Description Sodium bicarbonate is known to be used for a very long time, at least from early antiquity, as well the ancient Egyptians extracted sodium bicarbonate from lakes in the Natron Valley. Sodium bicarbonate is slightly alkaline, so it binds and neutralizes all acids and converts them into neutral salts and carbonic acid. Baking soda is now used in baking for muffins, pretzels, in the cosmetic chemical industry, in the production of natural cleaners, and in medicine, especially in acidosis – acidification of the body, constipation, gout, burning and swollen feet, as a means of personal hygiene, as eco spray, etc. PERSONAL HYGIENE Body and foot bath: Dissolve half a cup (approx. 150g) of soda in the tub. For the feet, dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in warm water in which you soak your feet. Hair: Add one teaspoon (approx. 5g) of baking soda to your hair shampoo once a week. Rinse your scalp well and apply hair conditioner. KITCHEN Washing vegetables and fruits: Dip fruits and vegetables in water in which you have dissolved one tablespoon (approx. 25g) of baking soda per liter, thus effectively removing preservatives, parasites, and dirt. Then rinse thoroughly under running water. Soda has no disinfectant effect! Bread and pastries: For a lighter or softer cakes and bread, add to the flour one teaspoon (approx. 5g) of baking soda per pound of flour. You can also dissolve it in milk or water to add it to the dough. Unpleasant odors in the freezer and/or refrigerator: Place an open container in the refrigerator in which you have shaken half a cup (approx. 150g) of baking soda. Change the soda every three months. Dishwasher cleaning: Sprinkle one handful of baking soda over the dishwasher or the bottom of the dishwasher to prevent unpleasant odors. Once a month, shake approx. 150g of soda over the empty machine and start the rinsing program. LAUNDRY Increasing the efficiency of liquid powder: Add one tablespoon (approx. 25g) of baking soda to the detergent dispenser. Baking soda also inhibits the formation of limescale! DO NOT USE SODA WHEN WASHING WOOL OR SILK! HOME Removing the smell of carpets and refreshing colors: Sprinkle the soda evenly over the carpet and leave on for 24 hours. Then vacuum or whisk the soda. House pets: Sprinkle soda on the bottom of the cat toilet and cover it with cat sand. You can also sprinkle soda on your pet’s bed and vacuum or whip it after at least 30 minutes. Unpleasant odors: Place an open container or canvas bag with baking soda in a closet for shoes or clothes, in the toilet, basement, etc. Soda can also be sprinkled on the bottom of the waste bin. Read more about the importance of Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate in Free ISHA Cure.
