Uses of Baking Soda
One natural product, a thousand solutions for your daily life.
Elimination of bad odors in trash cans
Your trash can doesn't have to be the smelliest corner of your kitchen.
- Sprinkle 20 g of baking soda directly onto the bottom of the clean, dry bucket.
- Leave it in continuously.
- Renew as needed.
Refrigerator Odor Removal
That strange mix of smells from the fridge has a solution, and it comes in a small jar.
- Place 30g of baking soda in an open container.
- Leave it in the fridge.
- Replace every 3-4 weeks.
Gentle cleaning of delicate surfaces
Countertops, glass-ceramic hobs, or stainless steel don't need heavy-duty cleaners, just the right product.
- Mix 30g of baking soda with 100ml of water to form a paste.
- Apply it to the surface with a sponge or cloth.
- Rub gently and rinse with clean water.
Closet and shoe rack odor eliminator
Absorbs odors without artificial perfumes, so your closet smells genuinely clean.
- Place 25g of baking soda in an open container inside the closet or shoe rack.
- Replace every 2-3 weeks.
Carpet and sofa deodorization
It neutralizes odors without damaging fabrics or leaving that chemical residue typical of sprays.
- Sprinkle 40g of baking soda evenly over the surface.
- Let sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Vacuum up.
Cleaning and deodorizing buckets and mops
Buckets and mops also need a shower every now and then.
- Dissolve 60g of baking soda in 5 liters of hot water.
- Insert the bucket or mop.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse and let it dry.
Natural detergent booster
When clothes are heavily soiled, detergent just needs a little boost.
- Add 30g of baking soda to the detergent compartment or directly to the drum.
- Wash as usual.
Natural softening of garments
Soft clothes without strange perfumes or extra little bottles in the washing machine basket.
- Add 40g of baking soda directly to the drum during the wash cycle.
Shoe deodorization
Those shoes that smell "like a long day" can be fixed, and it doesn't cost anything.
- Sprinkle 20g of baking soda inside dry shoes.
- Leave overnight.
- The next morning, remove any excess thoroughly.
Cleaning and whitening white sneakers
Those once white sneakers can still be saved.
- Mix 40g of baking soda with 20ml of water until it forms a paste.
- Apply to white areas with a brush.
- Rub gently and rinse with a damp cloth.
Odor removal from unwashed clothes
For that jacket that smells like "I need a wash but I don't feel like putting it in the washing machine."
- Lightly sprinkle 30g of baking soda over the garment.
- Let sit for 1 hour.
- Shake or vacuum off excess.
Homemade natural aluminum-free deodorant
Say goodbye to ingredient lists you can't pronounce—this is made in the kitchen.
- Mix 10 g of baking soda with 10 g of cornstarch until a smooth paste is obtained. If desired, add 5 g of coconut oil.
- Apply a small amount to clean, dry underarm skin.
Multipurpose homemade soap
A soap that does a little of everything, made with two ingredients you already have at home.
- Dissolve 10 g of sodium carbonate in 1 liter of hot water.
- Gradually add 20 g of sodium bicarbonate, stirring well.
- If using 20 g of grated neutral soap, add it at the end and mix until fully integrated.
- Let cool and store the mixture in a sealed container.
Whiter teeth (occasional use)
An old trick, with just enough moderation not to overdo it.
- Mix 1 g of baking soda with a few drops of water until a light paste forms.
- Brush your teeth gently for 30-60 seconds, without pressing.
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
Relief after mild insect bites
For those bothersome bites that won't leave you alone, here's a home remedy.
- Mix 10 g of baking soda with 10 ml of water until a thick paste is formed.
- Apply to the affected area for 5 minutes.
- Rinse.
Odor removal in beds and blankets
Your pet's bed accumulates its own "perfume" over time, and this solves it without weird chemicals.
- Sprinkle 40g of baking soda over the dry bed or blanket.
- Let it sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Vacuum or shake well before washing.
Litter box cleaning and deodorizing
The litter box is ground zero for household odors, and here's your easy solution.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of 20g of baking soda on the bottom of the clean litter box.
- Add the cat litter on top as usual.
Cleaning Toys and Accessories
Toys, feeders, and water bowls also need to be cleaned, with nothing strange your pet could lick.
- Dissolve 30 g of baking soda in 1 liter of warm water.
- Submerge toys, feeders, or water bowls.
- Scrub if necessary, rinse well, and let dry.
Odor Removal from Pet Carriers
The pet carrier always smells of "the last trip," but it's an easy fix.
- Sprinkle 30g of baking soda inside the clean, dry pet carrier.
- Leave for 1 hour.
- Remove completely before use.
Odor removal after "accidents" at home
Those little mishaps that sometimes happen with pets have a quick and easy solution.
- First, clean the area.
- Apply a mixture of 30g baking soda and 200ml water.
- Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
- Wipe dry with a clean cloth.