Besides water, baking yeast, and the moringa tree; Sodium Bicarbonate must be one the best friend for the poor.
The wonderful uses and applications of Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking
Soda) are so numerous I felt compelled to list the best articles on this
subject in one post.
1- Sodium Bicarbonate – Rich Man’s Poor Man’s Cancer Treatment
We have recently launched the second edition of the Sodium Bicarbonate E-book.
The main thrust of the first edition was on the use of sodium
bicarbonate for cancer treatment. This vastly expanded second edition
extends coverage into important areas of kidney disease, diabetes,
treatment of flu and the common cold, and other areas of general
medicine. Truly sodium bicarbonate is a universal medicine that is
nutritional as well as safe and is of help no matter what syndrome we
are facing. The E-book is at IMVA Publications. This authoritative volume is the only full medical review available on the subject.
Sodium bicarbonate (Baking Soda) is one of the most useful substances
in the world of medicine. This site is a portal into the world of
bicarbonate and how it can be used to promote health and help cure
cancer, kidney disease and a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
Sodium bicarbonate has been used for decades as an adjunct in
chemotherapy and is used commonly in emergency room and intensive care
wards around the world.
For more than a decade there has been work going on at the University
of Arizona, using bicarbonate as a potential treatment for cancer.
Sodium bicarbonate is a world class anti-fungal but its
use is not limited to that effect. Solid tumor fungal infections are
powerful, resist attack and adapt quite readily to pharmaceutical
anti-fungal drugs. After all fungi love to chew on rocks and they eat
mercury for breakfast so you got to hit them correctly in an all out
frontal attack with sodium bicarbonate.
Sodium bicarbonate also dramatically slows the progress of chronic kidney disease.
Sodium bicarbonate can be used safely at home orally and transdermally
but should always be used with magnesium chloride for greatest effect in
both cancer and kidney disease as well with asthma and diabetes. The
two together make up The Ultimate Mitochondrial Cocktail.
Our Sodium Bicarbonate Articles
Mighty Mallet of Baking Soda
Baking
soda (sodium bicarbonate) lives up to the image on the Arm &
Hammer?s box, it is the ultimate heavyweight workhorse medicine that
every healthcare professional and parent should use to diminish toxic poisoning from the Gulf disaster.
When combined with other strong but basic natural substances like
magnesium chloride, selenium and iodine one has the best chance of
weathering the toxic storm that continues to build over the Gulf region.
Sodium bicarbonate is the number one item in any protocol to treat
exposure to harsh chemicals coming from the oil disaster. The government
should step in to direct supplies of bicarbonate into the area.
Millions of pounds should be immediately distributed and stockpiled for
supplies at the local supermarket are not going to last long when the
public catches on to the danger and what to do about it. The very best
treatment, when one first notices a foul smell, foul taste or flu-like
symptoms is to jump into a bath with several pounds of bicarbonate and magnesium salts.
Baking Soda ? Every Cancer Patients Best Friend
As
if it were not humiliating enough for orthodox oncologists to learn
that the lowly chemical sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is important in
the treatment of cancer now they have to swallow the research pointing
to the fact that bicarbonate can also be used to diagnose cancer in its
earliest stages. Oncologists do understand and know that bicarbonate is
necessary to protect their patients from the toxicity and harm done by
highly toxic chemicals used in chemotherapy. They also know it is of
extraordinary help to patients receiving radiation treatments protecting
as it does the kidneys and other tissues of the body from radioactive
damages.
Oncologists should also know that bicarbonate-induced extracellular
alkalinization leads to significant improvements in the therapeutic
effectiveness of certain chemo agents. A number of studies have shown
that the extracellular pH in cancers is typically lower than that in
normal tissue and that an acidic pH promotes invasive tumor growth in primary and metastatic cancers. The
external pH of solid tumors is acidic as a consequence of increased
metabolism of glucose and poor perfusion. Acid pH has been shown to
stimulate tumor cell invasion and metastasis in vitro and in cells before tail vein injection in vivo.
Researchers have investigated the very reasonable assumption that
increased systemic concentrations of pH buffers would lead to reduced
intratumoral and peritumoral acidosis and, as a result, inhibit malignant growth.
It has been shown that increased serum concentrations of the sodium
bicarbonate (NaHCO3) can be achieved via oral intake. These researchers
found that consequent reduction of tumor acid concentrations
significantly reduces tumor growth and invasion without altering the pH
of blood or normal tissues.
Administration Methods
Sodium Bicarbonate is one of the most flexible medicinals in terms of
methods and modes of administration. It can be injected in emergency
room situations, taken orally, nebulized, used transdermally as a
lotion, put in enemas and in large quantities in therapeutic baths. Just
dissolve it in water or when treating cancer can be mixed with
Blackstrap Molasses. It is also one of the safest medicines with an
extremely low toxic profile. The best way to take sodium bicarbonate is
to administer it through oral and transdermal methods combined.
Cancer Treatment
I recommend people contemplating using sodium bicarbonate orally read
Sodium Bicarbonate ? Rich Man?s Poor Man?s Cancer Treatment. People
around the world are waking up to the fact that sodium bicarbonate
belongs in every protocol for cancer. Robert J. Gillies and his
colleagues have demonstrated that pre-treatment of mice with sodium
bicarbonate results in the alkalinization of the area around tumors.
(Raghunand 2003) This type of treatment has been found to ?enhance the
anti-tumor activity? of other anticancer drugs.
