Everyone is familiar with backing soda. A package of soda is in every house. It is common knowledge that it is only used for baking and cooking. However, backing soda is a helpful and affordable magical remedy for different applications at home that can make your life much easier and keep your home non-toxic.
Don’t use any chemicals in your home. It can be harmful to your health. Baking soda is a perfect natural product to replace them. You will be surprised by how effective and powerful backing soda is.
What types of products are baking soda, washing soda, and baking powder?
Let’s review soda products available on the market and find their differences.
1. Baking soda is white powder of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) with a PH level around 8. Historically it was used as a rising agent for baking. Baking soda is easily soluble in water, edible and safe for skin. Baking soda is used with acid like vinegar, kefir, or lemon juice for cooking. Baking soda is used with acid like vinegar, kefir, or lemon juice for cooking. When backing soda mixed with acid or hot water, it makes bubbles, and the carbon dioxide is released.
According to industry experts, all baking soda contains no aluminum. But not all manufacturers state on their products that baking soda is aluminum-free.
2. Washing soda, known as soda ash, is white granules of sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) with a pH level of around 11.
What types of products are baking soda, washing soda, and baking powder?
Let’s review soda products available on the market and find their differences.
1. Baking soda is white powder of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) with a PH level around 8. Historically it was used as a rising agent for baking. Baking soda is easily soluble in water, edible and safe for skin. Baking soda is used with acid like vinegar, kefir, or lemon juice for cooking. Baking soda is used with acid like vinegar, kefir, or lemon juice for cooking. When backing soda mixed with acid or hot water, it makes bubbles, and the carbon dioxide is released.
According to industry experts, all baking soda contains no aluminum. But not all manufacturers state on their products that baking soda is aluminum-free.
2. Washing soda, known as soda ash, is white granules of sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) with a pH level of around 11.
Precaution:
- Washing soda is not edible and can irritate the skin!
- Always wear rubber gloves if you use washing soda for cleaning.
- Washing soda is not edible and can irritate the skin!
- Always wear rubber gloves if you use washing soda for cleaning.
3. Baking powder is a white powder containing about 30% sodium bicarbonate, starch, and dry alkaline acid. Baking powder doesn’t require any acid for a chemical reaction to occur. Mix it with a liquid without acid to activate.
3. Baking powder is a white powder containing about 30% sodium bicarbonate, starch, and dry alkaline acid. Baking powder doesn’t require any acid for a chemical reaction to occur. Mix it with a liquid without acid to activate.
Precaution:
Some baking powder may contain aluminum and other harmful ingredients. Check the label because aluminum can be a neurotoxin, and cause Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mood change, and brain damage.
Some baking powder may contain aluminum and other harmful ingredients. Check the label because aluminum can be a neurotoxin, and cause Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mood change, and brain damage.
Is baking soda a good ingredient for a freshener?
Baking soda powder is a natural deodorizer of any odors. Also, it can retain various odors for a relatively long period. These unique properties make baking soda an excellent basis for creating a freshener.
It is obvious that the safest product is baking soda. I use it a lot for different purposes beyond cooking at my home. To strengthen the power of baking soda in some recipes, I combine it with a few drops of essential oils that can add a pleasant smell and fight microbes and bacteria.
How to make homemade fresheners and deodorants with baking soda?
Do your deodorant and freshener in just a few minutes! There are some simple recipes for everybody who wants to take the first step forward healthy lifestyle and want to create a healthy indoor environment.
1. Air freshener
Homemade air fresheners are non-toxic and easy to make. You will need:
Put all ingredients in a Mason jar and mix well. Protect the mixture from spilling. Replace the iron lid with fabric or paper with holes. Place deodorant on the shelf. The air inside your house will be fresh and filled with your favorite aroma.
Get creative and convert the glass jar into a nice element that coordinates beautifully with your existing décor.
Homemade air fresheners are non-toxic and easy to make. You will need:
- 5-10 drops of essential oils
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1/4 cap of starch can be added for shelf stability (optional)
- Masson jar or any glass jar
Put all ingredients in a Mason jar and mix well. Protect the mixture from spilling. Replace the iron lid with fabric or paper with holes. Place deodorant on the shelf. The air inside your house will be fresh and filled with your favorite aroma.
Get creative and convert the glass jar into a nice element that coordinates beautifully with your existing décor.
2. Fridge odor neutralizer
Place the baking soda into the jar and protect it from soda spilling. Change mixture once a week.
3. Carpet deodorizer
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 15-20 drops of any essential oil of you choice (optional)
- Mason jar or spice shaker
Put ingredients in a jar and shake it well. Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and leave the mixture overnight to let soda absorb the aroma of essential oils. For a Mason jar, replace a jar lid with a cheesecloth, secure it with a rubber band or use a jar ring and paper lid with holes. Spread soda mix onto a carpet. Let the freshener sit for at least 2 hours, and then vacuum it up.
4. Closet freshener
Place the jar or container with baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil inside the closet. Change freshener periodically to keep a closet fresh. Secure from spilling baking soda.
5. Shoes deodorizer
Sprinkle or place a fabric bag with baking soda into the shoes and let it sit for a few hours. To help fight fungal infections, mix baking soda with anti-fungal essential oils such as citronella, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree oil, etc.
6. Mattress freshener
Sprinkle on the top of the mattress a thin layer of baking soda. The amount of soda used to deodorize the mattress depends on its size. Let it sit for a few hours, and then vacuum the powder.
7. Cutting board freshener
Baking soda can be used to deodorize a cutting board. Spring soda on a wet sponge and scrub the board. Rings with tap water well.
8. Ashtray deodorant
A very unpleasant smell in the ashtray will disappear if you pour a little baking soda to it. Let it sit for a while. Then clean the ashtray and rinse with water.
Tips to keep fresheners made from baking soda and essential oils last longer
It depends on the temperature and humidity in your home.
1. If freshener lost its smell, shake the jar. This will expand and refresh the fragrance.
2. Add extra drops of essential oils to prolong the scent.
3. Change the mixture from time to time.
4. With high-quality essential oils, the odor will last for longer.
It depends on the temperature and humidity in your home.
1. If freshener lost its smell, shake the jar. This will expand and refresh the fragrance.
2. Add extra drops of essential oils to prolong the scent.
3. Change the mixture from time to time.
4. With high-quality essential oils, the odor will last for longer.
