How to Wash with Sodium Carbonate
Sodium carbonate, which is also known as washing soda, is a white, odorless powder, according to encyclopedia.com. It's also available in granules. Laundry can be washed with sodium carbonate alone. But it's more effective as a laundry booster to help brighten clothes and remove dirt and non-water-soluble stains. Sodium carbonate increases the pH balance and softens the water. It's easy to wash dirty clothes with this basically eco-friendly cleaner. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Start the washing machine. Pour a 1/2 cup of sodium carbonate into the washing machine to clean a regular load if you have soft water. Increase the amount of sodium carbonate to 1 cup if the water is hard. Add the usual amount of laundry detergent. Then, put the dirty clothes into the washer and allow it to run its cycle.
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Start the desired wash cycle. Pour 1 cup of washing soda into the washing machine to clean a large, very dirty load of clothes, according to Soaps Gone Buy. Add the usual amount of laundry detergent. Then add the dirty clothes and allow the washer to fill and run.
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Pre-treat laundry stains with sodium carbonate. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. Then, mix together 4 tablespoons of washing soda and 1/2 cup of warm water. Moisten the stains with water, and then rub some of the paste on each stain. Wash the dirty clothes as usual.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear rubber gloves before touching washing soda because the pH is caustic.
Do not use sodium carbonate to wash wool and silk because it can damage the fabrics.
Keep sodium carbonate out of the reach of children and pets.
