tubs and let the water run. To be repeated once every ten days.

Dishwasher

Use water and baking soda to clean and deodorize the dishwasher. Baking soda can be used in addition to dishwasher detergent to enhance its effect and to eliminate odors. To prevent it from forming, sprinkle the bottom of the dishwasher with baking soda before each wash.

Lunch box

To deodorize the trays you use to take your lunch with you, sprinkle the inside with baking soda between uses, or insert a small container filled with baking soda. Leave to act for a long time so that the baking soda can absorb odors and then proceed with the normal washing.

rugs

To eliminate odors from carpets, sprinkle them abundantly with baking soda and leave to act overnight, or in any case for as long as possible. Collect most of the baking soda using a broom and complete the cleaning with the vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum cleaner

Using the method explained in the previous point for cleaning carpets, you will get the “side effect” of removing bad smells even from your vacuum cleaner.

Cabinets and drawers

Put small containers filled with baking soda in cupboards and drawers if you want to keep bad smells away.

Automotive

To eliminate bad smells from seats and carpets, sprinkle them with baking soda. Wait fifteen minutes before vacuuming.

Sneakers

To avoid the formation of bad smells inside your shoes, sprinkle the inside with baking soda when you are not using them. Of course, shake them before putting them on.

Bed linen and towels

Add half a cup of baking soda to the rinsing cycle of sheets and towels for a refreshing and deodorizing effect.

Sports clothing

Especially in the case of clothing used for sports, add half a glass of bicarbonate to the rinse cycle of the washing machine in order to more easily fight bad odors during washing and to obtain a disinfectant effect.

Teddy

For a deodorizing and refreshing effect on your children's soft toys, dry clean with baking soda. Sprinkle it on the soft toys, let it act for fifteen minutes, then brush.

Sodium bicarbonate; uses for PETS

Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Litter boxes

Sprinkle the bottom of your pet's litter boxes (cats, hamsters, birds) with baking soda before adding clean sand or clay. You can sprinkle baking soda on the surface of the litter from time to time to enhance the anti-odor effect.

Baskets and blankets

For better cleaning of your pets' baskets and blankets, add two tablespoons of baking soda to the washing detergent and / or rinse water. For dry cleaning, sprinkle the fabrics with baking soda, wait fifteen minutes and vacuum.

Toys

Immerse the plastic toys in hot water and baking soda, then complete the cleaning with a sponge and detergent. Sprinkle the cloth toys with baking soda, leave to act for a long time and remove the residues with a brush.

Dressing table

To keep your dog's coat clean and shiny, add baking soda to the wash water or sprinkle it with baking soda before brushing carefully.

Baking soda: other uses

Proving

You can add a teaspoon of baking soda to the yeast used for the dough of sweets and cakes. Remember that baking soda is an adjuvant to leavening, but it cannot replace yeast.

Camping

Baking soda is a multipurpose substance that may come in handy on your next camping trip if you want to travel with a small amount of luggage. It will serve you as a deodorant, detergent for dishes, pots and clothes, toothpaste and it will be useful in case of insect bites.

Suffumigi

Inhalations of steam, or fumigations, are a real panacea for decongesting the respiratory tract in case of a cold. Do this: bring water to a boil, add two tablespoons of baking soda and breathe in the vapors that will be released for ten minutes, covering your head with a cloth. This is a very effective grandmother's remedy. To try.

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