Useful Bi Carb – Around The Home

Bicarbonate of Soda is a naturally occurring substance made from sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline solid with a slightly alkaline taste. It’s often found in mineral springs and in its natural form it’s called nahcolite.

Bicarbonate of Soda can be purchased from any supermarket and is inexpensive. Store the box in a cool, dry place like the pantry or a cupboard.

Bi-carb can be used as a natural, safe substitute for chemicals in a myriad of ways around our homes.  Experiment and find out for yourself.

• Add one-half cup Bicarbonate of Soda with the usual amount of detergent in your regular wash cycle.

• Add to water to remove the “gamey” taste from wild game.

• Add to water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.

• Add two full tablespoons Bicarbonate of Soda to the usual amount of detergent you use.

• Always add ½ cup Bicarbonate of Soda to your washing machine load.

• Bicarbonate of Soda comes in really handy for softening hardened paintbrushes. It saves buying new brushes every time. Soak brushes overnight in a litre of hot water, a cup of Bicarbonate of Soda and a quarter cup of vinegar.

• Bicarbonate of Soda will also put out fires in clothing, fuel, wood, upholstery and rugs.

• Bicarbonate of Soda sprinkled into your clothes dryer will keep clothes fresh smelling.

• Bicarbonate of Soda, sprinkled into your rubber gloves will make then easier to put on.

• Be sure to keep an extra box of Bicarbonate of Soda by your stove in case of grease or electrical fire. Scatter the powder by the handful to safely put it out.

• Boost the strength of liquid laundry detergent.

• Clean a fibre glass bath tub or shower.

• Cleans a refrigerator.

• Clean a stainless steel sink.

• Clean and deodorise a cutting board.

• Clean bathroom tiles.

• Clean chrome bumpers and hubcaps.

• Clean coffee and teapots.

• Clean dirt and grime from hands.

• Clean dirt, grime, and scuffmarks from doors, stoves, laminated tabletops, microwaves, linoleum floors, and tile. Sprinkle Bicarbonate of Soda on a damp sponge, wipe clean, and dry.

• Clean kitchen food processors from stains and grease etc but putting Bicarbonate of Soda in and whiz around a little.

• Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.

• Clean vegetables and fruit with Bicarbonate of Soda. Sprinkle in water, soak and rinse the produce.

• Clean your fridge and freezer with dry Bicarbonate of Soda sprinkled on a damp cloth. Rinse with clear water.

• Clean your silver with vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda.

• Coffee stains in cup and glasses with stubborn stains can disappear with paste of Bicarbonate of Soda and water.

• Cover the bottom of the litter box with one-quarter inch Bicarbonate of Soda then add the litter.

• Dampen area, sprinkle with Bicarbonate of Soda let soak overnight, then scrub with a sponge, rinse, and dry.

• De-grease and clean barbecue grills.

• Deodorise your fridge and freezer by putting in an open container of Bicarbonate of Soda to absorb odours. Stir and turn over the Bicarbonate of Soda from time to time. Replace every 2 months.

• Sprinkle some Bicarbonate of Soda in to cupboards, dishwasher, carpet, food containers, rubbish bin and shoes to deodorize them.

• Put one cup Bicarbonate of Soda down the toilet and sinks, add half a cup of vinegar and some boiling water. Put in the plug in the sink and leave for half-an-hour. Repeat once a week. Bicarbonate of Soda helps maintain proper pH and alkalinity, controlling sulphide odours.

• For a badly-burned pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer of Bicarbonate of Soda directly onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle on just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight, and then scrub it clean next day.

• For silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles: place the silver on aluminium foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling water and 4 tbsp. Bicarbonate of Soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.

• Powdery Mildew can be eliminated  : To one bucket of water add 7 teaspoons (20 grams) of Bicarbonate of Soda and sufficient laundry soap to make a rich lather. Stir the mixture to dissolve the Bicarbonate of Soda powder. Spray both sides of the affected leaves. And Black Spot can be eliminated : To 10 litres (USA=21pints, UK=17½ pints) of water add 1 tablespoon (USA/UK=3 teaspoons) of bicarbonate of soda, 1 tablespoon of soap detergent and 2 tablespoons of white oil. Stir the liquid to completely dissolve the bicarbonate powder. Before applying the mixture first water the rose’s foliage to remove any dust and allow the leaves to dry. NEVER spray in full sunshine or in the heat of the day as the leaves may burn, instead wait until early evening.

• Rub baking soda on your cutting board to rid of the odours from garlic, onions etc.

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