Eco-Friendly Home Maintenance with Baking Soda: Simple and Effective Solutions
1. Homemade Air Freshener
Ingredients:
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 500 ml (1/2 liter) hot water
– 10+ drops lemon essential oil
Instructions:
1. Dissolve baking soda in hot water.
2. Add lemon essential oil.
3. Transfer to a spray bottle for use.
2. Bicarbonate Bathroom Cleaner
Ingredients:
– 2 cups water
– 2 tablespoons liquid soap
– 2 tablespoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon essential oil (tea tree, lemon, or eucalyptus)
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before use.
3. Boosting Laundry Detergent
Ingredients:
– Regular laundry soap
– 125 ml (1/2 cup) baking soda
Instructions:
1. Add baking soda to laundry soap for enhanced cleaning.
2. Use 125 ml for top-loading machines and 60 ml for front-loading machines.
4. DIY Dishwasher Tablets
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons soda crystals
– ½ cup citric acid
– 2 cups baking soda
– 20 drops of your choice of essential oil
– ½ cup coarse salt (optional)
– A bit of water
Instructions:
1. Mix baking soda, soda crystals, citric acid, and coarse salt in a bowl.
2. Gradually add water to achieve a compact powdery texture.
3. Fill ice cube tray compartments with the mixture and compress.
4. Let set for 24 hours in the fridge, then release the tablets from the tray.
These simple, eco-friendly solutions with baking soda can effectively replace chemical cleaners in your home, promoting a healthier and more sustainable living environment.
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