Clever household tricks with baking powder

It is indispensable in the kitchen and is used in many baking recipes. However, our clever household tricks with baking soda prove that it is also helpful in the home, because it is a real all-rounder when we want to make our home shine in an environmentally friendly way and without chemicals. The baking soda contained in baking powder cleans like a charm.

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Little miracle cure: Did you know what you can do with baking powder - apart from baking?

Although baking powder was invented as early as 1850, it did not find its way into many households until around 50 years later, when August Oetker began selling the white miracle cure in small sachets as baking powder. However, pharmacies also sell larger containers (kilos for around 10 euros). It's worth it, because baking soda can do much more than just make cakes rise, as you can see here.

Cleaning dishes

If washing-up liquid and the like fail to deal with stubborn incrustations, sprinkle a layer of baking soda on the affected areas, mix with warm water to form a thick paste and leave to work. Then scrub clean with a sponge or toothbrush. To remove tea or coffee stains in your favorite cup, sprinkle half a bag of baking powder or baking soda, add water and leave to work well. Then put in the dishwasher or rinse thoroughly by hand.

Cleaning the pot

Stubborn residues or burnt-on food can also be removed with baking powder. Simply mix a sachet of baking soda with water and pour into the pan onto the burnt-on food.

Clean the oven sparkling clean

Spread a paste of water and baking soda on encrustations, leave on for as long as possible, wipe off and rinse with water.

Remove stains

That white blouse or shirt just doesn't want to turn that brilliant white anymore? Sprinkle a little baking soda on the yellowed shirt collar, moisten and leave to work for about an hour. Then wash in the washing machine as usual. A little citric acid also helps to pre-treat sweat stains.

Getting rid of grease stains

Mix bicarbonate of soda and water in a 1:1 ratio to form a paste. Apply this to the area, leave to work and wipe off.

Polishing silver

Place tarnished cutlery or tarnished dirt in a bowl of water and add one tablespoon of baking soda per liter of water. Leave to work for an hour, then polish briefly with a cloth.

Cleaning drains

Expensive special agents are unnecessary for blocked drains. It is better to simply pour a bag of baking soda down the dry drain and immediately pour half a cup of vinegar down it until it foams. After a few minutes, rinse everything clean with warm water.

Brightening grout

Put baking soda on a cleaning cloth and scrub clean in no time at all.

Foot bath

A regular foot bath with baking soda and sweaty feet will no longer be an issue.

Neutralize odours

Does the fridge smell? Sprinkle half a bag of baking soda on a plate and leave for a few hours: It binds the odors. Baking soda also helps with smelly shoes. Leave on overnight and tap out. A teaspoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of lemon juice and two cups of hot water make a fragrance spray for the toilet. Garbage can, drain, litter box smell? Simply sprinkle a few teaspoons of powder. This neutralizes the smell and everything smells nice again.

Repel aphids

Mix a little baking soda with water in a spray bottle, shake well and spray the affected plant parts thoroughly every two days - until all aphids have been completely removed.

Refresh the bouquet

Baking powder in the vase? Yes, it keeps the flowers fresh.

Descaling water

A pinch of baking soda in the coffee filter softens the water and enhances the aroma - for perfect coffee enjoyment.

Tip: baking soda is a sodium salt and the main ingredient in baking powder. You can use baking soda for many applications in the same way as baking powder.

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