Baking soda is an economical, ecological, zero waste, non-toxic, biodegradable and edible product. In addition to all its qualities, this versatile cleaning product is useful in cooking as well as for household, health or beauty uses thanks to its cleaning, stain removing, alkalizing and antiseptic power. But above all, this product is an excellent deodorizer. Discover ways to deodorize everything in the house using baking soda.
Enough to make this white powder even more essential for everyday life!
1) Deodorize laundry in the machine with bicarbonate
Odors of sweat, vomit, musty… Thanks to bicarbonate, you can eliminate persistent bad odors on laundry. To do this, simply add 15 g of this white powder to the softener compartment of the washing machine before starting a wash cycle. You can also sprinkle it in the dirty laundry basket to chase away unpleasant odors.
Good to know: if it is white laundry (clothes, sheets, household linen), you can also try percarbonate of soda which is whitening and deodorizing.
2) Refresh and sanitize the sofa, rug, carpet, mattress…
It’s not just fabrics that go in the washing machine that can benefit from the deodorizing power of baking soda. You can sprinkle it on mattresses, rugs and carpets and leave to act for at least three hours to sanitize them and rid them of foul odors. This will be particularly ideal against the smell of urine left by your pets.
3) Bicarbonate to deodorize pipes
To remove bad odors from a pipe, pour 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate into it, then add a glass of white vinegar and leave to act for several hours. Then rinse with a liter of boiling water. You will be able to breathe better!
4) Cups to slide everywhere to clean the ambient air
Place cups of baking soda in the fridge (to avoid contaminating food with chemicals contained in commercial deodorants), drawers or even the bottom of the trash can to absorb and neutralize any bad odor. You can also vacuum it up with the vacuum cleaner to deodorize this household appliance. Remember to change the cups every month!
5) Natural bicarbonate deodorants
No need for harmful room fragrances! For perfume the housemix a cup of baking soda with 15 drops of an essential oil of your choice (lemon essential oil, lavender, peppermint, lemongrass [pour chasser les moustiques et rafraîchir l’air ambiant en été]eucalyptus, etc.) in a jar with a hole in the jar. You can also add vanilla extract or dried herbs. Then place everything in the toilet, kitchen or bedroom closet.
For more practicality, you can also dilute a few drops of an essential oil of your choice in a tablespoon of bicarbonate and dilute everything in a spray bottle of water. You can spray your homemade spray deodorizer on sofas, armchairs, curtains, furniture, etc.
6) Deodorize your armpits or your breath with bicarbonate
Consider adding baking soda to your natural deodorant recipes to eliminate underarm odor. You can also simply apply it directly under the arms with a towel. Finally, it is also possible to gargle with a solution based on a teaspoon of bicarbonate in a glass of water. That eliminates bad breath… and sore throats !
7) Baking soda against odors in shoes
You can sprinkle this white powder directly into the shoes (don’t forget to remove everything before wearing them!) or prepare small fabric bags or pockets with coffee filters filled with bicarbonate to slip into the shoes when you get home. the house. No more pestilential odors!
8) Deodorize the cutting board or hands with baking soda
To give it a good clean and remove bad odors, sprinkle baking soda on the board, then rub with half a lemon before rinsing well. Still in the kitchen, you can also rub your damp hands with a pinch of baking soda to eliminate cooking odors (onion, fish, etc.).
9) THE product to deodorize the dishwasher
Pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of baking soda into the dishwasher and run an empty wash cycle. You can also make deodorant tablets by mixing 4 tablespoons of baking soda, 4 of soda crystals, 4 of coarse salt and 4 more of citric acid in a container and spraying water little by little, mixing between each addition until l obtaining a texture of wet sand. Transfer to an ice cube tray and let dry for about 4 hours before storing everything in an airtight jar or bag. The dishes will be spotless and the appliance deodorized.
10) To deodorize your dog
Sprinkle this magic powder on his coat and rub to incorporate it well into the hair. Next, brush your pet to deodorize its coat without washing it with plenty of water. It’s perfect in winter and non-toxic!