Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda or cooking soda, has many applications in industry, everyday life, and cooking.

Cooking: It is used as a leavening agent. When added to baking recipes such as cookies or cakes, it reacts with acids to produce gases, causing doughs to rise and create a fluffy texture.

• Fluffs up recipes with flour and batters, such as cookies, cakes, and muffins.
• Helps dough to rise in bread and flour recipes.
• Can be used as a tenderizer for tough cuts of meat.
• Enhances potatoes in recipes like mashed potatoes.

Use as a cleaner: It is an effective and environmentally friendly cleaner that can be used on many surfaces in the home.

• Mix with a little water to create a paste for cleaning kitchen surfaces.
• Used for removing stains from fabrics and carpets.
• Mix with water to apply to carpets and car mats.

Use as a deodorizer: It can be used to absorb unpleasant odors.

• Absorbs odors in the refrigerator by placing a small amount in a container.
• Adds to shoes to combat odors by applying soda before use.
• Mixing with a bag or bowl for odor absorption in the closet.