Kidney Disease
New research by British scientists at the Royal London Hospital shows
that sodium bicarbonate can dramatically slow the progress of chronic
kidney disease. The simple household product used for baking, cleaning,
bee stings, treating asthma, cancer and acid indigestion is so effective
in treating kidney disease that it prevents patients from having to be
put on kidney machines. The findings have been published in the Journal
of the American Society of Nephrology. Bicarbonate is strong universal
nutritional medicine that works effectively in many clinical situations.
Effects
There is no question that plasma bicarbonate concentrations are shown
to increase after oral ingestion. The most important effect of
bicarbonate ingestion is the change in acid-base balance as well as
blood pH and bicarbonate concentration in biological fluids. In Europe,
spa-goers drink bicarbonate-rich water to heal ulcers, colitis and other
gastric disorders. Ingesting bicarbonate by way of bathing stimulates
circulation, possibly benefiting those with high blood pressure and
moderate atherosclerosis.
Bicarbonate Treatment for Swine Flu (1924)
Over 150 years ago Dr. Austin Church formed a business to produce and
distribute Baking Soda. ARM & HAMMER� Baking Soda is derived from a
natural occurring mineral called trona. It is 100% pure, safe, and
natural. Baking Soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) is a substance
that is found naturally in all living things. Its purpose is to maintain
pH balance in the bloodstream, which is necessary to sustain life. Due
to its chemical and physical properties, sodium bicarbonate has unique
medicinal capabilities that every healthcare practitioner, doctor…
For Cold And Flu
Though we know by now that sodium bicarbonate is a most useful
medicine for the treatment of cancer and kidney disease and have always
known its good for stomach acid imbalances and for cleaning our pools
and refrigerators it is not likely we have thought about it to help
resolve our common colds nor to alleviate they symptoms and dangers of
influenza. Medicine does not have to be complicated and mysterious nor
do we have to lay still and be run over by the Hun Hordes of Influenza
viruses that the health authorities want us to be so frightened of.
A Cancer Cure Case
Still Alive and Well
Well I am just delighted to share with you that I just got off the
phone with Vernon Johnston, the gentleman that reached out to me when I
was finishing my Sodium Bicarbonate book. He was the fellow who had been
diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bones. This was
over 15 months ago and I wrote up his story and shared his treatment
diary in my Rich Man?s Poor Man?s Cancer Treatment bicarbonate book. He
was going to do a cesium chloride treatment but because his order got
lost in the mail ended up doing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) orally,
managed to get his urinary pH up to 8.5 for five days and then within
two weeks was back at his oncologists office for a test, which showed
his bones being cleared of his cancer.
2- 51 Fantastic Uses for Baking Soda
I don’t mean to sound seditious here, but I have a rebellious plan to combat the ills that many corporations are perpetrating in the name of fighting grime and germs. My main gripe is about the environmental pollutants from cleaning and personal care products that we wash down our drains and into our water systems, resulting in situations like the chemical triclosan (a pesticide added to many products as an antibacterial agent) being found in dolphins.
So the simple plan is to encourage everyone to use baking soda in any of these 51 applications. Besides showing kindness to aquatic life, we can also protect ourselves from the array of toxins in household cleaning products. Conventional cleansers can expose us to multiple chemicals linked to asthma, cancer and other documented health problems.
Baking soda also makes a perfect stand-in for many personal care products, which are adding their own twist to the toxic tangle of pollutants and personal health (mainly in the form of synthetic fragrance (and it’s almost all synthetic), sodium laurel sulfate, and parabens).
So exactly how does baking soda fit into my scheme to make the world a better place? Baking soda, aka sodium bicarbonate, helps regulate pH—keeping a substance neither too acidic nor too alkaline. When baking soda comes in contact with either an acidic or an alkaline substance, its natural effect is to neutralize that pH. Beyond that, baking soda has the ability to retard further changes in the pH balance, known as buffering. This dual capability of neutralizing and buffering allows baking soda to do things such as neutralize acidic odors (like in the refrigerator) as well as maintain neutral pH (like in your laundry water, which helps boost your detergent’s power). It’s a simple reaction, but one that has far-reaching effects for a number of cleaning and deodorizing tasks. And so without further ado, I’ll remove my scientist cap, put on my rebellious housekeeper’s cap, and get this folk-wisdom revolution rolling…
Personal Care
1. Make Toothpaste
A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. (Or here’s a formula for a minty version.) You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost.
2. Freshen Your Mouth
Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized, not just covered up.
3. Soak Oral Appliance
Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces and dentures, in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. The baking soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh. You can also brush appliances clean using baking soda.
4. Use as a Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant
Give yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle enough for daily use. (For a stronger exfoliant, try one of these great 5 Homemade Sugar Scrubs.)
5. Skip Harsh Deodorant
Pat baking soda onto your underarms to neutralize body odor.
6. Use as an Antacid
Baking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion. Refer to baking soda package for instructions.
7. Treat Insect Bites & Itchy Skin
For insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or shower. For specific tips on bee stings, see Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment.
8. Make a Hand Cleanser and Softener
Skip harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts baking soda to gentle liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. You can try this honey and cornmeal scrub for hands too.
9. Help Your Hair
Vinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda has its place in the shower too. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly–baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.
10. Clean Brushes and Combs
For lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
11. Make a Bath Soak
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin feel very soft. Epsom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too; read about the health benefits of epsom salt baths.
12. Soothe Your Feet
Dissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub. You can also make a spa soak for your feet.
Cleaning
13. Make a Surface Soft Scrub
For safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile and sinks–even fiberglass and glossy tiles–sprinkle baking soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. For extra cleaning power, make a paste with baking soda, course salt and liquid dish soap—let it sit then scour off.
