Bicarbonate of soda is a cheap, natural cleaning product. It won't break the bank to buy, but it will do the job. Even more importantly, it won't cause harm to the environment in the same way that a number of expensive, caustic products do. Being a natural sceptic, I didn't believe how effective some of the following suggestions could be until I tried them. I'm all in favor of using as few chemicals as possible, as a matter of principle, and the extra effort involved in preparing the pastes and solutions was minimal. As you might also have gathered, housework is not top of my agenda and for some of the kitchen and bathroom jobs I need the incentive of quick, efficient methods! Bicarbonate of soda helps to dissolve grease and dirt and also prevents smells from hanging around.
If you want to make up a solution as an all-purpose cleaner, take two teaspoonfuls of bicarbonate of soda to 570 ml (1 pt) of warm water. Adding 125 ml (4 fl oz) of white vinegar will make an even better cleaner, but beware of the gaseous effect of adding bicarbonate of soda to vinegar and allow room for expansion. After the fizz has died down you can pour the mixture into a screw-topped bottle, ready for use.
CAUTION
As with all products and cleaning solutions, you should try out the suggested method on a small area first. I make the following suggestions in good faith and I can't be held responsible for any adverse effects.
First and foremost, don't use bicarbonate of soda on nonstick pans, or you're likely to ruin the surface.
If you want to make up a solution as an all-purpose cleaner, take two teaspoonfuls of bicarbonate of soda to 570 ml (1 pt) of warm water. Adding 125 ml (4 fl oz) of white vinegar will make an even better cleaner, but beware of the gaseous effect of adding bicarbonate of soda to vinegar and allow room for expansion. After the fizz has died down you can pour the mixture into a screw-topped bottle, ready for use.
CAUTION
As with all products and cleaning solutions, you should try out the suggested method on a small area first. I make the following suggestions in good faith and I can't be held responsible for any adverse effects.
First and foremost, don't use bicarbonate of soda on nonstick pans, or you're likely to ruin the surface.
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