Baking soda has been used in the household since ancient times. It is used both for cleaning the surfaces of a sink and a plate, and for preparing a dough. Now there are many chemical agents designed to perform "miracles", but do not forget about ordinary soda. Its cost is lower than any chemical agent by an order of magnitude, while soda is absolutely non-toxic. Use it on the farm can not only be for cleaning, ordinary soda serves a variety of purposes.
- Destruction of odors. With the help of ordinary soda, you can quickly and painlessly get rid of the odor that has appeared in the fridge, shoe cupboard, trash can. A solution of baking soda can be used periodically and to prevent the appearance of odors.
- Remedy for heartburn. A solution of one teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water reliably relieves heartburn. Soda helps to reduce acidity in the stomach, neutralizes the negative effect of many chemical additives to foods.
- Salt for the bathroom. Five to six tablespoons of baking soda and a few drops of aromatic oil create an excellent soothing remedy for bathing. This composition gives a tremendous effect - literally in front of the eyes the skin is smoothed and becomes soft. Soda bath solution has anti-inflammatory effect, relieves irritation and itching of the skin.
- Universal cleaning. No other means can cope with lime deposits and stale dirt on the sink, sink, tile, chrome surfaces, since ordinary soda. At the same time soda is not toxic, does not cause irritation of the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. It can even be used to remove plaque from teeth caused by tea and coffee.
- Cleaning pipes and sinks. The clogged drain of the sink in the kitchen can be a real problem. Nevertheless, getting rid of it is very simple. It's enough just to pour a glass of baking soda into the sink hole and pour a glass of ordinary vinegar into the hole. After five minutes, the runoff can be cleaned with water. This tool not only reliably cleanses, but also relieves of unpleasant odors.
- Care of pets. When once bathing your pet, but you want to bring his coat in order, baking soda is irreplaceable. It is enough to spray the wool with a solution of soda and comb the animal. The wool will become smooth and will be easy to comb, the smell of "dog" will disappear. Soda solution is an excellent prevention against fleas.
- Wash. The effect of using soda to soften water is no worse than from the expensive funds advertised daily. When adding soda to water when washing, colors are best preserved.
- Hair washing. In case of acute need, soda will perfectly replace the shampoo. Soda mixed with a small amount of water and applied to the head. After washing off the hair will become shiny, soft and clean. Often, the use of soda is much more effective for removing cosmetics and varnishes from hair than special products.
- Cleaning of carpets. Soda solution allows you to get rid of the unpleasant smells that are stuck in the carpet, revive the tarnished colors and completely remove all dirt. You can use a powder of soda. Enough for half an hour to cover the carpet with soda and after it is vacuumed and from dirt there will be no trace.
- Care of the pool. To increase the interval between cleaning the pool a little amount of soda added to the water will help. Water will not bloom for a very long time, its acid balance will return to normal. Soda does not cause skin and eye irritation, does not taste and smell in a concentration sufficient for the pool.
- Fire prevention means. Quickly put out the fire on the stove will help ordinary soda. Most of the chemical compounds used in everyday life, quickly ignite and burn well. Soda serves as an exception and can protect against a possible fire.
- Insect bites. To remove inflammation and get rid of itching after bites of mosquitoes, wasps, bees, flies help paste of several drops of water and baking soda. It can also be used with chickenpox to relieve itching.