Have you ever attempted to clean with baking soda? It’s not just for cake baking! A cheap box of baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda by some) can effectively clean your entire house. It’s extremely versatile, acting as a mild abrasive, scouring agent, and deodorizer to dissolve dirt, combat odors, and cut through grime.
Once you discover the power of this multi-tasking product, you’ll never need to buy expensive cleaning products again! Continue reading to learn about our favorite cleaning hacks.
What exactly is baking soda?
Do you have any in your pantry?
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a leavening agent that is commonly used in baked goods such as pancakes, cookies, and muffins. We’ll be surprised if you don’t have some in your kitchen cupboards!
Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is available at your local supermarket. It’s very cheap, and it makes an excellent natural cleaning product.
Almost Everything Can Be Cleaned With Soda
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a leavening agent that is commonly used in baked goods such as pancakes, cookies, and muffins. We’ll be surprised if you don’t have some in your kitchen cupboards!
Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is available at your local supermarket. It’s very cheap, and it makes an excellent natural cleaning product.
Baking soda can be used to clean your bathroom.
Get it spotless the natural way!
Follow the steps below to clean your bathroom with baking soda, from the shower head to the toilet bowl.
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Use bicarbonate of soda instead of cream cleaner.
Clean any surface that would normally be cleaned with a cream cleaner with a sprinkle of bicarbonate of soda on a sponge. It will remove dirt and grime just as well. It will also not leave you with a strong chemical odor. Finish with a microfiber cloth for a flawless finish.
Clean your hairbrushes and combs with baking soda.
Over time, your hair tools can become extremely gunky. Give them a thorough cleaning every few months to ensure they last a long time and remain in good condition.
Soak them for an hour in a mixture of 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 cups warm water, then rinse and dry.
Toothbrushes do not clean themselves!
Maintain a clean and germ-free environment for them.
Don’t introduce harmful bacteria into your mouth by soaking your toothbrush heads in a solution of 14 cup bicarbonate of soda and 14 cup water overnight and rinsing the next morning.
Make your own bathroom scrub with baking soda.
14 cup baking soda, 1 tablespoon liquid detergent, and some vinegar to make a nice thick consistency You’ll never need to buy bathroom cleaners again if you use a sponge with a large dollop of this homemade cleaner on all your bathroom fittings.
Make your grout whiter.
Baking soda is excellent for teeth whitening, so why not use it to whiten your grout? Clean grout is difficult to keep clean, but this trick will certainly help.
To make your own grout cleaner, follow these steps:
- Combine two parts baking soda and one part hydrogen peroxide in a mixing bowl.
- Apply the mixture to the grout with a cloth or an old toothbrush.
- Step 3 is optional. You can also use cotton wool pads to keep the mixture in place on the tile for a longer period of time.
- Allow for 10-20 minutes of resting time.
- Clean water should be used to rinse away the mixture.
- In the kitchen, use baking soda to clean.
Ideally, you should avoid using chemical-based cleaners in areas where food is prepared. They can be extremely toxic, and natural cleaners work just as well. We discovered some simple substitutions that you can make with baking soda.
Degrease the oven door.
Baking soda has never been more effective in cleaning than in the kitchen.
Cleaning the oven is a chore that we all despise, but it doesn’t have to be with bicarbonate of soda. This tried-and-true method will shine your glass oven door:
To make a paste, combine 3 parts bicarbonate of soda and 1 part warm water.
Warm the oven for a few minutes before turning it off.
Using a damp cloth, wipe the glass clean.
The paste should be applied to both sides of the oven door.
Allow the paste to sit for 2-3 hours, or until it turns brown.
Using a damp sponge cloth, wipe both sides.
To remove any excess, use a plastic car scraper.
Clear the clog in your kitchen sink
Look at how sparkly it is!
Pour half a cup of baking soda into the sink, then two cups of vinegar (malt is fine), and watch as the alkaline in the bicarb reacts with the acidic vinegar to create a volcano of froth. Allow to settle to help dissolve any built-up grime.
If your sink requires additional assistance, combine 1 cup bicarbonate of soda with 2 cups washing powder (great for de-greasing), then follow with vinegar. Finally, fill a kettle halfway with boiling water.