14. Handwash Dishes and Pots & Pans
Add 2 heaping tablespoons baking soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the baking soda and detergent with water first, then use dry baking soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratchless scouring powder. Using a dishwasher? Try these energy saving tips.
15. Freshen Sponges
Soak stale-smelling sponges in a strong baking soda solution to get rid of the mess (4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). For more thorough disinfecting, use the microwave.
16. Clean the Microwave
Baking soda on a clean damp sponge cleans gently inside and outside the microwave and never leaves a harsh chemical smell. Rinse well with water.
17. Polish Silver Flatware
Use a baking soda paste made with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining sterling and silver-plate serving pieces.
18. Clean Coffee and Tea Pots
Remove coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing mugs and coffee makers in a solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the baking soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with baking soda on a clean damp sponge.
19. Clean the Oven
Sprinkle baking soda onto the bottom of the oven. Spray with water to dampen the baking soda. Let sit overnight. In the morning, scrub, scoop the baking soda and grime out with a sponge, or vacuum, and rinse.
20. Clean Floors
Remove dirt and grime (without unwanted scratch marks) from no wax and tile floors using 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water–mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor. For scuff marks, use baking soda on a clean damp sponge, then rinse. Read Natural Floor Cleaning for more tips on avoiding toxic floor cleaners.
21. Clean Furniture
You can make a homemade lemon furniture polish, or you can clean and remove marks (even crayon) from walls and painted furniture by applying baking soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
22. Clean Shower Curtains
Clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling baking soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry.
23. Boost Your Liquid Laundry Detergent
Give your laundry a boost by adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher and brighter.
24. Gently Clean Baby Clothes
Baby skin requires the most gentle of cleansers, which are increasingly available, but odor and stain fighters are often harsh. For tough stains add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization.
25. Clean Cloth Diapers
Dissolve 1/2 cup of baking soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly.
26. Clean and Freshen Sports Gear
Use a baking soda solution (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment. Sprinkle baking soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize, clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly.
27. Remove Oil and Grease Stains
Use baking soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush.
28. Clean Batteries
Baking soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery–they contain a strong acid.
29. Clean Cars
Use baking soda to clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a baking soda solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs and tar. For stubborn stains, use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush. Here’s how Sustainable Dave washes his car
Deodorizing
30. Deodorize Your Refrigerator
Place an open box in the back of the fridge to neutralize odors.
31. Deodorize the Cutting Board
Sprinkle the cutting board with baking soda, scrub, rinse. For how to more thoroughly clean your cutting board, see How To Clean Your Cutting Boards.
32. Deodorize Trashcans
Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of your trashcan to keep stinky trash smells at bay.
33. Deodorize Recyclables
Sprinkle baking soda on top as you add to the container. Also, clean your recyclable container periodically by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse. Learn about how to recycle everything.
34. Deodorize Drains
To deodorize your sink and tub drains, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water–it will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator.) Do you know what you’re not supposed to put down your drains?
35. Deodorize and Clean Dishwashers
Use baking soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.
36. Deodorize Garbage Disposals
To deodorize your disposal, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water. Baking soda will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain.
37. Deodorize Lunch Boxes
Between uses, place a spill-proof box of baking soda in everyone’s lunch box to absorb lingering odors. Read bout safe lunch boxes here.
38. Remove Odor From Carpets
Liberally sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Let set overnight, or as long as possible (the longer it sets the better it works). Sweep up the larger amounts of baking soda, and vacuum up the rest. (Note that your vacuum cleaner bag will get full and heavy.)
39. Remove Odor From Vacuum Cleaners
By using the method above for carpets, you will also deodorize your vacuum cleaner.
40. Freshen Closets
Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh, then follow these tips to organize your closet in an eco-friendly way.
41. Deodorizing Cars
Odors settle into car upholstery and carpet, so each time you step in and sit down, they are released into the air all over again. Eliminate these odors by sprinkling baking soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the baking soda.
42. Deodorize the Cat Box
Cover the bottom of the pan with baking soda, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle baking soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. You can also use green tea for this purpose!
43. Deodorize Pet Bedding
Eliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up.
44. Deodorize Sneakers
Keep odors from spreading in smelly sneakers by shaking baking soda into them when not in use. Shake out before wearing. When they’re no longer wearable, make sure to donate your old sneakers.
45. Freshen Linens
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle for fresher sheets and towels. You can also make homemade lavender linen water with this formula.
46. Deodorize Your Wash
Gym clothes of other odoriferous clothing can be neutralized with a 1/2 cup of baking soda in the rinse cycle.
47. Freshen Stuffed Animals
Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off.
Miscellaneous
48. Camping Cure-all
Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, fire extinguisher and many other uses.
49. Extinguish Fires
Baking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire–and call the Fire Department just to be safe. (And, you should have a fire extinguisher on hand anyway, here’s why.
50. Septic Care
Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.
51. Fruit and Vegetable Scrub
Baking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Here’s another way to clean your vegetables as well.
OK, so there are my 51 suggestions (with a little help from the Arm & Hammer baking soda site, thank you)
3- Sodium Bicarbonate Uses
Sodium bicarbonate is a very useful chemical compound with a crystalline appearance. Sodium bicarbonate uses have revolutionized many production processes and have also resulted in the effective development of many different consumer products and other household substances.
