Cleaning with baking soda

The natural helper throughout the home

Baking soda is a simple but incredibly versatile cleaning agent. For decades, it has been used in the home for everything from oven cleaning and removing bad odors to refreshing clothes and cleaning the bathroom. It is without perfume and unnecessary additives and is therefore particularly suitable for those who want a clean environment without filling the home with strongly scented products.

In this guide, you get an overall overview of how you can use baking soda in different parts of the home and you can read further in our more in-depth articles, where you get precise methods and tips.

Remove odors with baking soda - from shoes to litter boxes and carpets

Baking soda is an effective odor remover. It works by neutralizing the acidic odor molecules, instead of covering them with perfume. You can sprinkle it directly in the litter box, let it work in shoes or use it in mattresses and carpets to remove stuffy smells. The fridge can also be kept fresh with a small bowl of baking soda in the corner. Read more about removing odors with baking soda.

Use baking soda in the kitchen – from oven to thermos

In the kitchen, baking soda is worth its weight in gold. You can use it to scrub the stove, make oven cleaner without harsh chemicals or clean a thermos by leaving baking soda and hot water overnight. Microwave and drain? Baking soda can also handle them, alone or with a little vinegar. Read more about using baking soda for cleaning in the kitchen.

Clean the bathroom with baking soda – right from joints, toilet and shower curtain

Black joints and dull limescale residues? This is where baking soda comes to your rescue. Make a paste and scrub the joints with a brush. Use it in the toilet bowl to clean and freshen up, or in the drain to loosen deposits and remove bad odors. Even the shower curtain can be given new life with a little baking soda. Read a lot more about cleaning the bathroom with baking soda.

Baking soda for washing – especially white textiles

When washing white towels, bedding or t-shirts, you can add a tablespoon of baking soda directly to the drum. It helps to remove odors, softens the textiles and leaves the clothes fresh. Baking soda is particularly suitable for those who want clean textiles without perfume or fabric softener. resolve to wash textiles with baking soda.

Ready to try baking soda in your cleaning?

At the Ökofamilien you will find baking soda in various sizes, which go a long way and can be used for all cleaning purposes in the home.