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Baking soda has more uses than most people realize

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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To explain it better, here are some uses of baking soda:

Stains

Place the baking soda on a damp sponge and rub gently to remove stains from the walls, including children's scribbles. Find out the cleaning formula in the article "Bicarbonate and vinegar: allies in domestic cleaning".

grouts

To clean grouts, make a mixture of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and brush off the dirt. Check other uses of baking soda in cleaning in the article "Do cleaning with baking soda".

Stinky feet

Baking soda can also be used to end foot odor! Using two scoops of baking soda, you make small sachets and then put them inside shoes and sneakers overnight. Remove at dawn and try not to put on shoes and sneakers if there is still any trace of the baking soda - it can cause irritation to the skin.

Hair

Another of the uses of baking soda is as a hair grease remover. To get rid of the chemical residue that builds up in your hair, mix a tablespoon of the salt with your shampoo and apply it once a month. To learn more about how to make homemade shampoo and conditioner, see the article "Sustainable shampoo and conditioner homemade recipes".

Dishware

When washing dishes, fill glasses, cups, pans and all kinds of containers with water and baking soda . The mixture helps to unglue leftover food.

Cats

Spreading the baking soda in garbage cans or in the cat's litter box helps to reduce the bad smell.

Exfoliating

A mixture of three parts of baking soda and one of water has an exfoliating function, helping to remove dead cells from the body and restoring a healthy appearance to the skin. The technique also serves to remove cuticles before making the hand. See more details and tips in the article "Knowing the uses of baking soda for beauty".

Mattress

If your baby has an accident in bed during the night and ends up dirtying the mattress, this utility of baking soda can help you. Spread over the damp place, wait for two hours and clean with a vacuum cleaner. This dehumidifies and eliminates the bad smell. But don't forget to disinfect the mattress.

sink

To prevent the sink from clogging, preventively use a mixture of 250 ml of vinegar, water and baking soda. This "homemade mixture" eliminates the fat and food debris present in the pipes if you repeat the process periodically. Check out the video on how to prepare the natural cleaning product:

containers

If your pot or plastic container smells like food, even after washing it, a sponge damp with baking soda will solve the problem.

Fat

To clean the grease from the stove, use a mixture of three parts of baking soda and one part of water. Learn more in the article: "Do it yourself: sustainable products to clean the stove and polish wood".

Health

Baking soda also has medicinal properties and can be used at home as a more natural way to treat symptoms. Some problems baking soda can help are heartburn, alleviating insect bites, nasal decongestant, and removing splinters and glass. To learn how to apply baking soda for each problem, visit the article "Utilities of baking soda for health". But remember: if symptoms continue, see a doctor or doctor.

Where to buy baking soda?

Remember to purchase baking soda from a reliable manufacturer, as this is the only way to ensure that the product is natural and that it has not harmed the environment in its manufacturing process.

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