Baking soda is an agent for raising food preparations in pastry. This is its very first function. But since then, baking soda has been found to have a multitude of benefits both for people and for the needs of the home.
The fertile imagination of each other to help develop these all-round functions of baking soda.
Intox or reality? and what can be the 19 best uses for baking soda?
Baking soda for personal use
Against minor burns
Ahii, you just burnt the back of your hand with hot oil or you accidentally grabbed something very hot, burning your poor fingers. No problem, your baking soda is there to relieve you and prevent this slight burn from degenerating into a sore.
Use a little baking soda mixed with a little olive oil. Apply to the burn. Massage lightly in a circular pattern.
After a few minutes, the pain will go away. And the good news is that this burn will not degrade into a sore afterwards. The effect of baking soda and olive oil instantly stops the effects of heat on your skin.
Your skin will become perfect again, replenished in just 2 -3 days. We say thank you who?
For whitening your teeth
Sodium bicarbonate is used by thousands of people for teeth whitening. You have surely heard of the radiant effect that baking soda has on our teeth.
Indeed, over time our teeth turn yellow. How to keep them more radiant and healthy. Some people use it every day or even every time you brush. Either by mixing it with their toothpaste, or by using it before or after brushing.
I say there is danger. This product will eventually attack the enamel of your teeth, making them brittle. It will also be uncomfortable to eat frozen or hot.
I recommend that you pour a tablespoon of baking soda into a small bowl. Cut half a lemon and add it to the baking soda. Mix well and let the elements incorporate.
Then rub them on your teeth. Do it from the inside out. Do a circular massage from top to bottom and vice versa.
Lemon is an antibacterial and a cleanser. By combining it with baking soda, it triples the action of the latter. Do this once or twice a week. And if your teeth are excessively yellowed or if you use tobacco, use it 4 times a week (2).
In case of insect bites
Your baking soda will do just fine. Wet just a little in water and apply the paste on the affected parts. No more itching and your skin will be restored quickly.
To disinfect your skin
Do you have pimples, is your body itchy? baking soda will help you overcome it. Pour ½ cup of baking soda into your tub. Let the water incorporate it for a few minutes then immerse in your bath.
To freshen your breath
If you smoke or drink often, use baking soda to get rid of bad breath. Use just 2 teaspoons of baking soda diluted in a quart of water. Make your mouthwash with this solution.
Against baby pimples
Your baby has a rash from her diapers. No need to irritate your skin further with products sold. Pour in his bath two tablespoons of baking soda. Do this with every bath. The redness will disappear on its own.
The same is true when your baby has pimples either from the heat or from other mild problems. Use baking soda in his bath to relieve him and restore his skin.
Relax your muscles in case of fatigue
Tired of wearing high heels all day, (3) you can remedy sore feet with this solution. Pour 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a container of lukewarm water. Immerse your feet in it. You can massage them to make the blood flow more easily to this area. The baking soda will give you immediate relief.
You can also use baking soda to soften the skin on your heels, making them smoother and more pleasant to the touch.
Also, if your whole body is exhausted, pour ½ cup of baking soda into your bath and soak in. Your body will relax in about ten minutes and this facilitates quality sleep.
Baking soda in shampoo
If you have oily hair, baking soda will help remove excess oil. Preferably use as a pre-shampoo. Mix in water and apply it on your hair and scalp.
Be careful not to abuse it to keep the pH of your scalp balanced. If you have dry hair, please forget about the baking soda as a pre-shampoo.
Baking soda as a scrub
Pour the same amount of water and baking soda into your container. Use this mixture to exfoliate the skin of the face and neck. Gently massage in a circular pattern so that the baking soda penetrates the pores. It will help remove dead skin from the face right away. The skin of the face becomes smoother and more radiant.
In case of acne you can also use this solution. However it depends on the skin, we are different so it can work with x and not with y. So if after trying for two weeks or even a month, things do not evolve positively, forget this tip quickly.
Baking soda for digestive problems
Do you often have heartburn, digestive problems?
Mix two teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water (4). Stir and drink one hour after each meal. This will help your stomach to digest better.
Baking soda is also effective against bloating, belching, gas, and abdominal pain caused by digestion. A glass of lukewarm mineral water for two teaspoons of baking soda.
Baking soda to clean your house
To clean the fat
After cooking, if your dishes are too greasy, use the baking soda before wiping the sponge. Pour a tablespoon or more (depending on the container) into the container. Add a little water and run the dough all over the container inside and out.
