How to Clean with Soda Water

Fill a spray bottle with soda water.

Englishman Joseph Priestley invented soda water, or club soda, in 1767, in an effort to develop a drink to prevent scurvy. In restaurant bars today, bar guns commonly disperse soda water, along with lemon lime, cola, and other sodas. You can purchase bottles of soda water at the grocery store. Soda water is not just a beverage, but also is used as a green cleaning agent to remove stains and polish surfaces.

Things You'll Need

• Cleaning rag
• Spray bottle

Instructions

Stain Remover

1. Drizzle club soda on a carpet stain. Soak any stained clothing in the club soda. Club soda is effective at removing red wine spills from carpets or blood stains in clothing.

2. Allow the soda water to set for about 15 minutes.

3. Dab the soda water and stain from the carpeting with a clean dry rag, or toss the clothing in the washing machine, and wash as normal.

Polisher

1. Pour the club soda in a spray bottle.

2. Spray the club soda on a surface, such as a window or sink faucet.

3. Scrub the club soda dampened area with a clean, soft dry rag until the area is clean and shiny.

References

• "Household Cleaning: Self-Sufficiency"; Rachelle Strauss; 2009
• "Green Living For Dummies"; Yvonne Jeffery, Liz Barclay, Michael Grosvenor; 2008
• Green America: Ten Simple Ways to Clean Green
• Greenpeace: In Your Laundry Room
• Creighton University: Carbonated Beverages - Priestley's Soda Water