Forget complicated ingredients, toxic fumes, and expensive cleaning products that promise miracles but rarely deliver. The answer to most household problems is probably right at home – in a small package of the white powdery substance known as baking soda.
Why do you need to know the baking soda trick? This versatile natural helper isn't just for baking. It works as a cleaner, degreaser, deodorizer, and even a fabric softener! Below, we reveal 10 simple but extremely effective tricks on how to use baking soda to clean your clothes. clean every corner of your home – fast, cheap and without chemicals.
10 tricks for cleaning with baking soda
1. Sink cleaner
Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup vinegar and add 3 drops of lemon essential oil. Pour the mixture down the drain or sink, leave for a few minutes, and rinse with hot water. The vinegar and baking soda create a strong foam that will remove deposits, remove odors, and leave the sink sparkling clean.
2. Natural fabric softener for towels
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your washing machine during the rinse cycle. Your towels will be soft, fragrant, and free of that hard feeling after washing. For best results, dry them in the sun – naturally and effectively.
3. Limescale and soap scum remover
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. Apply the mixture as a paste to your bathroom surfaces, leave it on for a few minutes, then scrub with a soft cloth. The surfaces will be spotlessly clean and shiny.
4. Stove cleaner
In a bowl, mix 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon liquid castile soap, and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Soak the stovetop parts in this solution, then scrub them with a toothbrush. Even the most stubborn grease won't stand a chance.
5. Mattress cleaner and odor remover
Sprinkle a cup of baking soda mixed with 3-4 drops of essential oil (e.g. lavender) over the mattress. Leave it for at least an hour, then vacuum thoroughly. The result? A clean, fresh, and odor-free bed.
6. Oven cleaner
Mix baking soda with liquid soap and a little water into a thick paste. Apply the paste to the inside of the oven and leave it overnight. Wipe it off with a cloth the next day. The dirt will literally melt away.
7. Homemade air freshener
Place a few tablespoons of baking soda in a small jar, add your essential oil of choice, cover with a soft cloth and secure with an elastic band. Place in the bathroom, closet or car. Shake the jar several times to restore freshness.
8. For cleaning and refreshing carpets
Mix 2 cups of baking soda with 10-20 drops of essential oil. Sprinkle the mixture on the carpet, leave for at least half an hour, then vacuum thoroughly. It freshens the fibers and removes unpleasant odors.
9. Grill cleaner
Sprinkle baking soda directly onto the grill grates while they're still warm and scrub with a wire brush. It removes baked-on food and grease without any additional tools. Your grill will be ready for your next picnic.
10. No-Scratch Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of citric acid into the sink. Leave it for 15 minutes, then rinse. The bubbles will do the work for you - the sink will be white, clean and free of unpleasant odors.
Conclusion
Who would have thought that such a humble white powder could have so many talents? Baking soda is a true home multi-tasker that doesn't need flashy packaging to prove its worth. With a little imagination and a few drops of essential oils, you can use it to clean almost anything - from the bathroom to the bedroom. And yes, your home will smell better than in a cleaning commercial.
