Cleaning products with natural ingredients not only make your life better. They are clean and harmless to your family’s health and the environment.
There is a type of natural ingredients that you can easily buy and their prices are also quite cheap. It was Baking Soda. There are many household cleaners that can be created from them. So what is Baking Soda ? Let’s learn and apply them in daily life.
WHAT IS BAKING SODA?
Surely you all know what “baking powder” is, right? That’s right, baking powder, also known as baking powder, is the kind of powder people often use for making tea, making cakes, fried foods,… In the composition of baking powder, there is a quarter of it. powder Baking Soda.
Baking soda is a fine, white, hygroscopic and alkaline powder. Baking soda has the chemical formula NaHCO3 also known as sodium bicarbonate, baking salt, bicarb, ..
In the family, Baking Soda is known as a product with many great applications such as: cooking, detergents, deodorants,… Baking Soda
APPLICATIONS OF BAKING SODA
1. Application in household hygiene
– Making detergents and disinfectants
Baking Soda is an effective cleaner, disinfectant, can make a cleaning mixture with baking soda with water (or warm water) or a stronger cleaner for stubborn stains is combined with vinegar and lemon juice. When you combine Baking soda and vinegar and lemon juice, you mix an acid (vinegar, lemon) and a base (Baking Soda), creating a mixture of salt and carbon dioxide gas.
This mixture will be able to help you get rid of all the stains in your home from the kitchen space such as refrigerators, pots, pans, etc. Or in the toilet, bathroom, living room,… In general, almost any location with stains, a mixture of Baking Soda and vinegar/lemoncan be dealt with quickly and effectively. fruit.
Furthermore, the antibacterial properties of Acid (Vinegar, Lemon) and the antibacterial properties of Baking Soda according to National Library of Medicine [1] will help protect you from common harmful bacteria and fungi.
***Note: Do not use baking soda to clean glass surfaces, silverware, stone countertops and wooden floors or furniture.
– Effective deodorant
Baking soda is famous for its ability to absorb moisture and absorb odors. This ability has made baking soda a popular choice as a natural deodorant. They absorb moisture to help limit the creation of an environment for odor-causing bacteria to multiply. You can completely use them for all deodorizing needs such as shoes, refrigerators, clothes, cars, …
In addition, it can also eliminate body odor, just mix a mixture of baking soda with water or vinegar, lemon can be used to effectively deodorize the body. However, because Baking Soda is alkaline, you should be careful not to abuse it to avoid unwanted effects on the body such as dry skin, rashes, aging, …
– Make bleach on clothes
Baking soda is used to clean stains, because due to the effervescent properties of baking soda, it will oxidize and fade stains (even if left for a long time), thereby making fabrics become more shiny.
In addition, if you add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda to the washing machine when washing with regular detergent, the result is softer fabrics. So you can rest assured when using them as a detergent booster, without fear of fabric rot, color fading and very safe for children.
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2. Application to life
– Cooking or baking:
Benefits for cooking
+ To reduce the time of stewing beans (black beans, red beans, white beans, dried beans …), you put 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda in the pot, the above dishes will be faster, helping you save money. Save time and fuel.
+ For the same purpose when we stew meat, add ½ spoon in the broth so that the meat can be cooked faster and more tender.
+ If you want the meat to be tender, cover with a layer of baking soda on the surface of the meat, leave it in the refrigerator for 3-5 hours, then take it out and wash it again and cook normally, the meat is guaranteed to be very soft and cooked quickly but still no taste loss.
+ Make the omelette softer. When whisking, add a little baking powder (¼ tsp or less) to make the omelette softer.
In addition, we can completely soak fruits and vegetables for 10 minutes in an aqueous solution containing 25g of baking soda, then wash and rinse thoroughly with normal water. The pesticide content on fruits and vegetables will be washed away quickly
The uses for baking
In particular, baking soda is an indispensable ingredient when making cakes with acid ingredients such as: sponge cake, donuts, dumplings, cookies, pancakes, beef cakes to sweet bread, banana cake, … Chemical reactions will occur when baking soda comes in contact with acidic substances, releasing CO2 gas bubbles that help the cake become soft, moist and perfectly smooth. With just a small amount of baking soda mixed with other ingredients when cake will help you have wonderfully delicious cakes.
+ However, you should not abuse baking powder to avoid baking powder to lose the delicious taste of the cake. Use an appropriate amount according to the recipe
– In medical
Treat heartburn
+ In medicine, Baking Soda is also known as salt medicine, used as a remedy for heartburn. Acid reflux, also known as acid reflux, is caused by acid backing up from the stomach and up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the stomach to the mouth. Baking soda neutralizes this acid, cures an upset stomach or detoxifies caused by acid.
Treat mouth ulcers
Mouth sores are small and painful sores. Unlike other cold sores, sores form on the lips and are not contagious. It is caused by heat in the body or caused by a virus.
+ You can make a mouthwash with baking soda following a simple recipe. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to half a cup of warm water, then rinse your mouth as usual. Gargle with this mixture once a day until the sore heals. [2] [3]
As a supplement for athletes
During intense exercise, your muscle cells begin to produce lactic acid, which is what causes the burning sensation you get when you exercise. Lactic acid also lowers the pH inside your cells, which can make your muscles tired.
