Is this jut baking soda??
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It's 86% baking soda and 14% clarifier. Total product weight is 7 lbs. You could use baking soda and clarifier, and I suspect you'll save a buck or two if it's that big a deal to you, but I find the convenience of the tabs to be worth the bit of extra cost. Also the instructions recommend you put one of their 13lb bags of baking soda into the pool before you start using the tabs. All I know is my pool has stayed perfectly balanced all season so far with these, weekly shock, chlorine tabs, and I put a 90 day algaecide in every three months.
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The product is mostly baking soda with water clarifier added in. The product does 3 things: increases pH, increases Alkalinity and adds clarifier to your pool water. I use this product with my outdoor pool which holds about 28,000 gallon and have been very happy with it. I add about 1 tablet of this per 4 tablets of 3 inch chlorine tablets that I put into my chlorinator. If you monitor your pool chemistry you could also periodically just add a tablet(s) when your pH and Alkalinity levels get low in your pool.
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absolutely not! It is fabulous. It actually balances with your chlorine to get rid of other mineral buildups, cuts the chlorine use in almost half. We use 1 of their tablets to every 3 chlorine in our pool and never have any problems anymore. We used to get areas of green algae around the filter and drain before . I highly recommend it.
210669
86% of it IS just baking soda. Useful for increasing pH and alkalinity if you just used plain baking soda - then you could get a clarifier separate.
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I use this (and only this) as my laundry detergent, I add baking soda as a booster. It's GREAT if you have sensitive skin (my grandsons do). It will not foam up like regular detergents do (don't add extra). if your laundry load is less than a full load, cut back on the washing soda. It doesn't leave any residue in your clothes like regular laundry detergent does.Hope this helps. I have been using this and only this for the past 4 years. No complaints!!!!!
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Mix a teaspoon or so with some vinegar. It will fizz if it's still god. Bear in mind that this material isn't as active as regular baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)--that's why the instructions say to use double the amount of baking soda which a recipe calls for.
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As far as i can tell the baking soda irritates some people, and this is apparently because baking soda reacts with the acidity in your blood/sweat etc. If you consume less acidic food & drink then maybe it wont irritate as much, but i am not claiming to be a doctor so i mean ask yours or do your own research, this is just what i remember on the topic. Also can try using less than a pea size amount, spread thin so to speak, and for me it works the same and i havent had any itch or rash.
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Don't think it is, I have not had good results with thisand will not buy it again..
1351511
Yes it is dutch processed. I don't believe you need baking soda with it, maybe baking powder, but depends on what you are making.
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The tube I received today was Sodium Bicarbonate, 5%. They have changed the formulation to match the household classic method. You can do the same thing with some baking soda in water.
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no it's powder and to be honest it is disgusting if it isn't blended- I tried a shaker and it was chalky and lumpy
2227121
You have to use twice as much. Baked items have the same taste and texture as regular baking soda.
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Well I would say no in different circumstances...but I was in Mexico using this for the first time. After a few weeks due to the humidity it would become moist and stick a little on the bottom. Most likely in a different climate it works fine. I do like it though because you can smell the baking soda and keeps a cleaner smell. It is also a good size. Hope that helps!
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Yes. I usually just use water but baking soda and water may be even better. Start with a lower concentration and don't leave it on long. And a day or two later redo the same spot. Good luck!
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Plain old baking soda does a good job and is better for chemically sensitive individuals.
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No it's not clear I'm afraid. It's a bit thick like syrup but smells heavenly as vanilla should :). Good luck with your baking.
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I believe so, the only concern I could think of is that it may make Caucasian hair a little greasy, but since you mix baking soda with it, it dried out my hair a little and I'm African American so I don't think it that would be a problem...I would just have a clarifying shampoo on hand just in case - and a good conditioner in case it dries your hair like it did mine.
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This is not carbonated, if the bottle you have sounds like that it's probably bad. I would return/exchange.
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Yes, I've not done it, however, my friend uses it in baking. I Love this stuff!
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No it is not. I make my own laundry detergent and this gets added to that mixture.