7 benefits of baking soda for cleaning carpets and walls
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – No need to spend a lot of money to buy various cleaning products. The ingredients in the kitchen are sufficient. Cleaning experts like Mrs. Hinch sometimes use food items like white vinegar or lemon to clean the house. Another ingredient is baking soda or baking soda. Yes, most household items can be cleaned with sodium bicarbonate.
Here are the benefits of soda for cleaning homes and furniture, as reported by Express.co.uk.
Carpets and mattresses
Baking soda can remove stains and bad odors from mattresses and carpets. While carpets need washing before, baking soda can do this by getting rid of hidden bacteria and making them fresher.
To do this, apply a solution of baking soda and water to the stains all over the mattress or carpet. Leave it for overnight or as long as possible, then wipe off the paste with a damp cloth. The same method can be used to clean the inside of the shoe.
Sewer
If the drains in your kitchen are clogged or smelled bad, baking soda can solve this problem. Pour 200 grams of baking soda (about half a cup) down the sink or bathtub drain, then pour in half a cup of vinegar afterward.
Cover the hole with a damp cloth and let the mixture simmer for five minutes. Rinse the drain with hot water to remove any debris.
Wall
Walls that are dirty from frequent touching or splashing of food can also be cleaned with baking soda. Use a damp sponge to apply baking soda to the stain on the wall. Clean the stain gently using the rough side of the sponge.
Oven and microwave
Ovens and microwaves collect stubborn dirt, making it difficult to clean. Remove the rack and tray from the oven and the turntable from the microwave. Mix a bowl of baking soda with water or white vinegar to make a paste.
Apply the paste on the oven and microwave walls to avoid heating elements, then leave it overnight. Wipe the walls with a damp cloth to remove bicarbonate of soda, then spray with white vinegar. The mixture begins to foam and sizzle, then wipe with a damp cloth. Sprinkle the shelves with soda and then spray again with vinegar. Soak in hot water after foaming and wipe off the dirt with a sponge and water.
Refridgerator
Refrigerators often smell. To take care of the smell, leave a box of baking soda open in the back of the refrigerator overnight or even longer. The baking soda will absorb and neutralize any odors in the fridge.
Plates and pans
Sometimes dishes and pans are difficult to clean. Add a few tablespoons of baking soda and dishwashing liquid to the pan and fill with warm water. Let it soak for a while then scrub the pan with a damp sponge covered with baking soda.
Sponge
Sponges used to clean household items often smell. Instead of buying a new one, clean the sponge with baking soda. To do this, soak the sponge in a sink or bucket containing about a liter of water and at least four tablespoons of baking soda. Let it dry naturally.