Clean up tea stains on mugs
Baking soda crystals can effectively remove stains from your mugs and help restore them to their former glory. Just be prepared to put in some elbow grease!
Scrub away with a clean scourer and some bicarb. It should take about 5-10 minutes to remove the stains and reveal a mug that is as good as new.
Refresh stale sponges
If your sponges begin to smell, resist the urge to throw them away.
Baking soda absorbs odors extremely well; soak sponges in a bowl of warm water containing 4 tablespoons of dissolved baking soda. Allow them to air dry and they should smell brand new.
Maintain the freshness of your refrigerator
What do you think it smells like?
Is your refrigerator stinking? Baking soda will keep it smelling fresh!
Bad odors aren’t just unpleasant when you’re looking for a late-night snack; they can also ruin the taste of the food around you.
To help neutralize odors, keep a small bowl of bicarb in your fridge. It absorbs bad odors like a sponge – just remember to replace it every month or so.
Get rid of stains on your Tupperware.
Whether it was a leftover curry or spaghetti bolognese that ruined your old Tupperware or plastic food containers, you can easily restore them. If yours are stained, greasy, or smelly, soak them overnight in a bowl of hot water with a sprinkle of baking soda to remove the stain.
Clean your dishwasher with baking soda.
Fill your dishwasher halfway with baking soda, then run an empty cycle. It’ll be clean and smelling good in no time.
12 Remove any baked-on residue from the pans.
Baking soda even makes cleaning pans easier! Shake a generous amount onto any dirty pans or roasting tins, then add hot water and a squirt of your favorite cleaning liquid and leave for 20 minutes. The baking soda will help dissolve any stubborn build-up, making cleaning a breeze.
Wipe down the inside and outside of the microwave.
Make sure it’s spotless!
Has your microwave gone unnoticed?
A damp sponge and a small amount of bicarbonate of soda can effectively clean and cut through grease in and on your microwave. If you have a lemon and some vinegar on hand, you can thoroughly clean your microwave.
14 Remove limescale from a kettle
It’s a miracle!
Limescale has no chance against bicarb! You can also use it to clean your kettle. See how it’s done in our video.
Bicarbonate of soda can be used to spruce up your living room.
Bicarbonate of soda can be used to clean everything from carpets to windows. Continue reading to find out how!
14 Vacuum dirty rugs and carpets
Is your carpet filthy? Baking soda can be used to clean carpets. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on your carpet, wait at least 15 minutes, then sweep as much as you can and vacuum as usual.
Allow the powder to settle overnight for the best results. Your carpet or rug should look brighter and smell better – a natural way to refresh your carpet. Consider how much money you could save if you avoided spending money on expensive carpet treatments.
Silver ornaments and fittings should be gleaming.
Mix three parts baking soda to one part water and apply with a clean cloth or sponge to and into your silver. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth – they’ll be gleaming!
Create your own Febreze substitute.
With this clever hack, you can make your fabrics smell amazing:
- 3/4 hot water in an empty spray bottle
- 4 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda
- Shake vigorously and set aside to cool slightly.
- A few drops of your favorite essential oil can be added.
- After it has completely cooled, give it another shake to combine the ingredients before spraying on clothes and soft furnishings.
Get rid of odors from a sofa
It appears to be brand new!
Your sofa may become a little squeaky over time. Sprinkle baking soda on a dry sofa and leave it for 10-20 minutes before vacuuming or brushing.
Clean your clothes with bicarb.
Baking soda will refresh and restore your entire wardrobe, from dull whites to dull jewelry!
How to Use Baking Soda to Brighten Whites
Are your pearly whites looking a little dingy? Cleaning with baking soda could be a good idea!
1 cup baking soda, along with regular liquid detergent, should be added to your next load of laundry. They’ll be much cleaner and brighter than they were before!
Use this simple method to whiten your children’s school shirts and polos.
Using Bicarbonate of Soda to Clean Jewelry
Clean and gleaming.
To make a fondant icing-like paste, combine three parts bicarb and one part warm water. Then, apply it to your jewelry with a cloth or an old toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a clean cloth.