Let’s finally debunk this myth.
But is it more fizz or fizzle?
Is anythingactuallyhappening to help the cleaning process?
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What Happens When You Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar
Lets talk chemistry.
And yes, thats the same gas we exhale when were breathing, he adds.
Okay, let’s proceed.
The two ingredients actually “cancel” each other out, essentially neutralizing and becoming salty water!
Itdoesrelease carbon dioxide, a useful compound that’s sometimes used by professional cleaning companies, says Dr. Wuest.
And this just isnt it.
So What Are Baking Soda and Vinegar Good For?
Just use them separately.
Two tablespoons to a quart of water is effective on plumbing fixtures, they say.
So go to town with these natural cleaners.
Just maybe harness the power of each on its own.
