Baking soda cleaning hack: The seven ways to use

baking soda to eliminate smells

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Izzie Deibe 17 November 2021

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Baking soda is great at getting rid of grime, dirt and stains because it is so acidic and
that’s common knowledge among cleaning enthusiasts. But, did you know that a sprinkle
of baking soda can also wipe out bad smells in a number of areas of the
home? Express.co.uk reveals the seven ways you can use baking soda to eliminate
smells, according to Cleanipedia.

Baking soda, which is not to be confused with baking powder, is an extremely useful
cleaning agent.

When it comes to using bicarbonate of soda for smells, just leaving an open container of
bicarbonate of soda in a room or container can help to neutralise most odours overnight.

However, you can use the stuff for more ingrained, specific or hard to reach smells too.

Cleanipedia has revealed seven ways to use baking soda for smells.

Baking soda cleaning hack: Baking soda is great for removing bad smells (Image:
Getty/Dri Pak)

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Baking soda cleaning hack: Baking soda can unblock and remove the smell from drains
(Image: Express)

Drain
Baking soda is known for unblocking drains when combined with vinegar, but this hack
can also remove bad smells from drains too.

Cleanipedia recommends tipping a few tablespoons of baking soda into a drain with warm
white vinegar and then running the hot water tap for a few minutes.

The advice claims: “This will help dislodge, or at least deodorise anything causing a
smell.”

This hack won’t work on serious blockages - for that, you’ll need a commercial cleaning
product.

Household surfaces
You can neutralise bad smells from most household surfaces with baking soda.

Clean up whatever you’ve spilt on the surface and then make a solution with baking soda
and scrub them down gently.

This even works on carpets when they’ve been badly stained, the experts at Cleanipedia
said.

Baking soda cleaning hack: Baking soda can neutralise bad smells on surfaces (Image:
DriPak)

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Shoes
Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda into your shoes if the sweat from your feet has made
them smell

Cleanipedia said: “This works almost as well as commercial odour removal products.

“Let them rest overnight, and then just empty them into the bin or sink in the morning.

“Just be careful with this method if you have sensitive skin, as the product could irritate
your skin.”

Hoover
If your hoover smells, you may be able to help the problem by simply sprinkling a little
bicarbonate of soda onto the carpet before you use it, according to Cleanipedia.

Don’t go overboard though and make sure you don’t use baking soda on wood floors, as
it can stain the floor.

Baking soda cleaning hack: If your dishwasher is smelly, try baking soda (Image: Getty)

Dishwasher
Dishwashers are known for being stinky - after all, they do wash dirty dishes and are
probably full of old food.

If your dishwasher smells musty, empty it and check there’s no food clogging the filter.

Then, Cleanipedia recommends running a hot wash with a cup of baking soda.

Bins
Bins are notoriously smelly and there’s not much you can do about that.

However, adding a spoonful of baking soda to the new bag each time you change your
bin bag could absorb any foul odours.

Baking soda cleaning hack: Stick a tub of baking soda in the fridge (Image: Dri Pak)

Fridge
You can use bicarbonate of soda to remove smells in the fridge.

Cleanipedia’s team advised: “Place a small bowl or box of baking soda in the fridge.

“This will keep the appliance smelling fresh in-between more in-depth cleanings.”

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