Sodium Bicarbonate is a versatile eco-friendly cleaning agent that doesn't contain any preservatives and is an essential ingredient in your DIY laundry or home cleaning routine. It can be used to effectively remove stains from fabrics, neutralise unpleasant odours and so much more. In addition, it also has many other household uses so it’s a true multi-purpose cleaning product and ingredient.
Sodium Bicarbonate can be used as an all-purpose cleaner, a limescale remover, as a fabric softener, as a deodoriser and a stain remover, for making Sodium Citrate (a laundry sequestrant) which improves the performance of your wash (especially in hard water areas). Sequestrants like sodium citrate improve the performance of detergents and act as cleaning aid and water softener which allows the soap to work more effectively. It also makes a great fabric softener! (see directions for use).
LAUNDRY:
Use for heavily soiled or badly stained laundry - except for delicates including wool and silk (see directions for use).
HOUSEHOLD:
Sodium bicarbonate is a multi-purpose product and is an affordable way to clean your home toxin-free, and can be used to clean surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom without scratching them. It has an effective but gentle abrasive action and is really handy for scrubbing difficult spots and cutting through grease. As a base, it absorbs and neutralises odours, so it can also be used as a multi-purpose odour remover.
Also, recent studies have shown that surface pesticide residues present on fruit and vegetables were most effectively removed by sodium bicarbonate solution when compared to either tap-water or bleach. It will remove up to 96% of pesticides from fruit and vegetables when mixed with water and gently rubbed on the surfaces of fruit. The solution eliminates nearly all the resides left by most commonly applied pesticides within 15 minutes.
Sodium Bicarbonate 250g
Product Information:
Sodium Bicarbonate
- Origin: France
- 100% natural
- Paraben-free
- Silicon-free
- Cruelty-Free
- Vegan
- Biodegradable
- Hypoallergenic
- Zero waste
- Appearance: White crystalline solid.
- Solubility: Soluble in water 9.6 g/100 ml @ 20°C
- pH: 8.3
- Melting point: 50°C
- 250g
Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate.
Other Names:
- Bicarbonate of Soda.
- Baking Soda.
- Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.
Directions for use:
Sodium bicarbonate is particularly suitable for:
- Absorbing unpleasant odours - sprinkle some on dirty laundry in the laundry basket prior to washing.
- Boosting the action of your laundry detergent.
- If your laundry is heavily soiled or stained, add 15 g (2 tbs) of Sodium Bicarbonate to the main dispenser drawer or a washing ball, but do not use for fabrics such as wool or silk.
- It can also be used on dirty dishes - just sprinkle some in the dishwasher or washing bowl.
- For household odours, leave a small dish of bicarbonate in the fridge or cupboard for example.
- For cleaning various surfaces in the kitchen or bathroom without scratching them (sprinkle bicarbonate on a damp sponge and then rub).
- For cleaning mattresses, rugs, carpets, etc. (sprinkle surfaces, brush, then leave to work for a few hours before hoovering).
- Storage instructions: After every use, seal bag and store in a cool, dry place.
To Make Sodium Citrate liquid:
INGREDIENTS:
180g Citric Acid
250g Sodium Bicarbonate
750ml Water
PRECAUTIONS:
Introducing bicarbonate of soda during the mixing process will cause a reaction and the solution will begin to fizz. In fact, every time you add sodium bicarbonate an intensive reaction will start - this is nothing to worry about, but part of a natural process. For this reason however, it is best to use a suitable large container or pan placed in the sink.
METHOD:
Pour the water into your container or pan, then add the citric acid powder and stir until dissolved.
Next, gradually add the sodium bicarbonate a little at a time. Each time, wait for the fizzing to subside before adding more. Continue adding the sodium bicarbonate until the reaction stops. The process is not complicated, but it can take a little time, because adding large portions of sodium can make the reaction too intense and produce lots of foam, so be patient!
The solution is ready when the fizzing stops. It is better if you leave it to sit overnight before storing in a bottle.
The pH of the solution should be 7 if all the citric acid has been neutralized. If you wish, you can check it using pH strips
Recommended:
Use as part of your eco-friendly DIY washday routine:
To absorb unpleasant odours prior to hand or machine washing, or use with “Savon de Marseille” Olive or Natural soap flakes or your own pre-made natural laundry detergent to help remove stains from heavily soiled laundry.
Precautions:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not clean aluminium with bicarbonate of soda (but it is suitable for all other metal surfaces and alloys).
Do not use for silk, wool or delicate fabrics.
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
