That it is a magnificent antacid, everyone knows. But what many ignore is that baking soda also solves "a thousand problems around the house. If in doubt, check out the uses we mentioned below, and see for yourself.
A, silver polish: Next time you're going to polish your silverware, pour a little baking soda onto a soft cloth and start rubbing. The bicarbonate removes the greasy film that is usually deposited on cutlery, and restores all its shine to silver.
As a carpet cleaner: Do you notice your carpet getting duller every day? This is due to the fact that the dust that accumulates between the fibers "robs" the fabric of part of its color. How to prevent this from happening easily, spread baking soda all over the carpet, and wait about 24 hours. After that time vacuum the entire carpet, and observe the result. The powder "comes out" along with the baking soda and the colors take on their shiny appearance again.
As a deodorant: also works? of course it does, and it is one of the best known uses. If you ever run out of deodorant before you've bought the "refill," open the bathroom medicine cabinet, take out the bottle of baking soda, and use it instead with confidence. But there is another lesser known thing: bicarbonate also serves to eliminate the smell of sweat from synthetic fabric garments. For this, mix a little baking soda with the detergent you use regularly, and dissolve it in water.
Let the garments soak for a while in the solution, rub them lightly, rinse them well and put them to dry in the shade. You don't need anything else!
Something for washing machine: does the water in the place where you live contain many limestone substances? Well, so that they do not deposit in the washing machine forming a hard and difficult to remove crust, do not forget to add a little bicarbonate to the detergent you use to wash.
To clean the burners: when cleaning the burners in your kitchen, sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge, and scrub them! Baking soda removes grease and dirt from burners in no time.
Do you have any use in the fridge? Of course! There is nothing better than water mixed with a little baking soda to wash the entire interior of the refrigerator, and eliminate odors that are sometimes difficult to remove. And if after you've finished cleaning the fridge, you place an open packet of baking soda on one of the shelves, you won't have to worry about food smells inside anymore.
An "extra" ingredient in stews if you are preparing a stew with meat and beans, add a little baking soda to the water. Outcome? It will give you smoother than ever!
To wash the vegetables: Every time you wash the vegetables that you are going to serve raw in the salad, add a little baking soda to the water. Why? Well, because bicarbonate helps eliminate bacteria and impurities, and will serve your family healthier vegetables.
