Bicarbonate of Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCOā) pH 8 to 9 originates from the minerals nahcolite and trona, which are refined into soda ash (a.k.a. calcium carbonate), then turned into baking soda (a.k.a. sodium bicarbonate), among other things.
Most of it comes from the United States, which contains the worldās largest trona deposit. There is no risk of depletion anytime soon:
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Wyoming alone contains 56 million tons of pure layered trona, plus 47 billion more tons mixed with other minerals. Weāre only tapping trona at the rate of 15 million tons per year; the Wyoming Mining Association estimates that we have enough on hand to last more than 2,000 years.
Bicarbonate of soda is an alkaline or base substance and is very good at powering through grease and dirt, but not enough to make it corrosive. This makes it a great cleaning ingredient for all around your house.
Baking Sodaās deodorising power is a due to its ability to neutralise odours, rather than just covering them up. Most unpleasant odours come from either strong acids or strong bases. Baking Soda deodorises by bringing both acidic and basic odour molecules into a neutral, more odour-free state.
Bicarbonate of Soda is so useful. I have used to unblock my sink before. Thanks for the list, I shall try it on my husband’s trainers!
These are great tips! In fact Iām going to try the toilet one tonight! Ours are terrible thanks to very hard water and poor cleaning from the previous owners!
The shoes are a good idea too, my sons stink!
Citric Acid is best for removing stains and then Bicarb as a general cleaner š
OMG the oven! My oven is always bad and a job I dread. This sounds like would work for me. Desperate to get it nice and clean. Some great tips.
It is a fantastic product. I’ve used it to clean our mattresses before. I’ll have to experiment and use it as a trainer deodoriser.
I sometimes use a mixture to clean my oven or my toilet but I didn’t realise you could use bicarb to make a DIY air freshener. Will definitely be giving this a go.
Its such a great little gem as there are so many uses for bicarb and we always have a stash under the sink.
Wow who knew that bicarbonate of soda could be so handy around the house. thanks for all these brilliant tips x
I have used Bi Carb soda a few times however I don’t think I have ever use it on trainers, great tip!