Sodium bicarbonate is basically a chemical compound, which is also often known as baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda and bicarbonate of soda. Students of science and chemistry have also nicknamed sodium bicarbonate as sodium bicarb, bicarb soda. Sometimes it is also simply known as bi-carb. The Latin name for sodium bicarbonate is Saleratus, which means, ‘aerated salt’. Sodium bicarbonate is a component of the mineral Natron, also known as Nahcolite which is usually found in mineral springs, the only natural source of sodium bicarbonate.
Uses of sodium bicarbonate are varied and also very useful. Sodium bicarbonate is used in many different fields that range from chemical industries to household applications. This compound is also used extensively in the manufacture of medicines. Among the many benefits of sodium bicarbonate is its ability to eliminate most of the bacteria and fungi and also act as a disinfectant. These sodium bicarbonate benefits make it a very important ingredient of medicines and cleaning agents. When a chemistry student is asked, ‘what is sodium bicarbonate used for?’, he is bound to give us a list that goes as follows.
Medical Uses
The following are the many applications of sodium bicarbonate in the field of medicine.
Indigestion
Sodium bicarbonate is one of the well-known antacid that is used by large number of pharmaceutical companies to make medicines that treat mild indigestion problems. The most common medicine is an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate that is used to treat minor digestive disorders such as acid indigestion and heartburn.
Metabolic Acidosis
Medicines that are used to treat mild forms of metabolic acidosis like chronic renal failure and renal tubular acidosis also contains a significant amount of sodium bicarbonate.
Urinary Alkalinization
Sometimes sodium bicarbonate is also used as an ingredient of medicines that are used in urinary alkalinization, to treat Aspirin overdose and uric acid renal stones.
Acidosis
An aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate is also used to treat acidosis. This solution is administered with the help of Intravenous therapy. The solution is basically administered when a drop in the level of sodium or bicarbonate ions is noticed in the blood.
Hyperkalemia
One of the most well-known use is in the treatment for Hyperkalemia.
Toiletries
Sometimes manufacturers of toiletries use sodium bicarbonate as an ingredient for preparing mouthwashes as it is an excellent cleanser of teeth and gums. It also tends to reduce the production of acids in the mouth and prevents oral infection. Non-fluoride toothpaste also contain a significant amount of sodium bicarbonate. As a result of the antifungal properties of sodium bicarbonate, it is also used in shampoos and deodorants. The antifungal properties, tend to highlight the sodium bicarbonate benefits even more, making it a very effective ingredient.
There are numerous sodium bicarbonate tablets manufactured by pharmaceutical companies. However one must never consume such medications before consulting a doctor.
Industrial Uses
The following are some industrial uses of sodium bicarbonate.
When asked about the sodium bicarbonate uses, we often tend to forget the many industrial uses of the compound.
Textile Industry
One of the most prominent uses of sodium bicarbonate is the treatment of wool and silk fabrics. The textile industry, extensively uses sodium bicarbonate for dyeing and printing operations. The leather industry also uses sodium bicarbonate as a neutralizer of dyeing agents in tanning processes.
Leather Industry
In addition to the textile and leather industries sodium bicarbonate is also used by the chemical industries around the world. One of the prominent uses of sodium bicarbonate as a catalyst and purifier in the manufacturing process of complex plastics and polymers.
Rubber and Plastic
Another very prominent use of sodium bicarbonate is that it is used in the manufacturing process of rubber and plastics. The sodium bicarbonate that is used in the rubber and plastic manufacture is basically used as a blowing agent as it releases carbon dioxide. The release of carbon dioxide is very effectively used to shape the object that is made from the rubber and plastic.
Anti-Pollutant
The following are some use of sodium bicarbonate as an anti-polluting agent.
Sodium Bicarbonate is also a very effective anti-pollutant. Among the other uses of sodium bicarbonate, the use as an anti pollutant is very effective because sodium bicarbonate can be easily, used for the biological control of waste water. The compound basically controls biological oxygen demand, maintains alkalinity in waste water and also controls sulfide odors. It is also a very effective collector of sulfur dioxide, and is used in flue gas desulphurization( a method of treating industrial gases that are released into the atmosphere).
Household Uses
Baking
Among the household uses of sodium bicarbonate, the one that we all must definitely should know, is that it is used to bake delicious breads and cakes. The baking powders, contain a large quantity of sodium bicarbonate and is always accompanied by a small quantity of acid phosphate. During the baking process, some of the ingredients like phosphates, cream of tartar, lemon juice, buttermilk, cocoa, yogurt and vinegar react with sodium bicarbonate in the baking powder giving rise to a substantial amount of carbon dioxide that makes that cake or bread porous on the inside and pretty fluffy and soft. Sometimes, sodium bicarbonate is also used to soften peas, during boiling.
Cleaning Agent
Many household cleaning agents actually constitute sodium bicarbonate as a very important ingredient. Most of the cleaning agents that are used for the removal of tarnish, tend to contain a small amount of sodium bicarbonate.
Other Bi-carb Uses
The following are some of the miscellaneous uses.
One of the prominent use of sodium bicarbonate is that it is used in the manufacture of dry chemical based fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers can be easily and effectively used to put out fires caused as a result of grease-based and electricity-based fires.
In many cases, the anti fungal properties of sodium bicarbonate have made it a very effective outdoor cleaning agent and also an agent to raise the pH levels (level of acidity or basicity). Thus many of the disinfectants and antiseptic agents that are used in spas and swimming pools have a content of sodium bicarbonate in them.
Librarians and book sellers are also known to have used sodium bicarbonate as a remedy for the musty smell that prevails in the pages of books.
