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Sodium Carbonate
MULTI PURPOSE PRODUCT
Composition and Chemical Formula: sodium carbonate Na2CO3
Country of origin: Canada
Sodium carbonate is an odorless, white crystal commonly used in glass making, ceramics, saponified waxes, water-based waxes, detergents, stain removal, laundry soaps, and in the paper and metallurgical industry.
About this item
- MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER: Pure sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, serves as a natural cleaning agent and laundry booster for various household applications
- LAUNDRY BOOSTER: Effectively softens water and enhances detergent performance, helping to remove tough stains and maintain fabric brightness
- CLEANING POWER: Works as a powerful alkaline cleaner for removing grease, oil, and stubborn dirt from various surfaces around the house.
For home use, sodium carbonate is a powerful cleanser and degreaser. It is also known as ‘soda crystals” or “washing soda” or “soda ash”. It can also be used to strip furniture and mixed with Borax for bleaching. It is soluble in water.
How to use Sodium Carbonate to clean
For Cleaning: Mix 1 teaspoon of Sodium Carbonate in 1 L of warm water. Use a cloth to gently clean surfaces.
For degreasing: Mix 3 tablespoons of Sodium Carbonate and 1 teaspoon of detergent in 1 L of warm water. Use a cloth to gently clean the surface.
How to use Sodium Carbonate to make glue for paper
Mix together: 30g of lime chalk, 20g of sodium carbonate, 50g of casein powder, and 1/2 to 1 litre of cold water. Once a homogenous mixture is obtained, this mixture can be used cold for glue on paper.
For information on how to strip a piece of furniture with Sodium Carbonate, please click here (the article is in French but can be translated).
Sodium carbonate, or soda ash, acts as an alkaline activator and fixer in textile dyeing, especially for fiber-reactive dyes, to create a permanent chemical bond with cellulose fibers, resulting in brighter, more colorfast results.
When to Use It
Tie-Dyeing:
Soda ash is a crucial component for setting fiber-reactive dyes in tie-dyeing, often by pre-soaking the fabric in the solution.
Immersion Dyeing:
When dyeing cotton, linen, or other cellulose fibers with fiber-reactive dyes, soda ash is added to the dye bath to activate the dye.
Natural Dyeing:
You can add soda ash to natural dye baths to modify the colors and to prepare plant fibers for dyeing.
Warning: Sodium Carbonate is non-toxic to the environment, but it can irritate the skin and can cause burns. Gloves and safety glasses are recommended when using this product. Do not use Sodium Carbonate on aluminum. Do not use this product in food or drink.