Bicarbonate, how to use it

It is one of the products almost always present in every home, the bicarbonate, the perfect ally in household chores, cooking and beauty. For personal hygiene, baking soda can be used as toothpaste to whiten one’s teeth, perhaps accompanied by a few drops of mint essential oil.

Baking soda for bad breath’bad breath

Like mouthwash, instead, it is useful against bad breath, just like ginger: just dissolve a teaspoon in half a glass of water and use it as a regular mouthwash.

For facial and body skin, baking soda is great for preparing an exfoliating scrub.

Simply dilute 3 parts powder with one part water, massage into the skin in circular motions, then rinse with lukewarm water. In case of stings or irritations, the baking soda provides instant relief: a little powder should be applied after showering to the skin while still damp.

Two tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of water is ideal for making a relaxing footbath. On addition to personal cleaning, baking soda can be used in the kitchen, such as during rising.

Adding just one teaspoon

Adding just one teaspoon to baking powder for cakes and pies will result in well-risen cakes. In case of poor digestion, also, bicarbonate is useful against stomach acidity. Just take a teaspoon dissolved in a glass of water with some lemon juice.

Finally, baking soda can be used for household cleaning as an alternative to regular detergents.

Can be employed for clean the bathroom, sinks, bathroom fixtures, tiles, By simply applying it to a damp cloth or sponge. You can also wash pots, dishes, microwave, oven, silverware, floors, furniture and anything else.

Also helps neutralize odors, such as those in the refrigerator: simply place a container containing baking soda on one of the refrigerator shelves. Same for garbage cans, it will be enough to sprinkle baking soda on the bottom to neutralize any bad odor.