How to clean sofa with baking soda?
Cleaning the sofa with baking soda is an effective, practical method and prevents exposure to harmful chemicals
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Have you ever stopped to think that there is a very simple method that teaches you how to clean your sofa with baking soda? This method is great for avoiding exposure to harmful chemicals, as well as being practical and effective.
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To do this, you just need to separate enough baking soda to cover the area of the sofa that needs to be cleaned. Then add water little by little until it forms a paste.
With a sponge (preferably vegetable sponge - understand why in the article: "Vegetable sponge: how to use it and its various benefits"), rub the stained area with the sodium bicarbonate paste.
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If the stain is too deep, you can also use a brush to remove the dirt. Allow this mixture to act for at least 40 minutes, or until it dries and then removes with a vacuum cleaner.
You can also dry clean the sofa using the same procedure, but without the water, of course.
Why use baking soda when cleaning the sofa?
Sodium bicarbonate is a salt of the formula NaHCO3 found as a white, crystalline powder with an alkaline pH. It is commonly used as an antacid or as a yeast, especially in cooking recipes (see more in the article "Utilities of baking soda in the kitchen"). It is also widely used to combat bad odors due to its antiseptic action, which combats bacterial growth. But, in fact, it has countless uses in the most different situations, ranging from cleaning the walls to the skin.
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The baking soda that we find for sale is indicated as suitable for food use, is used for the preparation of beauty products, to treat mild health problems such as thrush and heartburn, and is great for cleaning.
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It neutralizes the odors of sofa fabrics and also has an abrasive action, which helps to exfoliate dirt stains.
Using baking soda to clean the sofa allows you to clean the sofa efficiently, effectively and healthy, as this method avoids spending time and energy, has good results, saves cleaning products and does not demand products harmful to your health, from your own children and animals. Learn more about this topic in the articles: "Substances to avoid in cosmetics and hygiene products" and "Cleaning with chemical products is as harmful as smoking 20 cigarettes a day, says study".
