Natural Home Cleaning with Baking Soda

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  • What You’ll Need:
    • 2 cups of water
    • 2 tablespoons of liquid soap (castile soap works great)
    • 2 tablespoons of baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon of essential oil (tea tree, lemon, or eucalyptus are ideal for their antibacterial properties)
    • Spray bottle
  • How to Use:
    • Combine all the ingredients in the spray bottle.
    • Shake well to mix.
    • Spray directly on bathroom surfaces like sinks, countertops, and tiles.
    • Let sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a sponge or brush. Rinse thoroughly for a sparkling clean finish.

Tip: For tougher stains or mildew, sprinkle baking soda directly on the surface, spray with vinegar, and let it foam before scrubbing.

3. Laundry Booster

Brighten whites and revitalize colors naturally with this laundry hack:

  • How to Use:
    • Add 125 ml (1/2 cup) of baking soda directly to your washing machine along with your liquid detergent.
    • Wash as usual.

Benefits:

  • Softens water, reducing the amount of detergent needed.
  • Eliminates odors and removes tough stains.
  • Prevents buildup in the washing machine, keeping it fresh and clean.

4. DIY Dishwasher Tablets

Say goodbye to store-bought dishwasher tablets and create your own eco-friendly version:

  • What You’ll Need:
    • 2 tablespoons of soda crystals (also known as washing soda)
    • 1/2 cup of citric acid (helps with hard water and adds sparkle)
    • 2 cups of baking soda
    • 20 drops of essential oil (lemon or orange oil works wonderfully)
    • Optional: 1/2 cup of coarse salt (for additional scrubbing power)
    • Water (add gradually)
    • Ice cube tray
  • How to Make It:
    1. In a mixing bowl, combine soda crystals, citric acid, baking soda, and salt (if using).
    2. Add the essential oil for fragrance.
    3. Gradually sprinkle water into the mixture, stirring as you go, until it resembles damp sand. Be careful not to add too much water, or it will fizz and lose effectiveness.
    4. Press the mixture firmly into an ice cube tray.
    5. Refrigerate for 24 hours to harden.
    6. Pop out the tablets and store them in an airtight container.

How to Use: Place one tablet in the dishwasher detergent compartment for each wash.