baking soda vs washing soda
Ella5
13 years ago
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Comments (4)Most double-acting baking powders contain both cream of tartar and an aluminum salt (along with the sodium bicarbonate). The former works at room temperature. The latter only at oven temperature. Rumford baking powder substitutes monocalcium phosphate for both the cream of tartar and the aluminum salt. It works just like regular double-acting baking powder at room temperature but it rises less in the oven. It's sort of halfway between single-acting and double-acting in that respect. I use it because I think that the regular double-acting has a nasty taste. --Doug...See MoreBaking soda and vinegar in wash?
Comments (7)When I used a homemade laundry soap mixtures in the past (I've used it longer than the Duggers have been around - off and on since the 1980's - and in one episode of the Duggers I noticed giant bottles of TIDE in use..... I guess that episode was brought to us by TIDE - LOL). I also used vinegar in each rinse to aid in removing the soap residue. Since switching to Charlie's Soap, I only put vinegar in the rinse for kitchen towels and bath towels since they may have soap residue from use and the vinegar rinse would aid in removing any soap left. I probably don't need vinegar at all, but when we got new water hoses for our F/P, I asked if there was anything I could do to help prevent repairs and they said to use vinegar in the rinse. Then he explained what part it would help (but I don't remember now what it was). So I continue to add vinegar to those two loads. I never use fabric softeners - sheets or liquids. Even dried on a line our clothes and towels are soft. Just an FYI moment concerning using the homemade mixtures (bar soap, washing soda, borax, etc...). Soap WILL build-up on your clothes after a period of time, especially if you have hard water. This build-up will cause fabric to deteriorate. Homemade soap mixtures don't work effectively in cold water (detergent manufacturers and care labels define cold water as 80-85°F - our cold water from the tap is currantly 62°F). Whites will start to look gray. -Grainlady...See MoreThe advantages of baking soda
Comments (5)I use various size boxes in home, in vehicle, and RV and on ATVs for fire extinguisher. I have them placed all over the house (a few in larger rooms) including the garage and in the sheds. The stuff will put out every kind of fire. This I know by experience. Lil...See MoreBaking soda based sprinkle on carpet fresheners?
Comments (15)Lucille, some of the most toxic products we have in our homes are the artificially scented things. The manufacturers get away with it because they are often added in tiny amounts. But when we are exposed all day, every day to these petrochemicals in our soaps, laundry products, foods, perfumes, and air fresheners, the exposure can be damaging. For some interesting reading, look up 'toxicity of scents' or similar in a google search. The list of those who should avoid the use of scented household products are babies, children, the elderly, pregnant women, men and women who plan to have babies (the chemicals affect sperm), those with compromised immune systems, those taking meds that may affect their liver, all pets (birds and cats are especially sensitive). Even those products labeled "natural, organic" and the like can be loaded with some of these chemicals....See Moregoodkarma_
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