It seems like a home remedy from the time of our ancestors, but baking soda is a kind of panacea for many physical ailments. Since one of its virtues is to dilate the blood veins, this salt allows oxygen to disperse throughout the body and the pH in the blood to balance and, therefore, it has been used as a treatment for conditions such as heartburn, gastritis , arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes and cancer.
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But these are not the only benefits of baking soda, in fact, this salt has many uses, so it can be used for caring for plants and cleaning the home. Here is a list of the different ways you can take advantage of this basic element:
For cleaning:
– Removes oil and grease stains. Sprinkle baking soda over the spot and scrub with a wet brush.
– Disinfects and whitens various surfaces –from a bathtub to tiles, tiles or the kitchen–. On a damp sponge sprinkle baking soda and scrub as you normally do. Then let it rest for 5 minutes, rinse well and dry.
– clean the floors. Remove dirt without leaving scratches with 1/2 cup of baking soda dissolved in a bucket of warm water.
– Leaves clothes, stuffed animals and carpets like new – without stains or bad odors–. For laundry, add 1/2 cup of baking soda to liquid soap; for stuffed animals, sprinkle them with baking soda and let sit for 15 minutes, brush the baking soda off and voila; and for carpets, dust the entire surface and let sit overnight, then sweep as much as possible and vacuum the rest.
– Remove bad odors from shoes. Sprinkle a tablespoon or two on shoes while you’re not wearing them, and stir in the baking soda when you’re ready to wear them.
To health:
– Can be used as toothpaste. Click here for the recipe.
– It is an exfoliant for face and body. You only need to mix 3/4 baking soda and 1/4 water. Gently rub over face or body in circular motions, then rinse.
– It is a natural deodorant. Mix a pinch of baking soda with drops of water and apply directly to underarms.
– Reduces the feeling of tiredness in the feet. Submerge your feet in a bowl with warm water and three tablespoons of baking soda. Rub and let sit for a few minutes. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil.
– detoxifying. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the tub. This will neutralize the acids in the skin, relieving pain, itching, and toxins. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to make the skin softer. Also, the mixture will clean the tub.
– Say goodbye to the heartburn. Add a pinch of baking soda to a glass of plain water and drink.
– removes splinters. In a small glass with water add a tablespoon of baking soda. Submerge the area where the splinter is for several minutes 2 times a day.
– Softens the skin of the hands. Mix 3/4 baking soda and 1/4 water. Apply the paste to your hands and then rinse.
– Relieves insect bites. Prepare a paste with some baking soda and water and apply it to the bite. This will help relieve the itching.
– It helps you lose weight. Click here to learn more about it.
For the plants:
– Fungicide. Mix one gallon of water with four tablespoons of baking soda. Apply it to rose bushes to combat fungal black spots, or on fruit trees or plants when they begin to appear.
– Strengthen your plants. You will make photosynthesis greater (and thus strengthen your plant and grow more leaves). First you should try the leaves because some plants do not do very well. Make a mixture with a little baking soda with vinegar. In 24 hours check the plant, if it goes well, you can continue with the process.
– Against parasites. Add a tablespoon to 1 liter of water and spray or dust a little on the surface of the substrate.
– To remove wild grass. Put a thick layer of baking soda on the grass you want to kill and in about 2-3 days the grass should start to die.
– Drive away pests. Spread a little baking soda in the soil of your garden: ants, rabbits or cockroaches will avoid approaching.
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