Washing soda or soda crystals are a part of the baking soda family but have been processed differently. It’s highly alkaline, which makes it an effective solvent for a wide range of stains.
It’s safe to use and doesn’t give off any harmful fumes, though you may want to wear gloves when handling washing soda because it can cause minor skin irritation.
You can find soda crystals at your local grocery store or local home goods/supplies store.
If you get the inkling to pick some up, here are 17 uses for them in the home.
LET’S FIND OUT.
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1. Cleaning Your Washing Machine
One crucial home appliance that people tend to overlook when cleaning is the washing machine. Maybe because it’s the machine’s job to clean everything else, but it does need to be clean every now and again.
It’s important for you to clean your washing machine or it might develop odors that pass on to your clothes.
But don’t worry, soda crystals are your saving grace. They’re an efficient and cost-effective way to clean your washing machine. Simply run a hot wash, with an empty machine and one cup of soda crystals and just like that, any yucky build up disappears.
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2. Preventing Drains From Becoming Clogged
Nobody likes a clogged drain. It’s annoying, frustrating and sometimes just straight up gross. Get a quick and easy fix by pouring a cupful of crystals down your sinks each week with hot water.
This helps to break up any blockages by melting away grime and keeping your sink clean. It’s even possible to use soda crystals in septic tanks. You’ll experience the free flow of water through your drains which is always a welcomed pleasure.
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3. Removing Stubborn, Burnt-on Food From Your Pots And Pans
Some grimy, stuck-on food stains are just too strong for the dishwasher. If you find that you dread the after-dinner experience or spend too much time cleaning dishes when you’d rather relax, invest in a package of soda crystals.
These can be the heavy-duty cleaner you need. Just make a strong paste and wipe it on the burnt-on food. Then you simply leave it overnight and watch it smoothly wash off in the morning. You’ll barely even scrub!
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4. Boosting Your Laundry Detergent
Now it’s no surprise that soda crystals can be used to do laundry. In fact, people call it washing soda for that very reason. It’s a method that’s been tested by time.
Sometimes your regular detergent needs an extra boost for those grass, food or even oil stains. Just add about a tablespoon to your detergent and watch the magic happen. The less concentrated your detergent is, the more you can add.
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5. Removing Stains From Clothes
Have you ever felt like avoiding certain food for fear of ruining a nice outfit or your favorite top? Now, there’s no need to worry as soda crystals will help you to remove stains a lot faster.
Another method to get rid of those pesky stains from your clothes is to leave them to soak in some warm water with 1 cup of soda crystals added and dissolved. Do this at least an hour before washing and it’ll do wonders for your laundry.
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6. Softening Towels
Towels after a while lose the soft feel that gives you such comfort to be wrapped in it. They get a little crunchy, which means that they may be suffering from limescale and detergent build-up.
Soaking them in a medium strength mixture of soda crystals and warm water and then rinsing them well does the trick to get out any detergent build-up of limescale. Now all you have to is wash them like normal, with just half a cup of white vinegar in the fabric conditioner drawer.
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7. Cleaning Patios And Paths
Soda crystals even have the power to kill moss and algae. Often times, patios and pathways can be overrun by these plant-like pests. The roots of these plants can grow, spread and connect which may cause your pavement to break up and be destroyed.
When wet, these plants can also make your walkway or driveway slippery which might cause an accident. Just sprinkle them on the moss and dampen with a watering can.
Leave for a day or two, until the moss goes brown, then brush off and rinse with plenty of water. There you have it, a patio to boast about.
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8. Cleaning Up Garden Ornaments
Now just when you thought you had to throw them out, your weather-damaged or mucky garden ornaments are about to be rescued. Use a regular strength solution of 2 cups of Soda Crystals with a bristle brush to remove caked-on grime, mold, and mud.
Give your ornaments and new polish and save yourself the trip to replace them. You’ll love how they shine and give your garden a nice glow. This hack will also help you to save on purchasing new garden decor.
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9. Restoring Silver Jewelry
Over time, silver jewelry gets dingy and requires good polish. However, jewelry polish may be too expensive or even out of reach for your needs. There is a solution that is cost-effective and efficient.
To get that shiny, new look back, first, line a bowl with aluminum foil, and then pour 1 cup of soda crystals into the bowl. Next, you just add 1/4 part boiling water, wait a few minutes and your silver jewelry will look like the day you got them.
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10. Cleaning Your Oven
If you’re struggling to get the racks from your oven or BBQ clean or if you just don’t have the time, here’s an easy home remedy. Lay them flat in your bath and fill it up with hot water.
Pour in a pack of Soda Crystals and leave to soak for a few hours. They’ll rinse off nice and clean! In case you were wondering, this can also soak-off years of sticky grease and grime.
If they don’t rinse off cleanly, leave to soak for a longer period or lightly scrub with a scouring pad.
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11. Cleaning Your Carpet
Carpets may be the easy thing in your home to get dirty. An easy way to keep them clean is to shake soda crystals over them carpets at night before you go to bed. In the morning vacuum it away for fresh smelling carpets.
Soda crystals will absorb odor and maintain freshness. This will also provide an easy and constant deep clean that won’t harm the fibers of your carpet.
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12. Cleaning Your Toilet Bowl
Cleaning the toilet bowl may not be a chore we all like, but it certainly has to get done, especially to prevent blockage. Pour some soda crystals into your toilet, and then using a damp toilet brush to swish them around the bowl.
It’ll freshen up the toilet and stop it from getting blocked. There might be better toilet cleaners out there, but Soda Crystals will do a great job of keeping your toilet flowing.
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13. Cleaning Your Floors
If you’re tired of harsh chemicals irritating your skin, then say goodbye to harsh chemicals with this easy to make homemade floor cleaner. Simply add a couple of tablespoons of soda crystals to your mop bucket.
Make sure the water is nice and warm, swish it around a little to dissolve the crystals into the water. Once you get to mopping, you’ll be amazed at how easily dirt grime wipe away.
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14. Cleaning Your Wood Burning Stove
The glass of your wood-burning stove can become pretty caked with soot. This can cause your food to start tasting like ashes and takes away from the crisp but ‘cabin in the woods’ look of your wood-burning stove.
Soda crystals will make quick work of that. Dissolve about a quarter cup of soda crystals in a liter of hot water and you can use the solution with a sponge or cloth to clean the soot right off of the glass.
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15. Extractor Fan Filter Cleaner
Cleaning the extractor fan filter can be a dreadful experience. However, you can make it a lot easier to handle by using washing soda. Just dissolve two large spoons of soda crystals and three large spoons of your chosen laundry detergent in hot water.
Due to the power of the soda crystals, this creates a strong solution that can cut through the much and therefore clean your cooker extractor fan filters with ease.
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16. Cleaning Baths
A clean bath makes for a happy bathroom, and it certainly makes you happy too. But cleaning your bath can sometimes be a challenge. Soda crystals, however, help to make things a little easier.
You can use a regular solution of washing soda with a sponge or scrub brush to scrub your bathtub clean. Things like soap scum, greasy residue, and even timescale are no match.
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17. Cleaning Trash Cans
Trash cans are some household items that definitely need a good cleaning. Soda crystals are perfect to clean your indoor and outdoor trash cans.
You can use a regular solution with a sponge or scrub brush to give the inside of your garbage cans a good cleaning and break away dirt, grime, unpleasant smells, and anything else that may be hiding inside.
