What is sodium bicarbonate?

Sodium bicarbonate is what we commonly call baking soda. In fact, it is a kind of fermentation agent used in diet, and its efficacy can also be manifested in other aspects. For example, it can be used for household cleaning and has certain beauty and skin care effects.

1. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, also known as sodium acid carbonate. It is an acid salt with the chemical formula NaHCO3. People usually only know that it can be used to make bread, soda and as a fire extinguisher. In fact, it has the following lesser-known uses.

2. Household cleaning:

People who are allergic to detergents may add a little baking soda to the dishwashing water. This will not burn your hands and will allow you to wash the bowls and plates very cleanly. You can also use baking soda to scrub stainless steel, copper or iron pots. Baking soda can also clean scale inside thermos bottles. The method is to dissolve 50 grams of baking soda in a cup of hot water, then pour it into the bottle and shake it up and down, and the scale can be removed. Soak your coffee pot or teapot in hot water and add 3 spoons of baking soda to remove stains and odors.

Leaving an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator can help remove odors. You can also use baking soda and warm water to clean the inside of the refrigerator. Sprinkling some baking soda on trash cans or anywhere else that odors may be present will have a great deodorizing effect.

If you have pets at home, sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet to remove the urine odor. If it is a cement floor, you can sprinkle baking soda on it, add a little vinegar, scrub the floor with a brush, and then rinse it with clean water.

Sprinkle a little baking soda on a wet rag and scrub the plastic parts and casings of household appliances, which will have a good effect.

3. Personal cleaning and beauty:

Use baking soda as a deodorizer. Mix one cup of baking soda and two spoons of starch, put it in a plastic container, and apply it to the smelly parts of your body to remove body odor.

Baking soda is a slightly abrasive cleaner. Adding a little baking soda to toothpaste can neutralize odors and act as a whitening agent. Put a little baking soda in your shoes to absorb moisture and odors.

Adding a little baking soda to your facial cleanser or using a baking soda and oatmeal mask can help improve your skin; adding a small amount of baking soda to your shampoo can remove residual hairspray and styling cream.

The chlorine in the swimming pool can damage your hair. Adding a little baking soda to your shampoo can repair damaged hair.

4. Medicinal uses of baking soda:

If you are bitten by a bee or mosquito, mix baking soda and vinegar into a paste and apply it to the wound to relieve itching. Adding a little baking soda to your bath water can help relieve skin irritations.

Sprinkle a little baking soda on your sheets to prevent rashes caused by dampness and heat in children.

If your feet are tired, put 2 spoons of baking soda in the foot washing water and soak them for a while, which will help eliminate fatigue.