There are many studies that show that baking soda can help delay fatigue, allowing you to exercise longer with more intensity. You can refer to these studies in the References section just below [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Slows the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
The kidneys are extremely important because they help remove waste and excess water from the blood. At the same time, they help balance important minerals like potassium, sodium, and calcium.
A study including 134 adults with CKD found that those taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) supplements were 36% less likely to develop the disease than those who didn’t take the supplement (11).
Attention: Talk to your doctor before using baking soda
Support cancer treatment
When it comes to cancer, we will often be treated with chemotherapy, which slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.
According to some studies, baking soda can help chemotherapy drugs work more effectively, because it can make the tumor-forming environment less acidic, facilitating the treatment methods. chemotherapy treatment. [12] [13] [14]
>>> However, these are only animal and cell studies, and for humans, more research is needed.
– In beauty and usage
Kill death celk
You can remove dead cells, dry skin safely with Baking soda, especially they are very benign to be used for both face and body.
+ Exfoliate your face with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of baking soda + warm water, gently rub it on your face in a circular motion, then rinse with water.
+ Exfoliate the body with 3 tablespoons of baking soda + warm water to form a paste (can add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal to increase the softening effect). Rub the mixture on the body, especially the elbows and elbows in a circular motion, then rinse with warm water and feel the skin soft and smooth.
Soothes sunburned skin
Bathing: When sunburned, red, soak, relax in a bath mixed with 1/2 cup of baking soda
+ Mask: Create a paste of baking soda + water, apply to sunburned, allergic reddened skin to soothe and relieve itching.
+ Lotion: you can also mix some baking soda into your lotion and apply it on sunburned, allergic skin.
Blur scars
Baking soda helps to fade scars, natural acne scars are known by many people.
+ Mix baking soda and honey, apply on scarred skin, relax for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Do it 2 times/day. In particular, the mixture can be applied to scratches and insect bites to reduce itching.
Deodorize body
You can create your own natural deodorant with simple yet surprisingly effective baking soda.
Natural deodorant: By mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with enough water to create a yogurt-like paste, then rub it under your armpits or even on your feet to deodorize your body, making you more comfortable. , confident.
+ Deodorize feet: You can also soak your feet with warm water + 1 tablespoon of baking soda to increase the effectiveness of foot odor removal. Regular practice will not only help you get rid of the smell of anise, but also prevent nail fungus and have soft, ruddy skin on your feet.
Teeth whitening – removing plaque – for fresh breath
Method 1: Brushing teeth with baking soda helps to clean plaque, whiten teeth and neutralize excess acid in the mouth, fighting bad breath.
Method 2: Brush your teeth with a mixture of toothpaste sprinkled (mixed) with baking soda to enhance the ability to clean, whiten teeth and give fresh breath.
Method 3: Mix the mixture: 6 parts baking soda + 1 part sea salt, rub it on your teeth and keep it for 5 minutes, then gargle. Regular practice helps whiten teeth, kill bacteria that cause bad breath.
Method 4: Brush your teeth with a mixture of baking soda + coconut oil to help fight bacteria that cause bad breath and whiten teeth.
Method 5: Rub a mixture of 1 crushed ripe strawberry + 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda on your teeth, keep it for 5 minutes, then brush your teeth. Do it once a week to help you own a beautiful smile with white teeth.
Clean hair
Oily, sticky hair due to oily skin, using other hair products such as glue, styling wax, etc. makes you uncomfortable. Baking soda helps you solve the above concerns so that your hair is always as clean as you want.
+ Method 1: Wash your hair with shampoo + 1 teaspoon of baking soda, which helps to increase the effectiveness of cleaning dirt, oily, greasy hair and hair products.
+ Method 2: Quickly wash your hair with a mixture of baking soda and water, mix well with a ratio of 1: 3 and apply from root to tip, then rinse with water.
+ Method 3: Clean your hair tools by rubbing with 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a cup of water, then rinse.
+ Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda + 1 tablespoon of water, apply on acne-prone skin, leave for 10 minutes, then wash your face with water.
Cleanser
Gentle face wash with baking soda helps to clean the skin naturally, non-toxic and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
+ Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon of water, mix well and gently massage the mixture on the face in a circular motion, then rinse with warm water.
+ Baking soda is also a key ingredient in many bath salts. Bathing with baking soda not only helps to clean the skin, but also helps to soften the skin, reduce itching, discomfort when sunburn, skin allergies. How to use: mix in warm water 1/2 cup of baking soda to bathe, then rinse with clean water.
Soap
With natural soaps – baking soda you will not have to worry about that, they help wash away dirt, deodorize, and leave hands clean and soft.
+ How to use: Mix baking soda with water in a ratio of 3:1 to wash your hands or mix baking soda with hand soap to increase the cleaning effect and make your hands more soft and smooth.
=>>>> Maybe many of you have heard Baking Soda but do not know what it is and how it is used. Above is the concept of Baking Soda and some of its applications in daily life. You can easily buy it at grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies with very cheap prices.
If you know what other uses Baking Soda has, let us know by commenting below! Good luck!
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