{"id":9385,"date":"2020-07-11T09:09:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T07:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/?p=9385"},"modified":"2020-07-10T09:23:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T07:23:13","slug":"use-of-baking-soda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of using baking soda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve probably looked for a home solution to some problems in your day-to-day life, but <strong>there are so many that you don&#8217;t know which one to choose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this article you will find <strong>25 benefits of using baking soda<\/strong> in home cleaning, personal care, health and gardening.<\/p>\n<p>And although baking soda may only sound like a food preparation, it is so widely used that it is functional for treating some health conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the benefits will have the measures you need to use to <strong>get an excellent result<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So stay with us and learn about the benefits baking soda has to offer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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sodium bicarbonate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Bad_smells\" >Bad smells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Oil_and_grease_stains\" >Oil and grease stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Household_Cleaning\" >Household Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Wash_clothes\" >Wash clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_the_car\" >Cleaning the car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Eliminating_Carpet_Odours\" >Eliminating Carpet Odours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_the_drains\" >Cleaning the drains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Washing_pans_dishes_and_pots\" >Washing pans, dishes and pots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Strengthens_the_skin\" >Strengthens the skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Oral_Hygiene\" >Oral Hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Natural_deodorant\" >Natural deodorant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Detox\" >Detox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Remove_dark_circles_under_your_eyes\" >Remove dark circles under your eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_oral_appliances\" >Cleaning oral appliances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Tooth_Whitening_Toothpaste\" >Tooth Whitening Toothpaste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_cloth_diapers\" >Cleaning cloth diapers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Beautify_your_hair\" >Beautify your hair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Antacid\" >Antacid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_coffee_and_tea_stains\" >Cleaning coffee and tea stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#It_works_as_an_antiseptic\" >It works as an antiseptic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Cleaning_of_sports_equipment\" >Cleaning of sports equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Keep_away_animals_parasites_and_insects_that_damage_your_plants\" >Keep away animals, parasites and insects that damage your plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Fungicide\" >Fungicide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Removing_Unwanted_Grass\" >Removing Unwanted Grass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/use-of-baking-soda\/#Accelerates_the_process_of_photosynthesis\" >Accelerates the process of photosynthesis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_baking_soda\"><\/span>What is baking soda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9179\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el bicarbonato de sodio?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-el-bicarbonato-de-sodio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Partner acid carbonate, better known as partner bicarbonate, is a compound element that <strong>has the ability to dissolve on contact with water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is made from a mineral called natron, from which large amounts of baking soda are extracted.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, baking soda <strong>has the ability to neutralize acids and decompose<\/strong> to form carbon dioxide and water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_uses_of_sodium_bicarbonate\"><\/span>25 uses of sodium bicarbonate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9186\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"25 usos del bicarbonato de sodio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-usos-del-bicarbonato-de-sodio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The use of baking soda in personal care is one of the most recognized. However, it <strong>has multiple uses within household cleaning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the home, it is known for its ability to remove fungus, moisture and tartar. It also completely removes oil, coffee and tea stains from your furniture.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, it has <strong>great benefits for garden maintenance<\/strong>. If you are a plant lover, this is the ideal ingredient to eliminate insects that kill plants and because it acts as a fungicide.<\/p>\n<p>Baking soda in health should not go unnoticed, as it works as an antacid, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.<\/p>\n<p>So read on and make a <strong>note of the uses for the baking soda you need to use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_smells\"><\/span>Bad smells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your refrigerator, food containers or any part of your body has a bad smell, don&#8217;t despair. <strong>Baking soda is an ingredient that completely absorbs odors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the case of your refrigerator, place a small container with baking soda and in hours it will absorb the odors.<\/p>\n<p>For bad body odor in the armpits you should mix it with talc and apply it, and if you have bad breath you should add half a teaspoon to your juice and drink it.<\/p>\n<p>If your shoes have a bad smell and you don&#8217;t know how to get rid of it, you <strong>just need to put two spoonfuls of baking soda inside the shoe<\/strong> and move it around until it is completely covered. Shake the baking soda to use it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oil_and_grease_stains\"><\/span>Oil and grease stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you sometimes get fried food on your clothes and the stain doesn&#8217;t come out? <strong>Baking soda is your solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Put some baking soda on the oil or grease stain and use a wet brush to rub it.<\/p>\n<p>Rinse off the baking <strong>soda<\/strong> you rubbed in advance and <strong>repeat the procedure until the stain is removed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Household_Cleaning\"><\/span>Household Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9193\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Limpieza-del-hogar-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Limpieza del hogar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpieza-del-hogar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To remove dirt from the floor, dissolve half a cup of baking soda in a bucket of water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rub the solution onto the floors of your house<\/strong> with a mop and discard the solution when you are done.