Cheap and effective: features of washing with soda in a washing machine and by hand

foto14367-1Soda is not only an effective household product, but also an absolutely natural natural component.

Despite the presence of a huge amount of modern powders, soda can compete with them. The range of its application is wide, and the cost is several times less than newfangled means.

Is it advisable to use soda when washing - where other methods are powerless, is it possible to add it to the washing machine - this is the article about this.

Can I wash with this product?

foto14367-2The product perfectly deodorizes, disinfects, cleans... This allows it to be used as a detergent.

Washing with baking soda is safe for health, does not harm the washing machine and improves the final result of the procedure.

The product can be used both in pure concentration and as a component of a mixture. Many housewives simply add soda to washing powder. At the same time, things become softer, the colors of fabrics - richer.

When is it allowed to add, and when it shouldn't be?

The use of a baking powder is justified in the following cases:

  • elimination of unpleasant odors - for example, cigarette smoke;
  • enhancing the whitening effect;
  • softening the hardness of water - the more ideal its balance, the better the thing is washed off;
  • disinfection in situations where the use of other products causes an allergic reaction;
  • instead of conditioner - baking soda will provide the linen with excellent softness.


Do not use baking powder if:

  • the composition of the fabric does not tolerate any aggressive effects - usually this information is indicated on the tag of the thing;
  • material sheds.

For information on how to use soda for washing in a washing machine and by hand, read here.

Which one should you choose?

foto14367-3Any type of baking soda is suitable for cleaning and washing fabrics. Which one to choose depends on the intended purpose, the degree of pollution of the thing and the composition of the fabric.

Food grade - works great where cardinal whitening is not required... It is the ideal solution for colored items that need to be softened and odor-free.

Soda ash is several times more concentrated.It can remove stubborn stains - grease, tea, coffee, as well as return the fabric to its previous whiteness.

Precautions during use

It is important to remember that soda is an aggressive product. When using it when washing, the following points must be considered:

  1. To prevent the skin of your hands from drying out, you need to use rubber gloves. Sodium carbonate, getting into small wounds and cracks, destroys the upper layers of the epithelium, lesions increase.
  2. Do not use baking soda when working with delicate fabrics - silk, wool.
  3. Do not allow the composition to come into contact with mucous tissues, eyes. If this happens, immediately rinse the affected area with running water.
  4. Exclude moisture from entering the pack with soda - its contents will be taken in lumps, and the effectiveness of the baking powder will decrease.
It is especially necessary to work with dark fabrics carefully - at high temperatures, the effect of soda increases many times over. Colors may fade.

How to use it correctly?

foto14367-4Sodium carbonate can be used both in a washing machine or soaked and then washed by hand.

Use it instead of detergent as indicated on the packaging.... Otherwise, there is a great risk of getting the opposite result - things will simply creep apart under the influence of the component.

The basic rule is to strictly observe the dosage. How to use soda correctly, depending on its effect on fabrics, we will consider in more detail.

Calcified

The effectiveness of using soda ash in the process of bleaching and softening fabrics has been officially proven. The result is achieved due to the high content of alkaline components in its composition.

Mitigation

To soften fabric (such as towels or bedding), do the following:

  • when using a washing machine, add 50 g of soda to the air conditioner compartment. Temperature range - from 40 to 100 degrees. The exception is fabrics with a membrane covering. After completing the wash, enable the extra rinse option. This will keep things soft until the next wash;
  • when rinsing by hand, soak the item in a bowl of baking soda for 15 - 20 minutes. The water temperature is 40 degrees. Concentration - for 5 liters of water 5 gr. component.

Removing stubborn stains

Soda ash is no less effective in removing stubborn, old stains. The main thing to remember is that it cannot be used for delicate materials.

Remove fragments of fat or blood can be done according to the following scheme:

  1. foto14367-5Take a spray bottle.
  2. Pour 250 g of water, 40 g of vinegar and shake well.
  3. 30 g of sodium bicarbonate are added. Shake the contents.
  4. The resulting mixture is evenly sprayed onto the fabric until it gets wet. Stand for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Rub the place of dirt with a brush, and then wash it as usual.

When processing children's things stains are removed in a more gentle way - add a spoonful of soda and the same amount of hydrogen peroxide to 2 liters of water. Soak for 30 minutes, then rinse well first in warm, then in cold water.