Thus it can be concluded that sodium bicarbonate is a very useful compound and has a large variety of uses. The uses of sodium bicarbonate range from industrial to domestic. This compound is also a very important agent that helps us to maintain our hygiene and also helps us to get rid of nasty fungus and bacteria.
4- SIXTY USES OF BAKING SODA-The incredible ingredient !
Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda has many different uses in the household.
Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better. Use it in the following ways:
1. To make your own baking powder, stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part
cornstarch.
2. Be sure to keep an extra box of baking soda by your stove in case of grease or electrical fire. Scatter the powder by the handful to safely put it out.
3. Keep a container of baking soda in your garage as well as in your car to put out a fire. It won’t damage anything it touches.
4. Baking soda will also put out fires in clothing, fuel, wood, upholstery and rugs.
5. Clean vegetables and fruit with baking soda. Sprinkle in water, soak and rise the produce.
6. Wash garbage cans with baking soda.
7. Soak and wash diapers with baking soda.
8. Oil and grease – stained clothing washes out better with soda added to the washing water.
9. Clean your fridge and freezer with dry soda sprinkled on a damp cloth. rinse with clear water.
10. Deodorize your fridge and freezer by putting in an open container of baking soda to absorb odors. Stir and turn over
the soda from time to time. Replace every 2 months.
11. Soda absorbs kitty litter odors. Cover the bottom of the kitty box with 1 part soda; then add a layer of 3 parts kitty
litter on top.
12. Always add 1/2 cup soda to your washing machine load.
13. Clean combs and brushes in a soda solution.
14. Wash food and drink containers with soda and water.
15. Wash marble-topped furniture with a solution of 3 tablespoons of soda in 1 quart of warm water. Let stand awhile,
then rinse.
16. Clean formica counter tops with baking soda on a damp sponge.
17. Wash out thermos bottles and cooling containers with soda and water to get rid of stale smells.
18. To remove stubborn stains from marble, formica or plastic surfaces, scour with a paste of soda and water.
19. Wash glass or stainless steel coffee pots (but not aluminum) in a soda solution ( 3 tbsp. soda to 1 quart water).
20. Run you coffee maker through its cycle with a soda solution. Rinse.
21. Give baby bottles a good cleaning with soda and hot water.
22. Sprinkle soda on barbecue grills, let soak, then rinse off.
23. Sprinkle soda on greasy garage floor. Let stand, scrub and rinse.
24. Polish silverware with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry.
25. For silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles: place the silver on aluminum foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling water and 4 tbsp. baking soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.
26. Reduce odor build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the bottom.
27. Run your dishwasher through its cycle with soda in it instead of soap to give it a good cleaning.
28. To remove burned-on food from a pan: let the pan soak in soda and water for 10 minutes before washing. Or scrub the pot with dry soda and a moist scouring pad.
29. For a badly-burned pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer of soda directly onto the bottom of
the pan, then sprinkle on just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight, then scrub it clean next day.
30. Rub stainless steel and chrome with a moist cloth and dry baking soda to shine it up. Rinse and dry. On stainless steel, scrub in the direction of the grain.
31. Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.
32. Remove that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water.
33. Sprinkle a bit of dry soda in your ashtrays to prevent smoldering and reduce odor.
34. Clean your bathroom with dry soda on a moist sponge – sink, tub, tiles, shower stall, etc.
35. Keep your drains clean and free-flowing by putting 4 tablespoons of soda in them each week. Flush the soda down with hot water.
36. Soak your shower curtains in water and soda to clean them.
37. To remove strong odors from your hands, wet your hands and rub them hard with soda, then rinse.
38. Sprinkle baking soda on your wet toothbrush and brush your teeth and dentures with it.
39. Sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor.
40. Add 1/2 cups or more of baking soda to your bath water to soften your skin.
41. Putting 2 tbsp. of baking soda in your baby’s bath water will help relieve diaper rash irritations.
42. Apply soda directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort. Make a paste with water.
43. Take a soda bath to relieve general skin irritations such as measles and chicken pox.
44. Take 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn.
45. Gargle with 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 glass of water. Freshens and cleans your mouth.
46. Used as a mouthwash, baking soda will also relieve canker sore pain.
47. To relieve sunburn: use a paste of baking soda and water.
48. Bug bites: use a poultice of baking soda and vinegar.
49. Bee sting: use a poultice of baking soda and water.
50. Windburns: moisten some baking soda and apply directly.
51. Making Play Clay with baking soda: combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups soda, 1 cup cornstarch.
52. Use soda as an underarm deodorant.
53. If your baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip it in baking soda and dab at the dribbled shirt. The odor will go away.
54. When scalding a chicken, add 1 tsp. of soda to the boiling water. The feathers will come off easier and flesh will be
clean and white.
55. Repel rain from windshield. Put gobs of baking soda on a dampened cloth and wipe windows inside and out.
56. Add to water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.
57. Add to water to remove the “gamey” taste from wild game.
58. Use to sweeten sour dishcloths.
59. Use dry with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
60. Use to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from toaster. Dampen cloth and make a mild abrasive with baking soda.
5- sodium bicarbonate – oral
Sodium bicarbonate reduces stomach acid. It is used as an antacid to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Sodium bicarbonate is a very quick-acting antacid. It should be used only for temporary relief. If you need to treat long-term stomach acid problems (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, GERD), talk with your doctor about other medications.Sodium bicarbonate is the active ingredient in baking soda.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may be used to make the urine less acidic. This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. It can make some medications (e.g., sulfonamides) work better or can help your body get rid of too much medication (e.g., phenobarbital). This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.