<\/p>\n<p>Pour water into the bucket and remove the excess baking soda solution so that the floor is completely clean and shiny.<\/p>\n<p>If you are washing tiles, ceramics or tiles, rub the baking soda with a sponge or brush. When finished, <strong>let the baking soda rest for five or ten minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fill a bucket with water and remove the baking soda with a cloth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wash_clothes\"><\/span>Wash clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To wash clothes or bedding, <strong>put half a cup of baking soda and your detergent in the water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This will remove bad odors and stains that are difficult to remove with a brush.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_the_car\"><\/span>Cleaning the car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The bicarbonate is functional for <strong>cleaning the parts of the car<\/strong>, without leaving marks on its paintwork.<\/p>\n<p>Use a bucket to prepare a solution containing one litre of water &#8211; preferably warm &#8211; and half a cup of baking soda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dip a sponge in the solution and rub the doors<\/strong>, windows, lights, roof, suitcase, hood and bumpers.<\/p>\n<p>For cleaning difficult car stains, use a sponge and let it rest so that it comes out easily. For carpets, <strong>use a brush to rub and remove dirt from <\/strong>hard to reach places.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminating_Carpet_Odours\"><\/span>Eliminating Carpet Odours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Instead of washing heavy carpets and waiting many hours for them to dry completely, baking soda offers a much simpler solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Put baking soda on the whole carpet and let it rest<\/strong> to absorb the smell of the carpet.<\/p>\n<p>To end the cleaning process, you must vacuum the baking soda that you dispersed along the carpet and put it back in place.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_the_drains\"><\/span>Cleaning the drains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9200\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Limpiar los drenajes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Limpiar-los-drenajes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you dislike the bad smell of your drainage, you only need <strong>hot water, baking soda and vinegar to eliminate it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Pour a cup of hot water into the pipe, add half a cup of baking soda and let it stand for at least five minutes.<\/p>\n<p>While the five minutes are up, prepare a solution containing one cup of hot water and one cup of vinegar.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the five minutes, <strong>pour the vinegar mixture down the drain and wait 10 minutes for it to take effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To finish the process, use the rest of the hot water to remove the dirt that was loosened by pouring the vinegar and bicarbonate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washing_pans_dishes_and_pots\"><\/span>Washing pans, dishes and pots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baking soda is 100% effective if you have a problem <strong>removing food scraps or grease from pans, pots and dishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Just add two tablespoons of baking soda to your dishwashing soap.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to soak pots and pans with water and baking soda for at least five minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the baking soda water from the pots and pans and <strong>start washing them regularly with soap and water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthens_the_skin\"><\/span>Strengthens the skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want soft skin, use this <strong>amazing baking soda-based exfoliant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To make it, you should mix half a cup of baking soda and add water until it forms a manageable paste.<\/p>\n<p>Place the paste in a circular motion to exfoliate the skin. <strong>Extend it along each part of the body<\/strong> and rinse with plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>Use the exfoliant once a week to prevent your skin from drying out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oral_Hygiene\"><\/span>Oral Hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Oral hygiene is important to prevent disease, and baking soda <strong>helps you do that<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By making a solution containing one-third baking soda dissolved in a glass of water, it can be used as a mouthwash that removes bacteria and bad odor from your mouth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_deodorant\"><\/span>Natural deodorant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make a natural deodorant you only have to <strong>mix the baking soda with a few drops of water until it forms a paste<\/strong>. When you apply it to the armpits, it will prevent the appearance of bad smell.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your deodorant to be fragrant, you can make the paste by replacing the water with a few drops of the aromatic oil of your choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detox\"><\/span>Detox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9207\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Desintoxicante-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Desintoxicante\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desintoxicante.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are going to take a long relaxing bath in your tub, we recommend a detoxifying solution.<\/p>\n<p>Just fill the tub and <strong>dissolve half a cup of baking soda<\/strong>. This solution will help eliminate toxins from your body and neutralize the acids in your body.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps to relieve any pain in the body, any itching and will leave your skin soft.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, <strong>the baking soda solution will help clean the tub<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_dark_circles_under_your_eyes\"><\/span>Remove dark circles under your eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another recognized use of sodium bicarbonate is its <strong>usefulness in reducing and eliminating dark circles under the eyes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You should prepare in a container a mixture that has a spoonful of baking soda and a spoonful of water. For a better effect you can replace the water with warm chamomile tea.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of a cotton ball, <strong>spread the mixture under the eyes and let it rest for 20 minutes<\/strong>. When the time is up, remove with plenty of water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_oral_appliances\"><\/span>Cleaning oral appliances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you want to leave your oral appliances as new<\/strong>, use a mixture of two tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in a glass of water and let it soak overnight.