Enhance your laundry detergent's efficiency with baking soda for brighter colors and whiter whites. Baking soda also softens water, allowing you to reduce the amount of laundry soap needed.
Mix your usual laundry soap with 125 ml (1/2 cup) of baking soda for top-loading machines or 60 ml (1/4 cup) for front-loading machines for an effective wash.
4. DIY Dishwasher Tablets:
Craft your own dishwasher tablets using:
2 tablespoons of soda crystals
½ cup citric acid
2 cups of baking soda
20 drops of your preferred essential oil
½ cup coarse salt (optional)
A bit of water
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and gradually add water using a spray bottle until you achieve a compact powder. Press this mixture into an ice cube tray, let it set for 24 hours in the fridge, then invert the tray to release your homemade dishwasher tablets.
These simple, sustainable recipes utilize the cleaning prowess of baking soda, providing you with natural alternatives to keep your home fresh and clean without the adverse effects of chemical products.