Cooking soda: Smart uses to treat stains and unpleasant odors

Soda is a humble ingredient used in pastry and baking. However, the utility of baking soda is extended to remove stains from the refrigerator, walls, kitchen stalls, laundry, and even clothes. In fact, baking soda is considered as one of the best ways to make your clothes fresh again. Thanks to baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) you can make your washing machine look like new, while you do not have to worry about irritations on your skin from mixing it with clothes. To eliminate unpleasant odors from the clothes Dissolve 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda in 3 – 4 cups of lukewarm water and then place the mixture in the detergent case. You will find yourself that baking soda is going to eliminate all unpleasant odors from clothes – sweat, mold, smoke – while keeping white and becoming brighter and softer. To clean the inner surface of the washing machine You can also clean the inner surface of the washing machine by making a baking soda paste and water. Use a sponge to rub the bucket or any places dirty. Then, put it into washing mode, without clothes. To experience odors of unwashed fabrics In case you want to freshen curtains, pillows or sensitive clothes only with dry cleaning, since placing them in the washing machine is not appropriate, baking soda can eliminate unpleasant odors. Add 1 cup of baking soda to a mason-type jar. Pour 10 drops of your favorite mixture of essential oils and mix well with a teaspoon. Next, place a small piece of cloth or parchment paper on the opening of the jar, and use only the “ring” from the lid of the jar, so as to encapsulate the mixture, the aroma of which can emerge into the atmosphere. Then place the jar in the basket with the fabrics you want to freshen and leave the whole night or more if necessary. To remove stains If your favorite garment has been stained with oily food or wine, baking soda is an excellent solution to remove even the most persistent stains. Initially, you should rinse the stain off the back of the fabric. Then drop to the spot where baking soda is dirty. Then add some dish liquid or liquid Marseille soap. Rub the spot with your fingers gently or using an old toothbrush. Allow the mixture to “sit” for about 15 minutes. Then pour water to rinse it. If the stain is not left after washing, repeat the procedure. To clean the plate from the iron If the slab from your iron has “blackened” and burned” by frequent use, baking soda acts as a mild abrasive, removing the marks without damaging the metal. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with some water to make a paste that has a delicate texture like toothpaste. Dive a soft and clean cloth or sponge into the paste and rub the controversial marks. Finally, use a separate cloth that will be fresh to remove the remains from the tanned plate.