Uses for Lectric Washing Soda 1kg Regular 1 cup to 1 litre of water Strong 2 cups to 1 litre of water
Lectric Washing Soda is safe to use with septic tank sewage systems.
Clothes and Washing: Stains: Remove heavy stains on cottons or linens by soaking in a strong solution of Lectric washing soda. Washing soda can remove grease, blood, ink, tea and coffee stains. New woolens and blankets: Soaking in a cold, mild solution before washing leaves blankets and woolens soft and fluffy. Greasy work clothes: Washing soda is renowned for its ability to dissolve grease. Soak greasy clothes and textiles overnight in a strong solution, before washing normally. Delicates: To hand wash fine materials use a warm, mild solution. Water softening: In hard water areas, washing soda has long been used to reduce the lime scale in water. This means that you can reduce the amount of the detergent you would use in a washing machine to the manufacturer's instructions for “soft water”. It also improves the efficiency of the machine and reduces the risk of breakdown and expensive repair bills resulting from lime scale buildup. Add half a cup of washing soda to your wash load.
In the Kitchen Cleaning blackened/burnt pans: A strong washing soda solution is very effective for removing burnt-on grease from pans and casserole dishes. Soak stubborn stains overnight. Floor tiles: Uses a strong, hot solution to cut through ground in dirt and leave tiled surfaces sparkling clean. Cleaning kettles, cups and vacuum insulated bottles: Tannin can leave nasty brown stains in kettles or cups. Clean them with a strong solution. A soak for one hour or overnight will help to clean badly stained items. Dishwashing: Washing soda is a natural alternative to dishwashing liquids. Use a warm to hot, mild solution. Crockery and glasses will come up shining. Chopping boards: Scrub with a regular solution to get rid of lingering smells without tainting food. Rinse thoroughly. Mops and dishcloths: Soak in a strong solution in hot water to remove dirt and grease.
On the Car Windscreens: A mild solution of washing soda will help remove dead flies, bugs and grime off windscreens. Wheel trims: Use a regular solution of washing soda to remove grime and grease.
In the Garden Green fly: Spray trees or plants with a solution of 120 grams of soap flakes with 60 grams of washing soda in 7 litres of water. Mildew and black spot: Spray roses with a solution of one cup of milk and 60 grams of washing soda to 4 litres of water. Patios and paths: A brush down with a strong, hot solution will remove the slime left by rotting leaves and moss, and will also help to keep paved areas moss free. Sprinkle directly onto moss, leave overnight and rinse off. Stonework: Clean steps, driveways and stonework with a strong solution. Barbecues: Washing soda is renowned for its ability to cut through grease, so it is ideal for cleaning barbecues. If possible soak components in a strong, hot solution for an hour or more before rinsing well with clean water. Use a strong solution and scrub grills and pans with a stiff brush. Patio furniture: Grimy plastic garden furniture will come clean with a strong solution of washing soda. Outdoor decks: Dissolve a regular solution of washing soda in hot water and scrub as usual to make a moss and algae free surface with reduced slip factor.
Around the Home Paintwork: Paintwork and vinyl window frames will brighten after a wipe down with a regular solution of washing soda in warm water. You can prepare bare wood for painting with a regular solution. Paint or varnish preparation: To prepare wooden flooring for varnishing or painting, make sure that all debris is removed and then mop with a strong washing soda solution. Blinds: A wipe with a regular solution will brighten venetian blinds, and help to shrug off dust. Cane furniture: Cane and wicker furniture will come clean after a wash with a regular washing soda solution. Washing soda will also help to harden the cane and tighten sagging seats. Upholstery and carpets: Washing soda is ideal for getting out wine stains. Dab upholstery with a mild solution to get rid of stains or simply to freshen up the fabric. Take care not to scrub wool or other upholstery fabrics as it could damage them. Windows, mirrors and tiles: A very mild solution gives windows, mirrors and wall tiles a sparkle. Unblocking and cleaning drains: Because Washing soda dissolves grease, it is great for unblocking drains and waste pipes. Add washing soda to the drain and wash through with hot or boiling water. Use a plunger for badly blocked drains. This is an effective method and avoids the need to use expensive dangerous caustic drain cleaning chemicals. Use a strong solution to flush drains regularly to keep them grease free. Rubbish Bins: Clean out rubbish bins with a regular solution to keep them clean and odourless. Silverware and silver jewellery: To put the shine back into silverware and silver jewellery with ease, make a solution of one cup of washing soda to half a litre of very hot water and soak for 10-15 minutes in a bowl lined with aluminum foil. The tarnish will simply melt away. Rinse off and buff. Soak delicate jewellery in a regular solution. Brass and pewter: Will polish much more easily if first washed in a strong, hot solution of washing soda. Wine and food stains: Red wine and food stains can be treated with a strong solution of washing soda. Large spills can be treated by applying dry washing soda directly to the stain followed by rinsing in clean water. Use washing soda for ink and grass stains too. Garbage cans: A strong solution will loosen and remove dirt, grime and sludge.
In the Bathroom Baths, basins and showers: Use a regular solution to freshen up baths, basins and showers. It cuts through grease, soap scum and lime scale. Toilets: Flush some washing soda down the drain to clean and freshen, and to help prevent blockages. Use them to clean toilet brushes too. Waste pipes: Use a strong hot solution to keep waste pipes clean and fresh. A regular flushing will help keep waste pipes clear of blockages. Floors and vinyl tiles: Clean the bathroom floor with a regular solution. Ceramic or vinyl tiles will clean up beautifully. Tiles and grouting: Clean wall tiles with a regular solution to leave them clean and sparkling. Washing soda will bring new life to grouting too. Sponges and combs: Freshen them up and get rid of that “greasiness” with a soak in a regular hot solution. Shower curtains: Clean, deodorise, and remove soap scum and mildew from your vinyl shower curtains with a strong, hot solution of washing soda. NOTE: Lectric Washing Soda should not be used on aluminum See our "Where to Buy"
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