soda

KREIDEZEIT Soda (sodium carbonate) is a versatile, time-tested household remedy. It cleans, binds odours, saponifies fats and neutralises acids.

In surface work, soda is used for gently etching and removing certain old oil and wax coatings (before a harsh paint stripper becomes necessary), for cleaning mineral surfaces affected by mould or algae, and for softening water.

Properties

• cleaning effect, odour-binding
• saponifies fats, neutralises acids
• alkaline
• for gentle alkaline cleaning of old oil/wax finishes
• for cleaning mineral surfaces affected by mould/algae
• inexpensive and high-yielding
• vegan

Suitable substrates

Mineral surfaces, old oil/wax finishes, laundry, household.

Application & Processing

Pre-treating old oil/wax finishes with soda solution: Dissolve 3 heaped tbsp of soda in 1 l of hot water, apply to the surface with a sponge and leave to act. Remove the softened finish, then rinse with clean water. Test beforehand on an inconspicuous area.

Mould/algae cleaning: Apply soda solution to the affected mineral surface, brush off and rinse with water.

Water softening: Add to the mixing or cleaning water as required.

Technical data

Composition	calcined soda (sodium carbonate)
Alkaline washing	3 tbsp per 1 l of hot water
Effect	cleaning, odour-binding, saponifies grease, neutralises acids
Reaction	alkaline

Full declaration

Calcined soda (sodium carbonate). Observe the complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet) when using this product.

Note: Alkaline – protect eyes and skin, cover acid-sensitive surfaces. Observe the safety data sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove old oil paint with soda?
Some old oil and wax coatings will come off with just a hot soda solution. It is worth a try before using a harsh paint stripper.

Does soda help against mould?
Soda solution cleans mineral surfaces affected by mould and algae. The cause of the moisture must also be eliminated; for binding spores, KREIDEZEIT Schimmelknacker is available.

What else can it be used for?
Softening water, neutralising odours, dissolving grease in the household, and as an additive when dissolving casein binders.