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.
- Rub on a paste of Bi-carb and water as an aid in treatment of warts and moles.
- Clean high chairs, car seats, strollers, and plastic mattress protectors with dry Bi-carb.
- Put some Bi-carb in with the nappies to soak. It will deodorise cloth nappies.
- Give baby bottles a good cleaning with soda and hot water.
- If your baby spits up on his clothes after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip it in Bicarbonate of Soda and dab at the stain. The odour will go away.
- Neutralise vomit odour by sprinkling the area with dry Bi-carb.
- Putting 2 tbsp. of Bicarbonate of Soda in your baby’s bath water will help relieve nappy rash irritations.
- Making Play Clay with baking soda: combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups Bicarbonate of Soda, 1 cup cornstarch.
- To relieve sunburn: use a paste of Bicarbonate of Soda and water.