Status: 11.01.2024, 19:03 PM
By: Sarah Isele
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Baking soda is not only an important ingredient in baking, but a true miracle cure in the household. Here are useful tips with the powder:
Baking soda plays a central role in the preparation of pastries. However, baking soda can be used for many other things. It is versatile, both in the home as a cleaning agent and in personal care, where it achieves impressive effects. LUDWIGSHAFEN24 knows why baking soda is a wonderful substitute for cleaning products and drugstore items
How do you use baking soda for cleaning?
Baking soda can be used very effectively as a universal cleaning agent – be it in the kitchen, in the bathroom or when doing laundry. Applied in combination with water, it achieves brilliant results. It is worth noting that for most cleaning tasks, a simple mixture of baking soda and water will suffice.
Baking soda isn't the only versatile home remedy. Cucumber water is also proving to be multifunctional, as are coffee grounds, which have a wide range of applications in the home, garden and body care. These substances make it possible to dispense with conventional drugstore products, similar to the versatile uses of baking soda.
Use baking soda to remove dirt and stains
As a practical tool in the home, baking soda is particularly effective in removing stains and dirt. A spoonful of baking soda makes it easy to clean dishes and pans, as long as they are not non-stick. To do this, boil water in the affected vessel, add baking soda and wait briefly. The oven can also be cleaned with simple home remedies such as baking soda.
Baking soda is also suitable for cleaning jewelry and silver. Simply soak the powder in water and they will shine in new splendor. Yellowed laundry or curtains can also be refreshed by soaking them in a baking soda and water solution. Soak the fabric in a baking soda-water mixture for some time and then wash it as usual.
Use baking soda to clean the toilet and drain
In the bathroom, baking soda can get rid of stubborn dirt in the toilet. These are difficult to remove, even the most commercially available household cleaners reach their limits. Apply baking soda to the stains overnight and the next morning they should be easily removable.
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For clogged drains caused by hair and soap residue, a mixture of baking soda and vinegar can help. Attention: A bubbling and bubbling sound will be heard from the drain. Don't worry, the vinegar will foam up the baking soda. After foaming and bubbling, rinse with hot water.
Baking soda binds foul odours
For contaminated grout in the bathroom or kitchen, baking soda is ideal. Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste and gently scrub the joints with a small brush. In this way, impurities and mould disappear without much effort. Baking soda also proves to be a true all-rounder in the household.
Bad smells can always develop in places where people live. It doesn't matter if household waste or refrigerator smells, baking soda helps. In the case of the trash can, sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom of the bucket and the foul odors will be binded. Also in the fridge, just sprinkle some baking soda on a small plate and place in the unit.
Replacement of dry shampoo or hair wash
If you have a significant event coming up and don't have time to wash your hair, there is a simple solution to avoid spending the evening with an oily hairline. Without spending a lot of time, some baking soda can be applied to a brush and then brushed over the head in zigzag patterns to absorb excess sebum.
The disinfectant properties of baking soda make it an effective remedy for blemishes. A quick way to treat bothersome pimples is to make a paste with a mixture of two tablespoons of baking soda and the same amount of water. This paste is applied directly to the pimple and should be left on for a quarter of an hour. After that, the skin is thoroughly cleansed with water.
Baking soda for cleaning teeth
For people who want to whiten their yellow teeth without buying special products from the drugstore, a mixture of a teaspoon of baking soda and half a teaspoon of water can help. However, caution should be exercised with this home remedy: it should not be used more than once a month, as the baking soda acts like sandpaper and can attack the enamel. In addition to baking soda, there are a few other tricks to get teeth whiter.
Baking soda is just as effective as a gentle exfoliant for the skin. To do this, a teaspoon of lemon juice is mixed with warm water and baking soda to form a paste. This paste is then applied to the body and then washed off. This scrub gently removes dead skin cells and makes the skin more supple. (rah)
This article has been machine-edited and carefully reviewed by editor Sarah Isele before publication.