<\/p>\n<p>This way, your dentures or retainers will be free of food debris, bacteria and bad odors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In case you cannot wait for the soaking time<\/strong>, rub baking soda with a brush and remove the excess with water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tooth_Whitening_Toothpaste\"><\/span>Tooth Whitening Toothpaste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make a toothpaste that <strong>whitens your teeth, you need water and baking soda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Pour a half-cup of baking soda into a small bowl and pour in water until it has a thick texture.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your whitening toothpaste to have better results, <strong>add salt and a few drops of lemon juice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you find the taste too bitter, you can add a little mint extract or a sachet of sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>If you find it too bitter, add a<strong> few drops of peppermint oil or<\/strong> mint extract and a pinch of powdered sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to use this whitening toothpaste once a week, no exceptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_cloth_diapers\"><\/span>Cleaning cloth diapers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your baby uses cloth diapers, baking soda <strong>will make them easier to clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Although cloth nappies are ideal for the care of the environment and to avoid irritation to your child, cleaning them is a bit tedious.<\/p>\n<p>Use a container to pour two liters of water and dissolve half a cup of baking soda. In that container you will <strong>soak the diapers for a few hours<\/strong> and then do their regular washing.<\/p>\n<p>Since baking soda has antiseptic properties, it will kill bacteria in the diapers during soaking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beautify_your_hair\"><\/span>Beautify your hair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9214\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Embellecer tu cabello\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Embellecer-tu-cabello.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When applying some treatment with hairdressing products such as dyes or keratin shampoo, <strong>bicarbonate is an ally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Place baking soda in the shampoo and mix well. Add the amount you usually use and rinse until no shampoo is left in your hair.<\/p>\n<p>The baking soda will <strong>remove the remains of those products you applied<\/strong> on your hair, besides leaving it softer and cleaner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antacid\"><\/span>Antacid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you suffer from heartburn, baking soda <strong>helps eliminate it quickly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare a glass of cold water and dissolve a spoonful of baking soda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink the solution you prepared and you will feel relief.<\/strong> This is because the baking soda neutralizes the gastric acid and will generate carbon dioxide that will come out as gas.<\/p>\n<p>It is important not to consume this for more than three days in a row, because it could alter the pH of your gastric acid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_coffee_and_tea_stains\"><\/span>Cleaning coffee and tea stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baking soda is an ally for <strong>removing coffee and tea stains from cups or coffee machines <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soak the cups or coffee maker with a solution containing a quarter cup of baking soda to dissolve in one liter of water.<\/p>\n<p>When you notice that the stains have disappeared, <strong>wash with water and your dishwashing soap<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_works_as_an_antiseptic\"><\/span>It works as an antiseptic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to the antiseptic properties of sodium bicarbonate, its use <strong>guarantees the elimination of fungus, bacteria, parasites and mould<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As far as health care is concerned, it is important to clean the toothbrush to remove the bacteria it contains and make it work effectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a cough or sore throat, baking soda is <strong>functional for gargle and to reduce discomfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_of_sports_equipment\"><\/span>Cleaning of sports equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To clean the clothes you used in your last sports presentation, you only need baking soda and water.<\/p>\n<p>In a deep container, <strong>put one liter of water and four tablespoons<\/strong> of baking soda. Use a cloth or sponge to rub on the sports implement.<\/p>\n<p>To clean and eliminate odors from the clothing bags, put baking soda in them and remove the remains.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to wash instruments such as bats or golf clubs, you need to clean them with a baking soda paste, <strong>rub them with a brush and remove the excess with a damp<\/strong> cloth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_away_animals_parasites_and_insects_that_damage_your_plants\"><\/span>Keep away animals, parasites and insects that damage your plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To keep the animals and insects that prowl around your plants away from eating them, you just need to <strong>put some baking soda in the soil of the plants<\/strong> that they attack to make them go away.<\/p>\n<p>If your plants get parasites, you can make a spray solution that contains one liter of water and one tablespoon of baking soda, or place the baking soda on the plants&#8217; soil.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fungicide\"><\/span>Fungicide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9221\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Fungicida-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Fungicida\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fungicida.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>To use baking soda as a fungicide you must <strong>mix five liters of water with four tablespoons of baking s<\/strong>oda and wait for it to dissolve.<\/p>\n<p>If your plants start to get black or white spots, it&#8217;s time to apply the solution.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat every week until the <strong>stains are completely gone from your plants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_Unwanted_Grass\"><\/span>Removing Unwanted Grass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baking soda is efficient for removing unwanted grass in your garden or in the <strong>materials in which your plants are grown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Just put a layer of baking soda on that lawn and after two or three days it should be dry and easy to remove.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accelerates_the_process_of_photosynthesis\"><\/span>Accelerates the process of photosynthesis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is efficient to <strong>accelerate the process of photosynthesis of your plants<\/strong>, strengthen them and make them grow more leaves.<\/p>\n<p>You should prepare a mixture of a spoonful of bicarbonate with vinegar and make a test on one of the leaves of the plants.<\/p>\n<p>If after 24 hours it did not have a negative change, <strong>you can apply it in the whole plant and wait for the changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve probably looked for a home solution to some problems in your day-to-day life, but there are so many that you don&#8217;t know which one to choose. 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