Forget your cluttered cupboards: soda crystals come as reinforcements. Laundry, pipes, stubborn surfaces… Learn how to tame this XXL cleaner and discover the key differences with its cousin bicarbonate so you never make a mistake again.
Bicarbonate has a big brother, and it’s much stronger! Odorless but formidable, soda crystals make bleach and chemical sprays obsolete. A word of advice: put on your gloves, because we’re getting down to business. Ready to test the raw power of natural cleaning?
What is the difference between soda crystals and baking soda?
This product, which can also be called soda ash, has the advantage of being much more powerful than bicarbonate. Used as disinfectantbut also like degreaserit is very useful for maintaining your interior. Resembling small white grains, soda crystals are in fact a mixture of sea salt and chalk (with ammonia for industrialized versions).
Are you wondering what can be done with soda crystals? Know that they will be very useful around the house, especially for cleaning and maintenance. Here are 8 very practical uses to know.
Unclog a sink or pipe with soda crystals
In two steps three movements, the pipes are unclogged. For that :
- Pour half a glass of soda crystals
- Leave to act for a few tens of minutes.
Make your own laundry with soda crystals
Soda crystals are also useful for making homemade washing powder. The recipe is a mixture of Marseille soap, soda crystals and baking soda. More natural than commercial detergents, it will also be of better quality for your washing machine. Here is the recipe for making your laundry detergent using soda crystals:
Clean the washing machine
In the washing machine, add a handful of soda crystals to the drum full of dirty laundry when doing your laundry. Soda crystals also have the advantage of whitening laundry but also cleaning the washing machine. If the limescale is not too significant, a simple glass of white vinegar will be just as effective in removing the scale.
Clean the toilets and bathroom
With their power anti-tartar And anti-limescalesoda crystals easily remove all traces of dirt on walls, bathroom floors and shower walls. This product is effective on tiles, both interior and exterior. For remove scale from toiletswe will dilute 5 spoons of soda crystals in a liter of boiling water then pour everything into the toilet. After letting it act, you can scrub and flush.
Disinfect thoroughly
Floors, walls, countertops or any other surface can be cleaned very well with a very simple mixture. In a liter of hot water, pour a teaspoon of soda crystals. The mixture can thus be used to disinfect any surface effortlessly.
Removing dirt from burnt pans and pots
No need for elbow grease when you have soda crystals. Just get it andpour it into the bottom of pans and saucepans damaged by overcooking. To this, add boiling water and wait about 6 hours for it to take effect. Cleaning will then be greatly facilitated.
Peeling off wallpaper
It almost becomes child’s play to modify your wall decoration. In a container, pour a little hot water and three tablespoons of soda crystals. Dip your sponge in the mixture, then soak the walls with it to make it easier to remove the strips of wallpaper.
Give new style to your dishes
Do the glasses lack shine and transparency once washed? Why not create your own dishwashing liquid? To make this homemade mixture to perfectly clean your dishes, you simply need mix hot water with soda crystals.
What are the dangers of soda crystals?
While soda crystals are indeed multi-purpose, there are certain things not to do with them.
- THE soda crystals should definitely not be mixed with vinegar (or any other acidic product) in a closed container otherwise it will create a gas release that is harmful to health.
- Furniture made of raw wood, oak or chestnut, lacquered surfaces or even glass-ceramic induction hobs should not be cleaned with this product.at the risk of damaging them.
- It is also not recommended to use soda crystals in the washing machine containing delicate laundry (with materials such as wool or clothes with too bright colors which can easily bleed).
Where to buy soda crystals?
In supermarkets, soda crystals can be found in the laundry detergent section or in floor cleaners. The most popular product remains that of the St Marc brand. A few DIY stores like Leroy Merlin or Castorama also offer boxes containing soda crystals. You can also find them at certain brands like Aroma-Zone. We must also not forget the drugstores which also sell them, as well as specialized stores, particularly online.
How much does a packet of soda crystals cost?
For one kilo of soda crystals, you need to count between 3 and 10 euros. This varies depending on the brands and packaging of the product.
