Hello Autumn readers! Have you ever tried combining baking soda with bay leaf? Today I will reveal a simple recipe that will pleasantly surprise you – it is not only useful for the cleanliness of the house, but also for health. Get ready to learn some ingenious uses!
1. Removing moisture and odors in the room
- How to do it?
Take a small container, add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda and put a couple of bay leaves. Place the container under the bed or on the windowsill – where moisture accumulates. - Result:
Baking soda absorbs moisture and unpleasant odors, and bay leaves, which have antibacterial and antifungal properties, prevent the appearance of mold and fungus. Your room will be fresh and dry!
2. Universal preparation – repellent and mouthwash
- Preparation:
- Chop 1-2 bay leaves to release their active ingredients faster.
- Put them in 300 ml of hot water, let cool and strain through cheesecloth to obtain a clear liquid.
- Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the liquid and mix well.
- Uses:
- Repellent against insects and rodents:
- This mixture repels mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches and even mice – they do not tolerate the smell of laurel and mint (if you want a stronger effect, you can add a few drops of mint essential oil).
- Spray on surfaces, patios or even leather – this is a natural way to protect yourself and save money without having to buy expensive chemicals.
- Mouthwash:
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture – it will give freshness.
- Bay leaves kill bacteria, baking soda neutralizes acids, cleanses and whitens teeth, and honey provides a pleasant taste.
- Rinse your mouth for 1-2 minutes – your breath will be fresh and your oral health will improve!
- Repellent against insects and rodents:
Why does it work?
- Baking soda: Absorbs odours, moisture and neutralises acids – an excellent cleaner and deodorant.
- Bay leaves: Has antiseptic properties that fight bacteria, fungi and even insects.
- Honey: Provides sweetness and strengthens oral hygiene.
My experience
In the Rudesta team, we tried this recipe – a jar of soda and bay leaves under the bed removed the smell of moisture in the bedroom for a week! And mouthwash has become my favorite – the teeth look whiter and the smell is fresh all day long.
Conclusion
Hello, Autumn friends! Add bay leaf to your baking soda – and you’ll be amazed at how it will make a difference to your home and health! These tricks are cheap, natural, and effective. Will you try repellent or mouthwash? Share your impressions in the comments – maybe from Lithuania, maybe from another country? Thanks for reading Rudesta, see you soon!
