The antibacterial and hygienic power of baking soda has made it one of the most used household cleaning products, and it is present in many of the most popular household cleaning hacks. And, in addition to being super good to remove dirt and bad odors, it is not harmful to health or the environment and, therefore, it is a very effective alternative to avoid the most toxic cleaning products.
The antibacterial and hygienic power of baking soda has made it one of the most used household cleaning products, and it is present in many of the most popular household cleaning hacks. And, in addition to being super good to remove dirt and bad odors, it is not harmful to health or the environment and, therefore, it is a very effective alternative to avoid the most toxic cleaning products.
Clean surfaces
Clean surfaces
Baking soda is great for cleaning all surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen. Sprinkle it on a slightly damp sponge or cloth and rub the surface in question. Then, rinse with another clean and dry well.
- Deeper. If you want to do a more thorough cleaning, mix a little baking soda with liquid soap, apply it on what you want to clean, let it act for about 5 minutes, scrub, rinse and dry.
Mop the floor
Mop the floor
Another use of baking soda is to clean ceramic floors that are not waxed. Removes dirt without leaving marks or scratches.
- How to do it. Add half a cup of baking soda to a bucket of warm water. Use this solution to scrub the floor. And then rinse and let it dry. in a bucket of warm water. Mop and rinse for a shiny floor.
Cleaning rugs and removing bad odors
Cleaning rugs and removing bad odors
Since it is highly absorbent, baking soda is great for cleaning things that can't be washed with water, like most rugs.
- How to do it. It is as simple as sprinkling it on the carpet, letting it act for a minimum of half an hour to absorb dirt and bad odors, and then vacuuming to remove it along with the dirt.
Discover here all the tricks to have the carpets without stains or marks.
Cleaning the upholstery
Cleaning the upholstery
As with carpets, baking soda is also great for cleaning, disinfecting and removing bad odors from upholstery that cannot be washed or removed.
- How to do it. Sprinkle the baking soda all over the surface, paying special attention to the nooks and crannies of the joints and seams, let it work for a minimum of half an hour, and then vacuum.
Sanitize pet cushions and blankets
Sanitize pet cushions and blankets
If you have cats or dogs at home, you can use the baking soda to sanitize their utensils for rest or sleep.
- How to do it. In the event that they are not washable, you can apply it directly on the cushions, blankets and booths and, then, shake them well or vacuum. And if they are washable, leave it to act for a few hours and then wash it in the washing machine to finish cleaning it completely.
Brighten silver
Brighten silver
In addition, baking soda is one of the products that you can use to clean silver with what you already have at home.
- How to do it. Mix a little baking soda with a little water to make a paste. With the help of a cloth, rub the silver with this paste. And then wipe with another clean cloth.
Disinfect vegetables
Disinfect vegetables
You can also use it so that the vegetables are perfectly washed and free of impurities.
- How to do it. In the sink full of water, soak the vegetables for a few minutes along with a little baking soda. And then rinse and ready to eat.
Remove bad odors from garbage cans
Remove bad odors from garbage cans
Apart from cleaning them, like other utensils and surfaces in the house, sodium bicarbonate is very effective in removing bad odors from garbage and recycling bins, responsible, in many cases, for those bad odors that take over the house and we don't know where they come from.
- How to do it. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the container where you put trash or things to recycle and it will absorb bad odors. But remember to clean and renew it periodically, it does not work forever.
Clean and deodorize the refrigerator
Clean and deodorize the refrigerator
Use it to both clean and deodorize your refrigerator. Like most of the white range appliances, they can be damaged when you clean them with conventional cleaners, it is always recommended to do it with sodium bicarbonate diluted in water. But, in addition, it also serves to absorb bad odors.
- How to do it. Clean the fridge and freezer inside and out with a cloth dampened with water and bicarbonate of soda, rinse and dry. And to remove bad odors, leave a container inside the refrigerator with a handful of baking soda.
Sanitize the hood, oven and microwave
Sanitize the hood, oven and microwave
It is also very suitable for cleaning the hood, the gas hob, the oven and the microwave.
How to do it
- Clean the surfaces and interior of the microwave and hood with a cloth dampened with water and baking soda. If they are made of steel, make sure it is very diluted and do a test in a place that is not visible to check that it does not leave scratches.
