Bicarbonate of Soda

Authors: Diane Sutherland, Jon Sutherland, Liz Keevill and Kevin Eyres
Publisher: Star Fire, United Kingdom (2009)

Bicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient - it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care and personal care. This is the essential guide to maximising the potential of this cheap, environmentally-friendly and multi-purpose product.

Learn exactly what this white powder is, how it has in fact been used throughout history, and its multiple benefits. Then discover a veritable compendium of tips, ranging from removing stubborn food on pans to making your own facial scrub, from getting stubborn stains out of your clothes to shampooing your dog.

Not only does Bicarbonate of Soda provide solutions to numerous household, health and even appearance problems, it also gets the kids involved, with some fun science experiments and sweet treats. Finally, the book also provides culinary tips and a few tasty recipies for breads, cakes and cookies. The clear and simple style of the text and practical photographs make Bicarbonate of Soda an appealing and informative guide to this most useful of substances.

Soft cover, 191 pages (new)