19 Magical Uses of Soda Crystals.
Do you know soda crystals?
Maybe you've seen some in the maintenance department?
You don't know what it is for? Well, this article is here to help you!
Soda crystals are used in many commercial cleaning products.
Why ? Because their stain-removing and washing virtues are well known to manufacturers.
Sodium carbonate is found naturally in the ashes of many plants.
It is also found in minerals left behind by seasonal lakes. Algae ash is one of the most common sources of natural sodium carbonate.
Here are some other names you might find: sodium carbonate, calcined soda, carbonic acid, disodium salt, sodium salt, dissodium carbonate, soda crystals ...
Without further ado, here are the 19 magical uses of soda crystals for the home:
1. Use as homemade laundry
This is the easiest and most classic use of soda crystals. I have my favorite laundry recipe that I have been using at home regularly for the past few years.
If you think making your own laundry is complicated or expensive, then you are wrong.
Know that washing with this homemade detergent costs only 1 cent and makes your clothes fabulously clean. Discover the recipe that I use every day here.
2. Boosts your classic laundry
You can also use the soda crystals to boost your store-bought laundry. Just add 1/2 cup of soda crystals to your machine before washing and put in your regular laundry.
3. Untie your clothes
Here's an easy-to-do pre-wash. Put 2 tablespoons of crystals in 3 or 4 liters of hot water. Dip your stained clothes in, submerging them completely.
It is best to soak them overnight. But if this is not possible, soak them for at least 30 minutes, and add 1/2 cup of soda in the washing machine, in addition to your usual detergent. Then cycle regularly.
4. Replace your dishwasher tablets
This homemade dishwasher tablet recipe is another effective way to save money every day at home. Don't worry, the recipe is easy to make and super effective. Check out the recipe here.
5. Replace your dishwashing liquid
And while we're at it, why not make your own dishwashing liquid? All you need is soda crystals, baking soda, black soap, and a few drops of essential oil. You will be surprised by the degreasing power of this recipe! Check out the recipe here.
6. Used to make a multi-purpose cleaner
If you are looking for a universal cleanser made with natural ingredients, this recipe is for you!
Put on protective gloves, then put 1/2 teaspoon of soda crystals, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of Castile soap in a glass container.
Pour 500 ml of almost boiling water over it and stir. Let cool.
Then add 20 drops of tea tree essential oil. Pour into a sprayer and shake before each use. This product is perfect for washing tables, cupboard doors, the sink, the inside of the fridge, the floor (not in wood) ... And above all, it is chemical-free!
7. Maintains the pipes
Soda crystals are particularly effective in maintaining pipes. I use this wash solution every 3 weeks or so.
Put 1/2 cup of soda crystals in 3-4 quarts of hot water. First run hot water and then add the mixture to the pipe. Rinse it off with hot water.
You can use this mixture safely for your septic tanks.
8. Unclogs the pipes
If you forget to maintain your pipes, washing soda can also unclog them. Pour 1 cup of soda down the drain. Let stand for 15 minutes and pour 2 liters of boiling water.
If the plug is stubborn, add 1/2 cup hot vinegar. Be careful, do not use this trick if you have already used a commercial pipe unblocker.
The mixture of the 2 products may create a chemical reaction which would force you to leave the house at the risk of being intoxicated.
9. Cleans the tiles
Wash your kitchen tiles using this easy-to-make recipe. Mix 1/4 of a spoon of soda crystals, 1/4 of a spoon of white vinegar, a squirt of washing-up liquid in 3 liters of hot water. Your tiling will be degreased and sparkling as on the 1st day.
10. Cleans other types of floors
Are you looking for an effective multi-use product that smells so good? Here is a recipe that will please you.
Mix 250 ml of grapefruit vinegar with 30 grams of soda crystals, 3 drops of liquid soap and 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil in 3 liters of hot water.
There you go, your product is ready. Want to make your own citrus vinegar? Check out the recipe here.
11. Strips paint
If you are repairing old floors and need to remove old paint or wax, soda ash is a great natural stripper.
Mix soda with just enough water to form a paste. Spread it on the area to be stripped. Remember to wear your gloves. Leave it on.
You can start to check if the paint is peeling after a few hours, but it is best to leave it on overnight.
12. Descale the coffee maker
Descale your coffee maker or kettle by putting 2 to 3 tablespoons of soda crystals in it. Add the mixture where you put the coffee or water.
Repeat the operation 2 or 3 times with hot water to rinse it well.
13. Clean the oven
Here is a simple recipe for cleaning the oven. Combine 1 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of soda crystals and 1 tablespoon of liquid castile soap.
Add hot water very slowly until you get a thick paste. Also add a few drops of white vinegar.
Then apply the paste to the surface of the oven and let it dry overnight. In the morning, wipe with a sponge and warm water.
14. Cleans silverware
To clean silverware without toxic products, soda crystals are the perfect solution.
You need 1 sheet of aluminum foil, a pot with a lid, 2 tablespoons of salt, 60 g of soda crystals and 300 ml of boiling water.
Cover the bottom of the pot with the aluminum foil, then add the salt and the soda crystals. Put your silverware and pour boiling water over it.
Close the lid and leave to act. When you remove the cover, the silverware regains its shine effortlessly. Check out the trick here.
15. Remove limescale in the bathroom
The soda crystals act on the limestone which sticks to the tiles in the shower. Just mix 1/2 cup of soda crystals with 3 quarts of hot water.
Put on gloves before putting your hands in the mixture. Wash the surface with an old cloth. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
16. Clean the barbecue
Do your barbecue grills need a good scrub?
All you need to do is dip a stiff wet brush into the soda crystals and scrub the barbecue.
Rub vigorously then rinse and let dry. However, do not use this method on aluminum grids.
17. Removes moss from the stones in your garden
When it rains, the patio and stairs of the house can become slippery from the moss that has developed on them.
To remove moss from driveways, stairs, and decks, sprinkle soda crystals directly on them, then add water to them to form a paste.
Let the whole thing dry in the sun for a day or two, then simply rinse it off with a garden hose to loosen the dead moss and give it a makeover.
18. Loosens concrete floors
Did you get a motor oil stain on your concrete floor? Sprinkle soda crystals on the stains.
Add a little water to make a paste and let sit overnight. The next day, all you have to do is rinse with the garden hose.
19. Descale the bottom of the toilet bowl
To effortlessly scrub your toilet, put 3 tablespoons of soda crystals in 1 liter of boiling water and pour into the bowl.
Leave on for 15 minutes and rub with a brush if necessary to remove the traces of lime. Check out the trick here.
Where to find soda crystals?
Soda crystals are used as a chemical treatment in swimming pools, so you can buy them at a pool store.
They will often be cheaper there than in DIY stores.
Of course, you can still find soda crystals on the Internet. You can find them here at a good price.
Precautions to take
Soda crystals are a skin irritant when used in extremely concentrated forms.
But applying a weakly concentrated solution (less than 50%) to human skin does not cause serious damage to skin without lesions.
They can be used on almost any surface except aluminum and fiberglass.
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Also to discover:
Soda Crystals: All The Uses You Should Know About.
The Super Efficient Home Dishwashing Liquid Recipe.
