Soda Crystals is the household name given Sodium
Carbonate. Also known as Soda Ash and Washing Soda. Traditionally extracted from plants growing in sodium rich soils, these days it's produced in larger quantities from Salt and Limestone.
Soda Crystals are a natural cleaning agent and are often used for many different cleaning purposes around
the house. Its alkaline properties make it a great product for busting oil and
grease and softening water.
1. Maintaining clear SINKS and DRAINS - even more effective
when used with White Vinegar!
2. Removing moss and algae from PATHS and PATIOS.
3. Cleaning TOILETS - without effecting aquatic life (unlike most chemical based toilet cleaners!)
4. STAIN remover on laundry and upholstery.
5. LAUNDRY booster.
6. Getting rid of TARNISH on silverware. (When used
with white vinegar)
7. Cleaning BRASS and PEWTER ornaments. (when used
with White Vinegar and Citric Acid)
8. Use as an alternative to sugar soap when
preparing walls and woodwork before DECORATING.
9. Minimise LIMESCALE in washing machines,
prolonging service life!
10. DE-GREASING cookware and appliances and removing BURNT on foodstuff.
Mild
– 20g Soda Crystals – 500ml of water
Regular
– 100g Soda Crystals – 500ml of water
Strong
– 250g Soda Crystals – 500ml water
Soda Crystals can be used to clean and prepare
wooden garden furniture and decking.
As an example we used Soda Crystals on an old washboard we had in need of some attention.
The picture below on the left shows the washboard before being cleaned.
The picture on the right shows the washboard
looking much cleaner and ready to be oiled after being washed with a
regular solution (100g cup of Soda Crystals in 500ml of hot water).
Note how the wood looks much brighter and the marks on the frame have faded dramatically (with a stronger solution they'd have completely vanished).
The glass is also looking much cleaner and clearer after a quick wipe over with the same solution.
