You Gotta Try These Baking Soda Cleaning Hacks!

With baking soda as your ally, you can tackle tough stains, neutralize odors, and keep your household items spotless. At Sheets Laundry Club, we understand how to keep homes clean. Let's explore some of the best cleaning hacks using baking soda.

Why Use Baking Soda for Cleaning?

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, has a natural abrasive quality, making it ideal for tackling tough stains and spots. This all-natural cleaner neutralizes odors and can handle acidic smells, providing a fresh, clean, eco-conscious environment.

It’s also non-toxic and safe to use around children and pets. Unlike harsh chemicals, it won’t leave strong odors or potentially harmful residues behind. It’s one of the most budget-friendly cleaning products available. A single box of baking soda can be used for multiple cleaning tasks throughout your home.

Safety First: Using Baking Soda

While there are many uses for baking soda, use it wisely. Avoid using it on surfaces prone to scratches, such as glass, finished wood, aluminum, marble, or electronics.

To avoid possible toxic reactions, never mix baking soda with ammonia, alcohol, chemical-based cleaners, or hydrogen peroxide.

A Great Multipurpose Cleaner

Whether as a powder or mixed with water to form a paste, its mild abrasive nature makes it perfect for scrubbing away tough stains without scratching surfaces

• Kitchen Surfaces: Sprinkle baking soda on countertops, stovetops, and sinks. Scrub gently with a damp cloth to effectively remove grease and grime.
• Refrigerator Odors: Place an open box of baking soda in your refrigerator to absorb unpleasant odors. Replace it every few months for continuous freshness.
• Microwave: Mix baking soda with water to create a paste. Apply it to the inside of your microwave and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove food splatters and odors.

Fresher, Brighter, and Softer Laundry

Baking soda isn't just for baking. As shown in our Tik Tok video, baking soda is also a game-changer in the laundry room. Here’s how you can use it to keep your clothes looking and smelling their best:

• Stain Remover: Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to stains before washing. Let it sit for 30 minutes before laundering, as usual, to lift tough stains.
• Fabric Softener: Add half a cup of baking soda to your laundry load along with your regular detergent. It helps soften the water, allowing your detergent to work more effectively and leaving your clothes feeling softer.
• Whitening Booster: For brighter whites, add half a cup of baking soda to your wash cycle along with your detergent. It enhances the cleaning power and helps to whiten fabrics naturally.

For heavily soiled or particularly smelly items, pre-soak them in a solution of baking soda and water for 30 minutes before washing. With baking soda as your ally, you may enjoy doing laundry a little more. Join our Subscribe and Save laundry subscription program to ensure you never run out of eco-friendly laundry detergent and have it delivered to your door.

For a Sparkling Bathroom

Cleaning the bathroom doesn’t have to be a chore when you have baking soda on hand. Baking soda can help with surfaces and drains.

• Tile and Grout: Sprinkle baking soda on tiles and grout, then spray with vinegar. The fizzing action helps loosen dirt and grime. Scrub with a brush and rinse thoroughly for sparkling clean tiles.
• Toilet Bowl: Pour one cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl, followed by one cup of vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes, then scrub with a toilet brush and flush. This natural combination effectively cleans and deodorizes.
• Sink and Shower Drains: To prevent clogs and keep drains flowing smoothly, regularly pour baking soda down the drain, followed by hot water. This simple routine helps dissolve grease and hair buildup.

Try it for General Household Cleaning

Baking soda is incredibly versatile and can be used for various household cleaning tasks:

• Furniture Polish: Create a gentle furniture polish by mixing baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply it to wooden furniture with a soft cloth, then buff to a shine. This method helps to remove dirt and restore luster without damaging the finish.
• Trash Can Deodorizer: Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your trash cans to absorb odors and keep them smelling fresh between cleanings.
• Tackle Coffee and Tea Stains: Mix baking soda with a small amount of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the stained areas of your mugs or teapot, using a sponge or a soft cloth to scrub the stains gently. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry.

Freshen Carpets

Carpets can hold onto odors, especially from pets. Air fresheners may mask smells, but baking soda gets into the carpet fibers and neutralizes them.

Mix a half cup of baking soda with a few optional drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Then, sprinkle the mixture evenly onto your carpet, focusing on high-traffic areas and spots with odors. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes, or for tough odors, leave it overnight. Vacuum thoroughly to remove the baking soda and trapped odors.

If you have pets, sprinkle baking soda on pet beds and carpets before vacuuming. It helps to neutralize odors and leaves your home smelling fresh.