Baking soda, an ally for the well-being of the house

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Baking soda, an ally for the well-being of the house

2018-07-20 20:55:11 / [email protected]/ Teresa Valenzuela Garca

kitchen highlights the white powder when cleaning different appliances. Just sprinkle it with some water in the oven or inside the refrigerator and let it act for about 30 minutes and it's enough: the equipment will be like new.

The same thing happens with surfaces like ceramics or gas. in which, the battle against fat, can raise real headaches.

Cleaning the walls is another of the home uses of baking soda. It's not only that the application of a mixture of water and vinegar gives them a particular luster, but also a powerful resource against the mold of the walls which, more or less frequently , can attack the bathroom.

It is also interesting to know that among the properties of sodium bicarbonate, there is the fact that it is capable of restoring splendor to all kinds of silver objects: from a housewife at a tea set, pendants, rings or bracelets Rubbing a simple cloth soaked in baking soda is all you need to make them shine like the first day.

One of the lesser known uses of baking soda in the home is its application in the bedroom, a space in which can significantly contribute to the cleaning of mattresses. More than against stains, the use of this compound will help in the elimination of bad odors.

To do this, simply spray it on the surface of the mattress and let it act for about half an hour. After this period you will have to breathe it and enjoy a mattress without any trace of aroma the night before.

With regard to stain removal, baking soda will be a great ally to find with those who cause, for example, the use of deodorants, passing a towel soaked in baking soda and vinegar will help, after the usual washing, not even a trace of it.

When adding a cup of baking soda in the washing machine once it is full of water, it will help remove strong odors from the clothes and the same thing will happen when it comes to finishing the smell of moisture in a carpet if you sprinkle the surface of the same with baking soda and let it act for a minimum of 60 minutes (enough, it will be enough later). Sodium has a great absorption power, so outside the indicated uses, it can also serve as a natural air freshener. Place a container containing baking soda in the cabinet, and even add a few drops of lavender or rosemary essential oil, eliminate odors and promote a pleasant scent.

Have you ever felt this characteristic odor that only clogged pipes can wake up? Sodium bicarbonate has extremely practical properties, and it's a powerful piston. Regardless of whether it's emptying the kitchen or the bathroom, the home remedy will also be worthwhile. It is only a matter of pouring the baking soda and vinegar in equal parts and letting it work for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the effect is complete, let the water flow to remove the debris or pour it
The water boils slowly to prevent the environment of the drain from being affected by the temperature.

The technique is as effective or more effective if it is used as a method of prevention. It is advisable to repeat this action at least once a month so that the problem does not get worse and you have to ask for the services of a plumber.

Sodium bicarbonate has properties that exceed its disinfecting power. or the elimination of odors.

The flowers are a resource with a multitude of advantages in terms of decoration and interior design, although, if you opt for fresh flowers instead of typical pots, you will have to keep them more long time. Its ephemeral nature, however, has a remedy based on sodium bicarbonate. Dilute a spoonful of this compound in the water of the mud is economical and easy to maintain in perfect condition for much longer.

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