Maybe you've heard of it, maybe not. It's an everyday ingredient found in many kitchen cupboards but has the ability to work wonders when it comes to cleaning.
The magic substance we're talking about is bicarbonate of soda, and it's time to discover its cleaning capacities for the kitchen and bathroom. Put on your cleaning gloves and let's dive into a sparkling cleaning revolution!
Bicarbonate of soda, or sodium bicarbonate, isn't just for getting your baked goods to rise. Its mild, non-toxic properties make it a great cleaning agent that can tackle everything from stubborn stains to unpleasant odor problems.
Let's explore the many ways you can use bicarbonate of soda to make your kitchen and bathroom sparkling clean.

Bicarbonate is great for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, unclogging drains, removing bad odors and cleaning dishwashers.
To clear a blockage in the drain, pour 1 dl of bicarbonate of soda and then ½ dl of vinegar or vinegar into the sink and leave for 5-10 minutes.
Check if the blockage has disappeared by flushing hot water. If not, use a sink cleaner or a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and salt for extra strength.
For oven and grill grates, bicarbonate paste is an easy match. Make a bicarbonate paste with equal parts bicarbonate and salt and mix it with a little water until it becomes a paste.


To freshen up your mattress, remove all bedding and vacuum the mattress. Then sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda and let it sit for at least 20 minutes before vacuuming again.

For carpets: sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on the carpet and leave for 20 minutes, then vacuum again for a better smell. For stains, dampen with a cloth and sprinkle with the powder. Then spray with vinegar and water and rub with a damp cloth after 10 minutes to remove the stain. Use the hair dryer if the carpet is too big to hang out.
For a more pleasant cleaning experience, you can try cleaning bad odors from your vacuum cleaner with baking soda. By sprinkling bicarbonate on the floor and vacuuming it up, you can easily combat the smell. Keep in mind that this does not work on bagless vacuum cleaners.

In addition to its cleaning properties, bicarbonate is a climate-smart and economical solution for sustainable cleaning. It reduces the need for harsh chemicals and helps create a healthier indoor climate.