In this job, I test a lot of cleaning products. I’ve tested big-branded ones, I’ve tested Instagram-famous ones, and I’ve tested those I’ve randomly stumbled across in the supermarket. But one thing I will never get tired of is baking soda, and there are so many things you didn’t know you could clean with bicarbonate of soda.
Yep, when it comes to cleaning my home (which is a very small one with limited storage), I tend to opt for one or two natural products rather than a whole host of chemical-laden alternatives. And alongside cleaning with white vinegar, cleaning with bicarbonate of soda is my go-to… no matter which room of the house I’m cleaning.
It’s super affordable, easy to store, and incredibly easy to use. And as Laura Harnett, Founder of eco cleaning brand, Seep, says, ‘It can be used either directly as a powder to soak up liquids and odours or can be mixed with water to create a gently abrasive paste. This means it is very versatile.’ And while there are some things you should never clean with bicarb, there are so many more that you can!
