Bicarbonate of soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate or baking soda) is an essential for every eco-friendly home, and this generous 750g bag should keep you going for some time!
 
Not only is bicarbonate of soda a staple of every pantry due to its use as a raising agent, it is also a vital ingredient in any number of household cleaning applications. For example, you can use it:
 
as a fabric softener
to keep your fridge smelling fresh
as a carpet and upholstery cleaner
to freshen up mattresses
to deodorise smelly shoes
as a general household cleaning paste, including ovens and sinks
to clean silver jewellery (see our blog for details)
 
Plus hundeds of other uses around the home!
 
> Download our free Eco-Cleaning Handbook for more suggestions for making your own home cleaning products.
> See our blog post Five Uses for Bicarbonate of Soda
> See our blog on Cleaning Jewellery the Eco-Friendly Way
> See our blog post Don't Eat That! for a summary of the different types of sodium used in the home
 
Storage
This 750g pack of bicarbonate of soda is supplied in a resealable pouch, but to ensure that the contents remain completely dry we recommend that you decant it into a jar or other lidded container. Whether stored in the pouch or in your own container, keep the bicarb away from heat and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.
 
Disposal
Bicarbonate of soda itself is completely non-toxic and biodegradable. The pouch is made of kraft paper and lined with a plant-based film, both of which are home compostable and 100% plastic free.
 
Precautions
Not suitable for cleaning aluminium.
Do not use for silk or wool.
 
Features
Contains 750g
Non-toxic
100s of uses
Biodegradable
100% plastic-free packaging
Packaging is home compostable
 
Note that the jar and scoop are not included!