- Use it to clean the grates and burners on the gas hob. Soak them in water and vinegar, another powerful household cleaner. Then rub them with baking soda. And finally rinse and dry them.
- Rub the inside of the oven with a mixture of baking soda and water. Leave it on overnight and, the next day, remove it, rinse and dry.
Clean the dishwasher
Clean the dishwasher
You can use it both to clean the dishwasher inside and out and to eliminate bad odors.
- How to do it. To clean, dilute it with water and rub with a cloth dampened with this solution, rinse and dry. To remove the bad smell, add it to the wash and leave a container with a little baking soda between washes to absorb the odors.
If you want to know more, discover the mistakes we make when putting the dishwasher.
Sanitize and deodorize pipes
Sanitize and deodorize pipes
Use the baking soda to keep pipes in good condition and mitigate the bad odors they often give off.
- How to do it. Both to clean the pipes and to prevent them from giving off bad odors, at night, pour half a cup of baking soda diluted with a little water down the drain (which is like a thick paste). Leave it on overnight and, the next day, run warm water to finish washing it off.
Dressing brushes and combs
Dressing up brushes and combs
If they are made of materials that cannot be washed, you can use baking soda to remove grease, epidermal debris, and dirt that accumulates on brushes and combs.
- How to do it. Sprinkle baking soda over them and let it work for a few hours. Then, shake them well and, to finish removing all the remains, rub them between them or with a toothbrush that you have reserved for cleaning. And if they are made of plastic or washable materials, you can immerse them in a solution of water with bicarbonate and, after a few hours, rinse and dry.
Clean the shower curtain
Clean the shower curtain
It is also very effective for cleaning and disinfecting shower curtains, one of the dirtiest places in the house.
- How to do it. You have two options: rub it directly with a sponge or cloth dampened with water and bicarbonate and then rinse it off with the shower; Or, immerse it in a container full of water and bicarbonate and leave it to act for a few hours before rinsing.
Remove bad odors from sponges
Remove bad odors from sponges
Use it so that bath sponges and scrubbers no longer smell like hell.
- How to do it. Soak them for several hours in a solution of water and baking soda (4 tablespoons of baking soda for every liter of water). Then, rinse them and let them hang or hang to dry so they lose all the moisture.
Clean the mattress
Clean the mattress
If you have ever wondered how to clean a mattress, baking soda is the essential product to carry it out.
- How to do it. Sprinkle the baking soda over the entire surface (and especially where some liquid may have fallen as in the case of urine leaks), and let it rest for about two or three hours. After this time, remove the bicarbonate with the help of a vacuum cleaner. If you don't have it, you can push it to the ground with a hair dryer, or remove it with a clean cloth or brush.
Remove dirt from stuffed animals
Remove dirt from stuffed animals
If they can't be washed, give them a brush up with baking soda.
- How to do it. Sprinkle baking soda all over the stuffed animal; let it act for a few hours; and finally shake it well or vacuum it.
Enhance washing
Enhance washing
Baking soda is proven to help make clothes cleaner, fresher and more radiant.
- How to do it. Before washing, add half a cup of baking soda to the drum or detergent drawer.
In addition, it is very effective in cleaning the washing machine. Mix 50 ml of white vinegar, 250 ml of water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Pour all the ingredients into a spray bottle, shake well, spray on the surfaces of the washing machine, wipe with a damp sponge and dry with a cloth.
Remove stains and bad odors
Remove stains and bad odors
If you don't have a stain remover on hand or don't want to use harmful cleaning products, use baking soda.
- How to do it. You can apply it directly dry on stains or areas where sweat accumulates, and let it act for a few hours before washing. Either add a half cup of baking soda to the liquid detergent or during the rinse cycle.
More tips for removing the toughest stains, here.
Clean the iron
Clean the iron
If it has been getting dirty and you don't know what to do to clean the iron and make it look like new, take advantage of the benefits of baking soda.
- How to do it. Mix two tablespoons of bicarbonate with one of water (better if it is distilled so that it does not have lime and other impurities) until it has the consistency of a watery but dense paste. Apply it to the base of the iron. Let it work for a few minutes. Then wipe it off with a clean, slightly damp cloth. And finish with a clean, dry cloth.
