25 Practical Uses for Soda Crystals

Soda crystals are particularly effective at cutting through grease, softening water, and removing dirt and stains. Here are 25 practical uses for soda crystals around the home.

Kitchen Cleaning

Use a cupful each of Borax Substitute, Bicarbonate of Soda and Cooking Salt to make an effective multi-purpose scourer. Mix this with some White Vinegar or lemon juice for extra grease removal and cleaning power.

Pour a strong solution of Soda Crystals dissolved in hot water through the plughole once a week. Alternatively, place a large mug full of Soda Crystals down the plughole and leave it to treat and dissolve slowly overnight. Then flush through with very hot or boiling water.

1. Clean greasy oven interiors. 
2. Remove grease from cooker hobs. 
3. Degrease cooker extractor fans and filters. 
4. Clean microwave ovens. 
5. Soak and clean burnt pots and pans. 
6. Remove tea and coffee stains from mugs and teapots. 
7. Clean chopping boards. 
8. Degrease BBQs and grills. 
9. Clean kitchen worktops and surfaces. 
10. Freshen and clean waste bins. 

Laundry & Washing

Add half a cup of Soda Crystals to your wash load to soften the water. It also means you will need to use less of your usual powder.

Oxi- Boost: A powerful in-wash stain remover and water softener with a gentle whitening action. Add it to your normal detergent or use it as a pre-wash.

Pure Liquid Soap: Can be used direct in the washing machine for woollens and delicate fabrics; they are also ideal for people with sensitive skin and allergies.

Soda Crystals: The original water softener and grease remover. Use them in-wash or as a pre-wash to remove greasy grime from garments.

Liquid Soda Crystals: A pre-wash stain remover. Add it directly to the stain, wait 10 minutes then wash as normal.

11. Boost your normal washing detergent. 
12. Pre-soak heavily soiled clothing. 
13. Remove stubborn stains before washing. 
14. Soften hard water in the washing machine. 
15. Help prevent limescale build-up in washing machines. 
16. Clean and deodorise the washing machine itself. 

Bathroom Cleaning

You can make up a great scouring powder by mixing equal quantities of salt, Bicarbonate of Soda and Borax Substitute. Sprinkle the mixture on a damp sponge or soft cloth and start cleaning. This gentle abrasive can even be used on plastic surfaces without scratching. Then rinse thoroughly.

17. Clean sinks and baths. 
18. Remove soap scum from tiles. 
19. Clean taps and chrome fittings. 
20. Freshen toilet bowls. 
21. Clean the exterior of toilets. 
22. Help prevent or remove limescale deposits. 

Around the Home & Garden

23. Unblock and maintain drains. Put a large mug of Soda Crystals down the plughole and leave it to dissolve slowly by adding some hot water. Do this once a week. It will help dissolve grease and prevent the build-up of shampoos, soap and so forth, which can lead to blockages.
24. Clean stone, vinyl and tiled floors. 
25. Remove moss and dirt from patios and driveways. 

A few additional popular uses

• Clean jewellery. 
• Freshen fridges and freezers. 
• Clean UPVC and plastic garden furniture. 
• Remove sticky grease from kitchen cupboards and extractor hoods. 
• Soak greasy cloths and cleaning rags.