Top 5 Ways to Use Super Washing Soda Around the House – Beyond Just the Laundry Room
Super washing soda is so much more than a laundry booster!
Have you heard of washing soda? I suspect that many of you have purchased it to add a little oomph to your load of laundry. What most peeps don’t know is that Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda has many amazing uses in your house beyond the laundry room!
My top 5 fave ways to use Super Washing Soda:
1. Laundry Booster
Kick the cleaning power of your regular detergent into high gear by adding 1/2 cup (or more) of super washing soda to a load of extra dirty laundry! Read more about using washing soda to keep sheets white without bleach.
2. Dirty Pots, Pans, & Baking Sheets
I hate scrubbing crusted-on burnt pots and pans! Luckily, Arm & Hammer Washing Soda handles these caked on messes like a champ! I’ve found that the easiest method is to add boiling water along with a few spoonfuls of washing soda and a squirt of dish soap to the dirty pan. Leave it to soak until the water has cooled. Then scrub. Repeat if needed. (Washing soda is not recommended for aluminum cookware.)
3. Brighten Dingy Grout
Avoid the use of bleach and use super washing soda to clean your grout instead! Make a paste of washing soda and water. Dip a bristle cleaning brush (or toothbrush) into the mixture and scrub. It will bring new life to old, grimy grout without the use of icky chemicals! (And while you’re at it, this is also a great way to polish tile!)
4. Garden Pest Control
Combat annoying whiteflies and mites with a solution of 1/2 cup washing soda to two gallons of water. Mist solution on plants and trees as needed. For powdery mildew, try a solution of 1/4 cup washing soda, 1 cup milk, and 1 gallon of water.
5. Smelly Shoes
Foot odor powders and sprays can get pretty spendy. For a budget-friendly option, try a healthy sprinkle of super washing soda inside stinky sneakers. Be sure to shake out the excess before you put them on. (I would avoid this method for sock-less shoes, as washing soda may irritate the skin.)
I hope you find these super washing soda methods helpful!
If you have a favorite way to use washing soda or a cool cleaning recipe, I’d love to hear from you! For your personal tips and advice, please leave a comment below. Happy washing!
