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Puerto Verde's baking soda powder is a natural, gentle, multi-purpose mineral for home cleaning. It is the perfect ally for neutralizing odors and cleaning delicate surfaces without scratching them, in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and every corner of the house, without resorting to harsh chemicals.
What is baking soda and what is it used for?
Baking soda is a mineral salt with a mildly alkaline pH, much gentler than sodium carbonate. That gentleness is exactly what makes it so versatile: it acts as a gentle abrasive that does not scratch and neutralizes odors instead of simply masking them.
It is used daily to deodorize refrigerators, trash cans, footwear, and textiles, as a gentle abrasive for scrubbing pans and delicate surfaces, to whiten and boost laundry, and to absorb moisture and odors in closets and shoe cabinets. You can find the complete guide to its uses, with proportions and step-by-step tips, on our baking soda uses page.
When should you use baking soda at home?
- To eliminate unpleasant odors from the refrigerator, trash can, footwear, or inside the car
- To scrub pans and delicate surfaces without scratching them, thanks to its gentle abrasion
- To boost laundry and help naturally whiten fabrics
- To absorb moisture and odors in closets and shoe cabinets, in an open container
- To clean rugs and upholstery, absorbing odors before vacuuming
- To neutralize odors in delicate textiles that cannot be washed frequently
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Baking soda vs. sodium carbonate: how do they differ?
They are two of our star products and are often confused, but each has its own function. Using them where they belong makes all the difference in the result.
| Feature | Baking soda | Sodium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| pH / alkalinity | Gentler | More alkaline |
| Use as a deodorizer | ✓ Very effective | Limited |
| Gentle abrasive for scrubbing | ✓ Ideal | Moderate |
| Degreasing power | Moderate | ✓ Very high |
| Softens water | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Use on delicate textiles | ✓ Recommended | ✗ Too harsh |
| Best for | Odors, delicate surfaces, gentle laundry | Built-up grease, heavy-duty laundry, limescale |
Also check out our collection of sodium carbonate for tasks where you need a product with more degreasing power.
How to use baking soda step by step
- Deodorize the refrigerator: place an open container of baking soda on a shelf and replace it every 1-2 months to continuously neutralize odors.
- Scrub pans and surfaces: sprinkle baking soda directly onto the wet surface and rub with a sponge to remove residue without scratching.
- Boost laundry: add a tablespoon of baking soda with your regular detergent to enhance whitening and neutralize odors in clothes.
- Absorb moisture and odors in closets: place an open container of baking soda at the bottom of the closet or shoe cabinet and replace it every 1-2 months.
- Clean rugs and upholstery: sprinkle baking soda over the surface, leave it to work for 15-20 minutes, and vacuum to remove odors and surface dirt.
You will find more recipes and exact proportions for each use in the complete guide to baking soda uses and on our natural products blog.
Why choose Puerto Verde's baking soda?
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Frequently asked questions about baking soda
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Read the complete guide with proportions and tips, or visit our natural products blog.