Food

Baking soda is effective for removing simple dirt and stains. She copes well with the gray and yellowness of linen.

Less aggressive, in contrast to calcined, therefore, the range of its application is narrower. Baking soda will not work for stubborn grease, glue, coffee or tea stains.

Cleaning dirt

Cleaning is carried out in several stages:

  1. foto14367-6Prepare the composition - it is necessary to mix a tablespoon of the component with the same amount of water so that the mass reaches the consistency of a paste. It should not flow when applied to fabric.

    To enhance the effect, experts recommend adding a little white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, while reducing the amount of water.

  2. Apply the composition to the dirt - rub in the mass carefully, covering the stain completely. Wait 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse the cloth in warm running water, from thin material - gently remove the mixture with a damp cloth.
  4. If necessary, re-process the clothes. If the stain is old, 3 to 4 cleanings may be required. The exposure time of the paste is increased to 15-20 minutes.

This method is relevant only for removing stains with cotton natural materials, for example - jeans... Delicate structures - linen, silk can be easily damaged - this composition is too aggressive for them, in contact with fibers, sodium contributes to their destruction.

Dry cleansing

An alternative is dry cleaning with baking soda. They do it as follows:

  1. Sprinkle a small layer over the area of ​​contamination and pack the fabric in a bag. The main condition is tightness. So that the composition does not injure the thing, you can not apply it directly to the stain, but attach a bag to the place of pollution, into which soda is poured. Thermal package in this case is required.
  2. Leave the mixture for 8-10 hours. This time is enough for the soda not only to clean the fabric, but also to absorb the unpleasant odor.
  3. The package is unfolded, the contents are gently shaken out. If soda gets on the fabric, use a soft bristled brush. After removing all the fragments, hang the clothes in the sun. Air for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. When the stain has not completely disappeared, they repeat all over again. If after two procedures the result did not meet expectations, it is advisable to use alternative methods, for example, professional dry cleaning.

Lightening

When a goal is set - to lighten a thing, you need to prepare a special composition:

  • foto14367-7mix 150 grams of baking soda with 5 liters of water, preheating it to 40 degrees;
  • on a fine grater, grate 50 g of laundry soap;
  • dissolve the chips to a homogeneous mass, the composition must be warm - if necessary, it must be heated;
  • soak the thing for several hours;
  • further - washing in a standard way.

In addition to pure white fabrics, this method will help to make natural fabrics 2-3 tones lighter. For example, if you need to lighten a denim thing a little.

If you additionally need to remove stubborn dirt, add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil to the mixture and heat the composition to 85 degrees. So you can eliminate greasy spots, sweat.

Elimination of an unpleasant smell in an automatic machine

There are several reasons why the "washing machine" exudes bad odors... The main problem is the excessive accumulation of moisture and the formation of mold in places that are difficult to clean. Proper use of baking soda will allow internal disinfection and odor elimination.

The best results are obtained with regular cleaning. The procedure is repeated every 2 months. In order to keep the unit clean, experts advise adding a pinch of soda to the detergent with every wash. This will make the water softer, and its effect on the components and mechanisms less aggressive.

They clean the car like this:

  • foto14367-8prepare a mixture of equal shares of water and soda ash;
  • the composition is applied to the external parts - drum, powder compartments, rubber gaskets, cuffs. It is there that limescale and mold appear most quickly;
  • let stand for half an hour;
  • take a soft foam sponge and carefully process the machine parts;
  • after external cleaning has been completed, start the main wash at low temperatures. This will completely wash away the baking soda fragments.

The final stage is cleaning the drain filter. After the end of the washing program, the device is removed and treated with the same soda solution. Then - washed under the tap and put in place. Additionally clean the filter connection point.

The video will tell you how to clean the washing machine with soda:

Conclusion

Summarizing what has been said, we draw a conclusion. It is advisable to use soda both independently and with various additions:

  • powder,
  • vinegar,
  • ammonia,
  • vegetable oil.

Which mixture to prepare depends on the specific situation. Only fabrics whose composition is completely natural can be processed with soda.

TO synthetics and delicate things should be treated with extreme caution, otherwise the result may be exactly the opposite of what is expected.

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