Sodium Bicarbonate - the "universal magic powder"

Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) also known as baking soda is a non toxic biodegradable white powder with multiple applications 

Caracteristics:

• water soluble
• light abrasive
• alcaline
• non flammable

Uses:
Around the house:

• deodoriser (carpets, rugs, tiles, fridge…)
• softener 
• laundry detergent helper (to be added to washing powder for enhance cleaning power….) or as an ingredient in the home made detergent 
• scouring powder (bath tubs, basins….)
• cleaner (ovens,….)
• fungicide for the garden (grey molds,….)
• drain cleaner (to pour 1/2 a glass in the  drain, then add slowly 1 glass of  white vinegar, leave 3 minutes then rince)

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In the kitchen:

• leavening agent (2 to3 tsp per 1kg of flour)
• deep wash for non organic vegetables and fruits  (1tsp per liter of water, leave for 5min than rinse)
• preserve vegetable color (green beans, green peas , a pinch added to cooking water)

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For the body:

• soothing for small itching  from insect stings, sunburns… (100g diluted in the bathtub, can also be used on a compress
• to improve breath (1tsp diluted in a glass of warm water, to rinse the mouth  2 to 3min)
• under armpits deodorant (to put powder on wet hands and slowly massage 
• to treat mouth ulcers (as a mouth wash)

Other:
Can be used to prepare a  multi purpose cleaner, in laundry detergent, in toilet gel 
The incredible powder has many more uses…….