6- Twenty Uses For Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
A while back I wrote about the many ways I use vinegar in our home. And I’ve been saying over and over again that you only need vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and soap for the majority of your cleaning. Well, several people have asked me what I use baking soda for – it’s high time I gave baking soda it’s due!
1. Shampoo Replacement. The number one article here at One Green Generation is A Non-Toxic, Frugal Way To Wash Your Hair Without Buying Shampoo. I explain it all in detail there, and I wrote a follow-up about it here as well. Try it!
2. Deodorant. Another very popular post here is How To Make Your Own Deodorant (A Very Simple Recipe). I encourage you to try that as well – so simple!
3. Air Freshener & Deodorizer. Brilliantly easy, all you need to do is open up a box of baking soda, or dump a pile of it into a bowl, and leave it in an offensively smelling area – your fridge, your closet, your pet area, you car, wherever! (Change it out every 3-6 months.)
4. Carpet and Garment Deodorizer. Just sprinkle a bit over the offensive area and let it sit. A little while later, you can vacuum or shake it out.
5. Counter, sink, and tub Cleaner. Just like using Bon Ami or some other powdered cleaner, sprinkle it onto the surface and rub with a wet cloth. Be careful on delicate surfaces – test it out first to make sure it won’t scratch, though it’s more delicate than most powdered cleaners. To shine the surface afterward, you can spray a bit of vinegar and wipe clean.
6. Jewelry and Silverware Cleaner. You can use a paste of a baking soda mixed with a bit of water (3:1 or so), or if that doesn’t work well enough you can try replacing the water with hydrogen peroxide.
7. Coffee, Tea, Rust, and Hard Water Stain Remover. Scrub with the same 3:1 (baking soda: water) paste, and it should do the trick!
8. Pot and Pan Cleaner. Sprinkle some baking soda onto your rag or sponge, and clean your pots – it will take off many stains.
9. Drain Unclogger. If water hasn’t yet backed up, pour 1 cup of baking soda down, followed by 3 cups boiling water. Repeat if the drain doesn’t clear. If the drain still doesn’t clear, follow with 1 cup of vinegar. This makes it bubble, fizz and usually that does the trick! If this does not work, we usually buy enzymes from the local health food store.
10. Cat Litter Extender. If your cat is persnickety about clean litter, in addition to cleaning the litter daily, you can shake a light layer of baking soda onto the litter and mix it up.
11. Garlic Smell Eliminator. Cutting boards and other surfaces can be cleaned with a thick paste of vinegar and baking soda. Apply this paste and let it sit for 10-15 minutes – it will both clean and deodorize.
12. Bath Softener. If you want to feel extra soft and silky, dissolve 2 cups of baking soda in your bath water. This works well if you have itchy skin from bites or hives also.
13. Exfoliator. I use the same mixture for my hair (above) as a light exfoliator on my face every couple of weeks. It’s quite rejuvenating.
14. Homemade Toothpaste. You can make your own toothpaste by using two tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of peroxide. I don’t do this regularly, but I have done it in a pinch.
15. Denture or Retainer Soak. You can soak these overnight in a glass with water and baking soda. It will leave them clean and deodorized.
16. Fill small holes in Drywall. Yes, I have rented many homes and sometimes you find yourself without spackle. Ah, just mix a bit of white toothpaste with some baking soda and fill the holes! Let it dry completely before you paint or anything – but you might find you don’t need to paint!
17. Fire Extinguisher. Great for a grease fire in the kitchen, a car fire, or another small fire. Just sprinkle it over the fire until the fire goes out. Keep it in your kitchen for sure!
18. Shoe Deodorizer. Sprinkle a small amount in your shoe, or put some in an old sock and tie the sock – then stuff it in your shoe overnight.
19. Ant, Roach, and Flea Deterrent. If you have ants or roaches, sprinkle baking soda in the areas where they are coming in the house. If you have fleas on the lawn, sprinkle baking soda around the areas where you and your pets walk by. This helps. I’ve written other tips for organic ant control here. You can try it with snails and rabbits, too!
20. Cook with it. Lots of yummy things. Like pancakes!
Please Pick Up Where I Left Off!
What else do you use baking soda for?
7- Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate
Medical Uses
Sodium bicarbonate is a long-known, over-the-counter remedy for heartburn, indigestion and other stomach disorders. Because it is a base, it acts by neutralizing excess stomach acids. It also treats various kidney disorders by decreasing the acidity of urine. Sodium bicarbonate has been known to increase the effectiveness of the anti-microbial sulfa drugs by neutralizing the body’s ability to filter the drugs out of the body.Food Uses
Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used as a leavening agent in food. Leavening agents create gas bubbles that lighten and soften doughs in baked goods. Sodium bicarbonate creates gas bubbles when reacting with a weak acid, such as vinegar or cream of tartar. In a direct comparison, baking powder, which is a combination of sodium bicarbonate and an acid, was the second quickest rising agent after yeast, followed by sodium bicarbonate itself and potassium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is also useful in the manufacture of effervescent salts and beverages.Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are categorized by the extinguishing agent they contain. Sodium bicarbonate is known as a dry chemical agent and is classified as a Regular Dry Chemical Extinguisher Class B and C. It is nontoxic, nonconductive and noncorrosive and is easy to clean up. These types of fire extinguishers are typically found in kitchens, labs and garages.Endurance Enhancer
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to enhance endurance. Short-burst energy production can increase the acidity inside the muscle and blood cells. This acidity can produce muscle cramps and fatigue. The onset of pain is known as the lactic acid threshold, or LT. Increasing this threshold could theoretically allow one to continue high-intensity exercise for longer periods of time without the associated pain. One study at the University of Memphis showed that consumption of 4 grams per day of sodium bicarbonate over a six-day trial improved lactic acid thresholds by 12 percent.Cleaning and Deodorizing
Sodium bicarbonate makes an excellent cleaning product. It is natural and safe for the environment and for the home. Compared to toxic-chemical cleaning products, the use of sodium bicarbonate reduces the risk of exposure from harmful residues left on surfaces and from inhalation. Unlike many cleaners on the market, sodium bicarbonate is fragrance-free, which is particularly beneficial to those with allergies or sensitivities to fragrances and perfumes. As a cleaning agent, it is extremely cheap.Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes acids and breaks down proteins. It is cuts dried-on grease and is an effective stain remover. It removes coffee and tea stains and as a paste can be used to remove stains from teeth.
