What are the wonderful uses of baking soda?

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white chemical that is widely used in industry. In addition, baking soda is also indispensable in the food industry. For example, the steamed buns that we often eat contain baking soda. Baking soda is a standard alkaline substance. In addition to the above uses, it also has many other little uses in life.

1. Remove pesticides

Take a spoonful of baking soda and add it to water. After the water turns yellow, put the fruits and vegetables in and soak them for 3 minutes to remove the residual pesticides.

2. Make plants more beautiful

Spray baking soda water on the leaves of the plant and wipe them with a damp cloth, and the gloss on the leaves will look beautiful.

Pouring 1 part water and 1 part baking soda in a ratio of 2:1 into the flowerpot and then inserting the flowers in it can make the flowers bloom longer and more beautifully.

3. Make your home environment cleaner

Using baking soda water to clean doors, windows, floors, bathroom fixtures, etc. can make them look brand new.

4. Make the floor cleaner

After cleaning the floor with a rag dipped in baking soda water, wipe it again with a dry rag and the floor will be bright and clean.

5. Laundry cleaning

In addition to detergent every time you wash clothes, add 2/3 cup of baking soda to enhance its stain removal ability.

6. Clean collar and cuffs

Add baking soda to warm water at about 60 degrees, and then use soap to clean the cuffs to clean the dirty cuffs and collar.

7. Remove grease

Using edible baking soda to clean pots and pans can effectively remove grease stains. And because baking soda itself is edible, it will not cause harm to the body if it is not rinsed clean and ingested.

8. Deodorize the sink

Pouring some baking soda down the drain and filling it with hot water will prevent clogs and remove odors.

9. Orange peel + baking soda = super decontamination

Put orange peels in water and boil them, then turn to low heat and cook for 15 minutes. Then mix water and baking soda in a ratio of 200:1. Use the prepared orange peel soda water to clean, the decontamination effect is very good.

10. Clean your cutting board thoroughly

Using baking soda to clean your cutting board can remove stains and also remove odors.

11. Clean the range hood

Apply baking soda paste on the range hood and let it sit for a while to clean the grease.

To make baking soda paste, mix baking soda powder and water in a ratio of 2:3, then put it into a can. When using it, just use a toothbrush to scoop it out.

12. Cleaning appliances and 3C products

For example, induction cookers and microwave ovens will have odors and traces of soup after being used for a long time. At this time, wipe them with a rag dipped in baking soda water for a few minutes, and then wipe them with a clean wet rag without baking soda to remove those traces.

3C products such as keyboards and mice can also be cleaned in this way.

13. Remove crayon marks

If there are crayon marks on the furniture from children's playful behavior, you can remove them by wiping them with a wrung-out damp cloth dipped in baking soda.

14. Remove tea stains

Use your fingers or a sponge dipped in a small amount of baking soda to wipe the tea stains. After a while, the tea stains will be removed.

15. Simple deodorization

Put baking soda into a jar, cover the opening with a cloth and tie it tightly with a rope, and put it in places where odors are easily produced (refrigerators, shoe cabinets, wardrobes, etc.) to deodorize, and then change it every 3 months.

16. Remove dirt from down jackets

If the down jacket is made of polyester and there are some small stains on it, use a wet cloth dipped in baking soda and scrub the stained area back and forth. After it dries, use a brush to brush off the baking soda and the stain will be removed.

17. Solve the problem of foot odor

Shoes will smell bad after being worn for a long time. At this time, sprinkle some baking soda into them to deodorize them.

18. Remove water stains from mirrors

Add baking soda to warm water, wipe the mirror with a rag, and then wipe it again with a dry rag to remove water stains on the mirror.

19. Deodorize trash cans and cat litter boxes

Sprinkling some baking soda in the trash can or cat litter box can not only inhibit bacterial growth but also reduce odor.

20. Air purification

Add baking soda and a teaspoon of lemon juice to 2 cups of hot water, mix well, put it in a spray bottle and use it as an air purifier.