Let sit for about 5 minutes and rinse. Fat is eliminated very easily this way. You can mix your baking soda with lemon or even 1 teaspoon of salt to boost its effects.
Other women add baking soda to their dish soap. It’s also a good idea to clean, sanitize, and shine at the same time.
Solution for microwave and oven
If you want to clean your microwave and oven, avoid dangerous products. Combine your baking soda with white vinegar. For a ½ cup of baking soda, use 5 tablespoons of vinegar.
To remove stubborn stains, pass this mixture and let sit for about half an hour or more. Then clean up. I advise you to clean your devices regularly to prevent bacteria from piling up in your devices.
When you see a stain right after cooking, act automatically. This way, your devices will always stay shiny, clean.
Not only does this solution eliminate stains and bacteria, but in addition there will be a good smell.
To make your kitchen utensils shine
For the next parties or invitations, no need to break the bank in new purchases of kitchen services. If they are still complete and in good condition, that is sufficient.
So, pour a liter of water and half a cup of baking soda into a container. Add the juice of a whole lemon. Leave to soak for about 1 hour before cleaning them.
You can after using your kitchen boards, especially after cutting meat or fish, wash the boards and rinse them with a little baking soda solution. This will eliminate bacteria immediately.
Deodorant
Baking soda can be used to deodorize your garbage cans. Pour the baking powder in the bottom of your trash cans.
For your refrigerator, you can soak 2 tablespoons in a cup of water. Then soak a clean cloth in it and pass it all over the refrigerator. Ideally do this after cleaning your refrigerator.
Clean the toilet
Are you running out of detergents to clean your toilet or bathroom? No problem, (5) use baking soda to deep clean and deodorize your toilet.
How to do it? Pour into a container, preferably an old pot, half a cup of water, 3 tablespoons and the juice of a squeezed lemon. Shake to mix well and let stand. Then spread it in the toilets and surfaces to be cleaned. Let stand for about thirty minutes before brushing or spongeing.
This will help whiten your surfaces and deodorize them.
To fight cockroaches, ants and other crawlers
In a bowl, combine salt and baking soda (the same amount for both).
Then, spread this combination around your trash cans, the lever …
Also before vacuuming, spread a little of this combination on the carpet. This will keep cockroaches, ants and other fleas away from your home.
In addition, the bicarbonate will give a good scent to the house.
Also pour baking powder in your cupboards. This prevents mold especially in winter. Your closets and especially your coats and shoes will smell great.
Make laundry whiter
If you are soaking white cloth, add half a cup of baking soda or a few tablespoons to your water. It depends on the amount of laundry to be soaked. Add your soap and soak your laundry.
Quality cleaning of your fruits and vegetables
Long before I discovered this wonderful trick, I washed my fruits and vegetables with plain water. But at the same time it made me feel weird, as if I hadn’t washed them well. I especially did not want detergents on the fruits and vegetables. And there one day I came across this tip: clean your fruits and vegetables with baking soda. Well yeah, why didn’t I think about it sooner and yet it’s so obvious.
In your container pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda for half a liter of water. Each time, let the water soak up the baking soda for a few seconds. Add to it after your fruits and vegetables, soak them for a few seconds and presto, you can eat it right away without regrets or remorse.
For pets
Do you have pets in your home and sometimes worry that they might spread fleas or the like around? no worries. Clean litter boxes and other areas where your pets stay with baking soda. Not only is it not chemical, it keeps the place clean, but it gives it a good freshness and a beautiful scent.
When should you not consume baking soda?
No problem, anyone can eat pastries containing baking soda.
However, beware of baking soda in water. This solution should not be consumed over a long period (6). It also increases the feeling of thirst, so drink more water if you drink it. Buy your baking soda at a drugstore or demand pure baking soda from the supermarket. This is to avoid the traces of aluminum that some brands of baking soda contain.
In addition, baking soda is made up of sodium and should be avoided by:
- People with high blood pressure
- Breastfeeding or pregnant women, unless a doctor advises you
- People with liver problems
- Children under 5
- People on medical prescription
Finally
Indeed, bicarbonate is effective in the 19 uses that we have mentioned. We ourselves have had to use baking soda in these different uses, and the results have been amazing. I suggest you always have it in your closet and buy some quality baking soda.
What other uses for baking soda have you discovered? Or from our article, what use of baking soda has been helpful to you?
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