As an acid neutralizer, it also deodorizes. Many people use an open box of sodium bicarbonate in their refrigerator to neutralize odors on a continual basis.
Sodium bicarbonate has a finely gritty texture, which is useful for scouring. Due to its basic properties, it is both an antiseptic and disinfectant.
8- How to Use Sodium Bicarbonate to Alkalize Your Body
Step 1
Purchase distilled water and baking soda from a health food store. This will ensure there are no unwanted chemicals in the products. This would be ideal but not mandatory. If an organic or natural food store cannot be reached or is too expensive, try a trusted brand of sodium bicarbonate available at your grocery store.Step 2
Mix 1/4 tsp. baking soda with a glass of water. Drink it on an empty stomach once a day, preferably in the morning. This may have to be done for a few days before a pH balance is achieved.Step 3
Purchase a pH test kit from a health food store or pharmacy and test
pH levels in the body. Different test kits may have different
instructions, so read the label for directions. Basically, the kits work
by applying saliva or urine to a litmus strip which changes color. The
shade is then compared to a color chart that comes with the kit. If the
test shows too much acidity, try taking the bicarbonate and water
solution upon waking and before bed. After a few days, pH levels in the
body should level out.
9- Properties and Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate
Applications of Baking Soda
Baking soda is a weak base and therefore not a powerful detergent
compared to a strong alkali which breaks down fat. However, it does
remove dirt with the properties already alluded to. In order to prevent
any alkali from damaging your skin, rubber gloves should be worn.
For the Home:
- Cleaning agent – fridges, garbage disposals, etc.
- Water softener – use in washing machines and for washing dishes
- Deodorizing – shoes, footwear cupboards, carpet refresher
- Fire extinguisher – forms a smothering soapy foam
- Polishing – removes dirt without damaging high hardness materials such as stainless steel or iron
- Mixed with sugar – acts as an effective pesticide for roaches and silverfish
In the Kitchen:
- Baking – used as a leavening agent, the carbon dioxide generated makes the dough rise
- Cooking – quickly softens vegetables such as french beans and broccoli
For Care of the Body:
- Use as a teeth whitener – brush teeth with a paste of bicarb soda and water
- Sodium bicarbonate ear drops
- Stomach reliever – spoonful in cool glass of water
- Eczema reliever – half-cup in hot bath from 15 to 20 minutes
- Also good for the throat, painful gums, insect bites, and warts
- Use in cosmetics and personal care products
For Emergencies:
Sodium bicarbonate can neutralize or reduce acids in the blood, or
urine. It may be used in emergency medical situations (heart attacks,
serious kidney or lung problems) to correct the normal acid-base balance
in the blood or as an aid in treating overdoses with certain types of
medications.
10- Sodium bicarbonate, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Applications
Cooking
Sodium bicarbonate was sometimes used in cooking vegetables, to make them softer, although this has gone out of fashion, as most people now prefer firmer vegetables that contain more nutrients. However, it is still used in Asian cuisine to tenderise meats. Baking soda may react with acids in food, including Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid). It is also used in breadings such as for fried foods to enhance crispness.
Thermal decomposition causes sodium bicarbonate alone to act as a raising agent by releasing carbon dioxide at baking temperatures. The carbon dioxide production starts at temperatures above 80 °C. The mixture for cakes using this method can be allowed to stand before baking without any premature release of carbon dioxide.
