Washing soda – The master of water softening and stain removal

Washing soda – The master of water softening and stain removal

There’s more than one type of soda. While cleaning soda is a fine powder used for abrasive cleaning, washing soda (baking soda) is used for laundry. It softens water, boosts the effectiveness of detergents, and helps remove stains and unpleasant odors. It dissolves dirt and doesn’t need to be activated with hot water (like sodium percarbonate).

✔ Softens water – prevents limescale buildup
✔ Removes grease – perfect for fabrics and kitchen surfaces
✔ Cleans textiles – enhances the effectiveness of detergents and improves washing
✔ Neutralizes odors – great for refreshing laundry and trash bins
✔ Eco-friendly and biodegradable – gentle on nature and your home

Common mistake: Baking soda is often found in laundry detergents, but it doesn't clean much on its own – for brilliantly clean laundry, it needs a partner! Combine it with sodium percarbonate (PUER) for whitening and washing at higher temperatures. If you're washing at lower temperatures (30 °C), add TAEDto the sodium percarbonate. Do you want to make your own laundry detergent? Add soap flakes for gentle washing.

Warning: Washing soda is highly alkaline and can irritate the skin, so it's recommended to use rubber gloveswhen handling it.

Usage: Add 1–2 tablespoons of washing soda to your detergent for better effect and stain removal. You can combine washing soda with laundry sheets.

Make your own laundry powder: Grate natural olive soap finely. Carefully mix washing soda (so it doesn't create too much dust and you don't inhale it) and soap in a 4:1 ratio. Store the mixture in a closed container. The recommended dosage is 2 tablespoons for 5 kg of laundry.