The menta It is one of the most used aromatic herbs in the kitchen, but… do you know what happens if it is mixed with baking soda?
If it liquefies menta con baking sodaa cleaning agent for home surfaces and an ally for plant care is achieved.
The first provides its essential oils with antimicrobial power and the second is recognized for its deodorizing properties and cleaners.
Baking soda has cleaning properties. Photo: Shutterstock.
What is the use of mixing mint and baking soda?
Plant care
The mix of mint leaves y baking soda Diluted in water, it is used to take care of the plants. Thanks to the aroma of mentacan repel pests such as aphids and mites.
Regarding the function of baking sodahelps control the pH of the soil to promote the growth of some species.
Natural deodorant
This duo can absorb bad odors from home environments and keep them fresh.
The paste that arises as a product of mint and baking soda can remove bad odors from the home. Photo: Freepik.
Home cleaning
The paste obtained as a result of blending mint leaves con baking soda It works as a cleaning agent for surfaces, such as countertops and even those resistant to cleaning products.
The result obtained after using this mixture is a clean surface, free of stains and with a fresh aroma, without abrasive detergents.
The mixture of mint and baking soda can leave surfaces stain-free. Photo: Freepik.
How to prepare the mint and baking soda mixture
- Properly wash a cup of mint leaves until removing earth and impurities.
- Place them in a blender with two tablespoons of baking soda and a measure of water.
- Blend until you achieve a homogeneous paste.
He mode of use of the mixture of menta y baking soda It depends on the objective with which you use it:
- For plants: It should be diluted with more water and sprayed on the leaves.
- As a deodorant: Put the mixture in small containers and distribute them in different environments.
- To clean: applied directly to the surface
It is important to note that, although it is a safe trick, it should not be applied to delicate plants nor should it completely replace cleaning products. It is a complement for them.
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