Neutralization of acids and bases
Many laboratories keep a bottle of sodium bicarbonate powder within easy reach, because sodium bicarbonate is amphoteric, reacting with acids and bases. Furthermore, as it is relatively innocuous in most situations, there is no harm in using excess sodium bicarbonate. Also, sodium bicarbonate powder may be used to smother a small fire, as heating of sodium bicarbonate releases carbon dioxide.[11]A wide variety of applications follows from its neutralization properties, including reducing the spread of white phosphorus from incendiary bullets inside an afflicted soldier’s wounds.[12][medical citation needed] Sodium bicarbonate can be added as a simple solution for raising the pH balance of water (increasing total alkalinity) where high levels of chlorine (2–5 ppm) are present as in swimming pools.[13]
Medical uses
Sodium bicarbonate is used in an aqueous solution as an antacid taken orally to treat acid indigestion and heartburn.[14] It may also be used in an oral form to treat chronic forms of metabolic acidosis such as chronic renal failure and renal tubular acidosis. Sodium bicarbonate may also be useful in urinary alkalinization for the treatment of aspirin overdose and uric acid renal stones. It is used as the medicinal ingredient in gripe water for infants.[15]Sodium bicarbonate has been known to be used in first aid, in treating scalding, to prevent blistering and scarring with instructions to cover the scalded area with a liberal layer of sodium bicarbonate and water paste and seek medical assistance. This is due to the endothermic reaction that occurs between sodium bicarbonate and water and sodium bicarbonate’s mild antiseptic properties[16][medical citation needed]
Intravenous sodium bicarbonate is an aqueous solution that is sometimes used for cases of acidosis, or when there are insufficient sodium or bicarbonate ions in the blood.[17] In cases of respiratory acidosis, the infused bicarbonate ion drives the carbonic acid/bicarbonate buffer of plasma to the left and, thus, raises the pH. It is for this reason that sodium bicarbonate is used in medically supervised cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Infusion of bicarbonate is indicated only when the blood pH is marked (<7.1–7.0) low.[18]
It is used as well for treatment of hyperkalemia. Since sodium bicarbonate can cause alkalosis, it is sometimes used to treat aspirin overdoses. Aspirin requires an acidic environment for proper absorption, and the basic environment diminishes aspirin absorption in the case of an overdose. Sodium bicarbonate has also been used in the treatment of tricyclic antidepressant overdose.[19] It can also be applied topically as a paste, with three parts baking soda to one part water, to relieve insect bites and stings (as well as accompanying swelling).[20]
Adverse reactions to the administration of sodium bicarbonate can include metabolic alkalosis, edema due to sodium overload, congestive heart failure, hyperosmolar syndrome, hypervolemic hypernatremia, and hypertension due to increased sodium. In patients consuming a high-calcium or dairy-rich diet, calcium supplements, or calcium-containing antacids such as calcium carbonate (e.g., Tums), the use of sodium bicarbonate can cause milk-alkali syndrome, which can result in metastatic calcification, kidney stones, and kidney failure.
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to cover an allergic reaction of poison ivy, oak, or sumac to relieve some of the itching that is associated with it (an alternative to buying hydrocortisone cream).
Bicarbonate of soda can also be useful in removing splinters from the skin.
Personal hygiene
Toothpaste containing sodium bicarbonate has in several studies shown to have a better whitening and plaque removal effect than toothpastes without it. Sodium bicarbonate is also used as an ingredient in some mouthwashes. It works as a mechanical cleanser on the teeth and gums, neutralizes the production of acid in the mouth and also acts as an antiseptic to help prevent infections.[citation needed]Sodium bicarbonate in combination with other ingredients can be used to make a dry or wet deodorant.[28][29] It may also be used as a shampoo.[30]
Baking soda in sports
Small amounts of sodium bicarbonate have been shown to be useful as a supplement for athletes in speed-based events, like middle distance running, lasting from about one to seven minutes.[31][32] But overdose is a serious risk because sodium bicarbonate is slightly toxic[33] and in particular gastrointestinal irritation is of concern.[32] Additionally this practice causes a significant increase in dietary sodium.As a cleaning agent
A paste from baking soda can be very effective when used in cleaning and scrubbing.[34] For cleaning aluminium objects, the use of sodium bicarbonate is discouraged as it attacks the thin unreactive protective oxide layer of this otherwise very reactive metal. A solution in warm water will remove the tarnish from silver when the silver is in contact with a piece of aluminium foil[35][36]Baking soda is commonly added to washing machines as a replacement for softener and also to remove odors from clothes. Sodium bicarbonate is also effective in removing heavy tea and coffee stains from cups when diluted with warm water.
During the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb in the early 1940s, many scientists investigated the toxic properties of uranium. They found that uranium oxides stick very well to cotton cloth, but did not wash out with soap or laundry detergent. The uranium would wash out with a 2% solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Clothing can become contaminated with depleted uranium (DU) dust and normal laundering will not remove it. Those at risk of DU dust exposure should have their clothing washed with baking soda (about 6 ounces of baking soda in 2 gallons of water).[37]
As a biopesticide
Sodium bicarbonate can be an effective way of controlling fungus growth,[38] and in the United States is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as a biopesticide.[39]Cattle feed supplement
Sodium bicarbonate is sold as a cattle feed supplement, in particular as a buffering agent for the rumen.[40]Miscellaneous
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to extinguish small grease or electrical fires by being thrown over the fire.[11] However, it should not be applied to fires in deep fryers, as it may cause the grease to splatter.[11] Sodium bicarbonate is used in BC dry chemical fire extinguishers as an alternative to the more corrosive ammonium phosphate in ABC extinguishers. The alkali nature of sodium bicarbonate makes it the only dry chemical agent, besides Purple-K, that was used in large-scale fire suppression systems installed in commercial kitchens. Because it can act as an alkali, the agent has a mild saponification effect on hot grease, which forms a smothering soapy foam. Dry chemicals have since fallen out of favor for kitchen fires, as they have no cooling effect compared to the extremely effective wet chemical agents specifically designed for such hazards.[citation needed]Sodium bicarbonate is used in a process for cleaning paint called sodablasting. It can be administered to pools, spas, and garden ponds to raise pH levels.[41] It has weak disinfectant properties,[42][43] and it may be an effective fungicide against some organisms.[44]
Since it acts as a neutralizing agent, it can be used to absorb odors that are caused by strong acids.[citation needed] Because baking soda will absorb musty smells, it has become a tried-and-true method for used-book sellers when making books less malodorous.[45]
I hope the information in these shortlisted articles is enough to convince the readers to start taking sodium bicarbonate immediately and daily, as I do.
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