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The "secret" with bay leaves and baking soda that gives freshness to the house

2026-05-15 17:28:00, Lifestyle CNA

The "secret" with bay leaves and baking soda that gives freshness to

Learn how to use two simple ingredients in your kitchen to eliminate odors and freshen up every corner.

The combination of bay leaves and baking soda is one of those "grandmother's secrets" that turns out to be extremely effective in everyday life. Although these are two products that everyone has in their home, few people think of mixing them. However, those who do, discover an impressive solution for dirt and unpleasant odors.

This combination helps keep your home clean and has a pleasant scent. This is due to the ability of baking soda to clean surfaces without scratching them and because of its property as a natural deodorant. On the other hand, bay leaves give freshness to the environment and its components help to remove bacteria and fungi.

What is it used for?

The mixture of bay leaves and baking soda has countless uses and benefits. As mentioned above, this combination can eliminate bad odors from various areas of the house, such as the refrigerator, trash cans or cabinets. It also serves as a surface cleaner for tables, tiles and sinks. In addition, among its many properties, it is capable of keeping drawers and cabinets fresh and scenting the space.

How to prepare and use it

The process for making this mixture is very simple and will only take you a few minutes:

-Select five bay leaves and dry them well to remove any traces of moisture and avoid the appearance of mold.

-Grind or crush the leaves until they become very small pieces or even powder.

-In a bowl, mix the crushed leaves with two teaspoons of baking soda.

-Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid and store until you decide to use it.

How to apply

If you want to use it as a flavoring:

Place a spoonful of the mixture in a small cloth bag and place it in the space you want to freshen (closets, shoe racks, etc.).

If you want to clean surfaces:

Spray the mixture on the surface, rub it with a damp cloth and rinse with plenty of water. /CNA 





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