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Post by SA Hunter on Sept 18, 2018 23:56:18 GMT 10
As preppers we tend to accumulate stuff. This, for obvious reasons, is a good thing, but on the other hand, our pantries, closets and other storage places tend to fill up. In many ways prepping and hoarding can be a fine line (except our stuff is much cooler). At any rate, to save space, it’s a good idea to store things that can serve multiple purposes. One of those things that is a great candidate for multi-purpose use is Baking Soda. tacticalintelligence.net/blog/36-awesome-baking-soda-uses-for-preppers.htm |
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Post by Peter on Sept 19, 2018 20:25:46 GMT 10
I have two types of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): food grade for consumption/first aid uses, plus the much cheaper industrial grade for cleaning. I buy the latter at about a buck a kilo (25kg bags) from a wholesale supplier which saves a heap of money compared to 500g for a few bucks at the supermarket.
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Post by tomatoes on Sept 19, 2018 23:06:55 GMT 10
I count baking soda as my shampoo stash amongst many other uses. The article says to mix it with shampoo but it is good on its own and is what I have often used on and off. Mix a tablespoon or two into a paste with a little water and use like shampoo although obviously it doesn’t foam and it is a bit different to use. You really need to follow it up with an Apple cider vinegar rinse after though - just 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar in a jug topped up with warm water and pour it through your hair (avoiding eyes). Give a quick rinse. You’ll find the harshness of the bicarb has all gone along with tangles.
If I was going to use bicarb on my face as suggested in the article I would follow it with wiping over with witch hazel or something similar as the ph is all wrong otherwise, but actually my preference would be to just use water instead of bicarb.
And for Americans who are in this forum and may be wondering about me switching from baking soda to bicarb in my reply, in Australia, baking soda is called bicarbonate of soda or soda bicarbonate - which is generally just shortened to bicarb. If you buy baking powder you are getting bicarb and tartaric acid mixed (so the acid and base in one).
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Post by ml8300 on Sept 19, 2018 23:08:35 GMT 10
I have two types of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): food grade for consumption/first aid uses, plus the much cheaper industrial grade for cleaning. I buy the latter at about a buck a kilo (25kg bags) from a wholesale supplier which saves a heap of money compared to 500g for a few bucks at the supermarket. Which wholesalers, Pete?? |
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Post by tomatoes on Sept 19, 2018 23:12:37 GMT 10
Can’t remember the price but I got a big bag (maybe 5 kg - not as big as 25kg!) from Costco.
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Post by Peter on Sept 20, 2018 20:08:17 GMT 10
I have two types of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): food grade for consumption/first aid uses, plus the much cheaper industrial grade for cleaning. I buy the latter at about a buck a kilo (25kg bags) from a wholesale supplier which saves a heap of money compared to 500g for a few bucks at the supermarket. Which wholesalers, Pete?? Pool chemical suppliers. Try Waterco - they do 25kg bags. They also do 20L drums of liquid chlorine (sodium bicarbonate (bleach)) and 20kg granular chlorine (calcium hypochlorite (my preference due to a waaaaaay longer shelf life than the liquid stuff). Just remember that if you - as a random with no pool/spa industry connections - suddenly appear and want bulk chemicals, they may find this suspicious. If they won't sell to you directly, try getting to know your local pool shop guys (although they normally have huge markups). They can also get salt - ask them to order you a 25kg bag of butcher's salt from their pool salt supplier with their next delivery (in WA it's WA Salt Supply who supplies a lot of different types of salt). The best approach sometimes? Befriend someone in an industry that uses chemicals and ask them to order a container for you. Just don't make the mistake I once did and have a 1,000L IBC of chemical arrive... The word "bulk" has different meanings to different people... |
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Post by spinifex on Sept 20, 2018 20:35:14 GMT 10
Our tap water and bore water here on EP is already loaded with bi-carb.
Having bags of citric acid on hand ... now that's another story. Better uses than bicarb. I'll try and find a good summary article and post it.
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Post by SA Hunter on Sept 24, 2018 14:57:05 GMT 10
One of our local Feedstores (Dempsey's), have 25kg Bi-Carb soda bags for $42.00.
Guessing this is ok a price?
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Post by Peter on Sept 24, 2018 15:46:09 GMT 10
That's an excellent price - it's better than a few of the wholesalers I've seen offer for account holders
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Post by SA Hunter on Sept 24, 2018 19:23:06 GMT 10
That's an excellent price - it's better than a few of the wholesalers I've seen offer for account holders As it is in a 25 kg bag, what's the best way to store it, and in what? |
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Post by Peter on Sept 24, 2018 19:36:11 GMT 10
I use a large lidded bucket from Bunnings. Keep it in a dry-ish place (beware of condensation in sheds) and it lasts for years.
The only issues I've ever heard of are moisture causing the powder to go hard, and of course if it contacts anything acidic it's going to react. Violently.
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