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If you are looking for an economical, eco-friendly and versatile product to clean almost any surface in your home, baking soda is definitely the answer.
This excellent natural product, in addition to being economical, is also one of the most effective for disinfecting and removing the most difficult dirt from many types of household surfaces, both in the kitchen and in the bathroom, and below we list its most effective tricks.
Baking soda to clean bathroom and kitchen
Cleaning the dishwasher with baking soda
How to clean the microwave with baking soda
Clean and remove grease from the stove
Removing food debris from pots and pans
Cleaning the floor with baking soda
Baking soda for cleaning pipes
Clean the sink with baking soda
How to clean the oven with baking soda
Baking soda to clean toys
Doing laundry with baking soda
Baking soda to clean bathroom and kitchen
Baking soda is ideal for cleaning bathroom and kitchen surfaces. A damp sponge with a little baking soda will be enough to clean bathroom surfaces, leaving them shiny and disinfecting them. Then rinse and dry.
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Baking soda is also great for disinfecting toilets and bathroom tiles. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and scrub the surfaces before rinsing and drying.
Cleaning the dishwasher with baking soda
Sprinkle baking soda over the entire surface of the dishwasher, place a glass full of vinegar on top and start a normal cycle. If done once a month, this operation will allow us to have a well-cleaned and disinfected dishwasher.
How to clean the microwave with baking soda
It’s really easy to do. Sprinkle some baking soda on a damp sponge and rub it inside and outside the microwave. Then use a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt and baking soda residue.
Clean and remove grease from the stove
As for the glass ceramic hob, you have to be especially careful not to scratch it. Mix a couple of tablespoons of baking soda with half a glass of vinegar. Once the effervescent reaction is over, apply the solution to the entire surface of the hob.
After a couple of minutes, remove with paper towels until all the dirt is removed.
Removing food debris from pots and pans
Fill the pot with water, baking soda and a little dish soap. Then empty it and use a sponge and baking soda to remove any remaining dirt, before washing as normal.
Cleaning the floor with baking soda
Baking soda is excellent for removing dirt and disinfecting the floor. Pour 150 grams of baking soda into a bucket full of warm water and use to clean the floor as usual.
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Baking soda for cleaning pipes
Baking soda and vinegar are an ideal combination for cleaning kitchen and bathroom pipes.
Clean the sink with baking soda
Using baking soda to clean your sink is a safe and eco-friendly alternative to unclogging products. Pour baking soda down the sink drain and then a cup of vinegar.
The combination of these two products will cause an effervescent reaction. After 4-5 minutes, pour hot water down the drain.
How to clean the oven with baking soda
This method is one of the most effective for cleaning the oven thoroughly. Follow the instructions on how to clean the oven with baking soda here .
Baking soda to clean toys
Children’s toys can get pretty messy and be a veritable breeding ground for bacteria and germs. If possible, soak them in a container with a solution of 4 tablespoons of baking soda per pint of water. Let the toy soak overnight, and rinse them the next morning.
Doing laundry with baking soda
Baking soda is very useful for whitening laundry, it can be an alternative to fabric softener, it eliminates bad odors and eliminates dirt.
To use it, simply add it to the washing machine cycle.
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