Bicarbonate of Soda

[calismum]

I use this quite a lot in kitchen. I was thinking today that when I was young my mother used it for loads of things.

Does anyone else use - and if you do, what for?

[Elaine]

I use it when I am cleaning the fridge. I also use it on occasion, when the cats are outside, on the rug and bedroom carpet as well as the sofa and matress, followed by a good hoover. I find it helps reduce odours. Not that we are smelly people you understand

[Mags]

Here's some tips to go on with,,

http://www.thegreenstoreonline.co.uk....aspx/Page/118

http://www.thelosthaven.co.uk/BSoda.htm

[calismum]

Originally Posted by Elaine

I use it when I am cleaning the fridge. I also use it on occasion, when the cats are outside, on the rug and bedroom carpet as well as the sofa and matress, followed by a good hoover. I find it helps reduce odours. Not that we are smelly people you understand

never thought of using it on carpets etc. Must try that - thanks

Originally Posted by Mags

Here's some tips to go on with,,

http://www.thegreenstoreonline.co.uk....aspx/Page/118

http://www.thelosthaven.co.uk/BSoda.htm

Wow - never knew you could do all that with it. Thanks Mags

[dandysmom]

Those were very interesting links, Mags! I use it in the fridge to prevent odors, and brush my teeth occasionally with it if I'm low on toothpaste. That hint about using it when you've got a badly burned pan is great!

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

Those were very interesting links, Mags! I use it in the fridge to prevent odors, and brush my teeth occasionally with it if I'm low on toothpaste. That hint about using it when you've got a badly burned pan is great!

Did you burn the dinner Eileen?

[dandysmom]

Lol, just the rice a while back! I tend to do it by eye: add the rice and what looks like the right amount of water, but either miscalculated or left it on too long.... quite a mess! Although the rice cooker will turn itself automatically when that happens, so isn't really dangerous. But left me cussing at my own stupidity!

[angieh]

Those links were very interesting Mags - thanks!

I used to use a teaspoonful of bicarb in warm water as a remedy for tummy ache.

[pookyandjo]

great thread... have saved those linked pages to my favs as i know i will use the tips on them quite a bit... thanks!

[Kazz]

My Mom and I have to say me and my sister now.... add a little bicarb when cooking green cabbage...I beleive it keeps the colour I think its to do with waste not want not sort of 30's upbringing...eat what you can get. It also adds the colour to older carrots too.

Mom also adds bicarb when washing the nets she soaks them in bicarb before washing....
Nan used to do the same to sheets and table cloths white ones...........My Mom has said neighbours would class the cleanlesness of your sheets on the line, and your front door.