For baking soda to remain effective, it is important to store it properly.
Otherwise it just becomes an inert powder that is useless... It would be a shame considering how much baking soda can do!
It is a magic multi-purpose product essential for cleaning everything from floor to ceiling:the kitchen, the bathroom, the floors, the garden...
It also has multiple uses for hygiene:for example for mouthwash, teeth whitening, skin care or as a deodorant.
Here is how to properly store baking soda after opening without taking any risks. Watch:
1 Leave the baking soda preferably in its original packaging.
2. Protect the box of baking soda from light.
3. Choose a dry place away from heat.
4. If the packaging is damaged or damp, transfer it to an opaque food box.
There you go, you now know how to properly store your bicarbonate so that it remains effective :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
By following these simple tips, the baking soda retains all its qualities and you can keep it for a very long time.
How long can you keep your sodium bicarbonate without it losing its effectiveness? You can easily keep it for 3 years.
And even more, if it is kept under the conditions we have listed above.
- If you have to put your baking soda in a plastic box, check that it is for food use. For this, this logo must appear on the bottom of the box.
- To find out if your baking soda is still effective, do the white vinegar drop test, as explained here. This way you know if your baking soda is expired or not. And if it expires, don't worry, there is no danger, it just loses its properties.
- To know everything about bicarbonate, discover this practical and free guide.
Bicarbonate fears humidity. Indeed, under the effect of humidity, it becomes pasty and can form small crumbly lumps.
And if it comes in contact with water, it can dissolve.
Strong heat or prolonged exposure to light also degrade its properties.
For these reasons, it is best to keep it in an airtight container, away from humidity, heat and light.
Thus, it can be kept almost unlimited!
