The role of sodium bicarbonate
sodium bicarbonate is made up of soft, crystal-structured molecules. When dissolved in water, it can be used as a mild abrasive to remove dirt. Of course, there is no need to worry about the damage to the ground items.
Deodorant effect
The malodor is acidic, and the sodium bicarbonate is weakly alkaline, and the two undergo a chemical neutralization reaction. In addition to the smell of kitchen garbage and cigarettes, body odor, bad breath, pet odor, etc. can also be effectively removed with sodium bicarbonate. Because of the sodium bicarbonate used as a cleaning agent, its abrasiveness has not been lost, and it can continue to be used when removing dirt after use.
Dehumidification
Like odor absorption, sodium bicarbonate also has the effect of absorbing moisture. It is very suitable as a deodorant for cabinets and a moisture-proof deodorant bag for shoes.
Neutralization
The dirt in the kitchen is mostly oily, and the oily dirt is acidic and will fall off by itself when neutralized with weak alkaline sodium bicarbonate.
Soft water effect
The quality of water depends on the amount of metal ions such as magnesium and calcium in the water. Hard water containing more metal ions is suitable for drinking water, but it is best to use soft water for cleaning and washing. In addition, soft water is less irritating to the skin. sodium bicarbonate has the effect of reducing the amount of metal ions contained in hard water, making it close to soft water.
Foaming, expansion
Some edible sodium bicarbonate is marked with "baking powder". This feature of sodium bicarbonate is used when making bread and snacks. Because sodium bicarbonate has the property of generating fine bubbles when combined with acidic substances, it can be used together with edible vinegar (acidic) during cleaning to remove dirt by virtue of its foaming effect. The copyright belongs to the author, please contact the author for any reprint.
According to the level of purity, sodium bicarbonate is divided into three types: medicinal, edible and industrial. "Medicinal" has the highest purity, followed by "edible" and "industrial". The purity of sodium bicarbonate sold in supermarkets and home stores is equivalent to the purity of "industrial" sodium bicarbonate, and the packaging is cheap and cheap. However, if it is used to make skin care products such as shower gel or body spray, it is best to choose "medicinal" or "edible" sodium bicarbonate.
