How Does Baking Soda Absorb Odors?

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Baking soda is an effective odor absorber due to its weakly alkaline nature, which allows it to neutralize odors that are acidic. This property makes it useful for eliminating smells from various surfaces, including carpets. Sprinkling baking soda directly onto the carpet can help absorb odors, and it can also be added to carpet cleaning solutions, although its effectiveness may vary when mixed with water. The discussion highlights that while baking soda can neutralize odors, it may not be effective against all types of smells, particularly if other strong odors, like ammonia, have been previously applied to the carpet. The method of placing an open box of baking soda in the fridge works similarly, as it absorbs odors over time.
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I do not understand why baking soda is a good absorber of odors. Is it like activated charcoal or something? The reason I ask is because I have patch of odor in my carpet and someone suggested sprinkling baking soda on it. I just do not see this working. Also I have a carpet cleaning machine so could I put some baking soda into the solution and use it that way? Or does it have to be in powder form?

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Baking soda is weakly alkaline, hence it can react with odors with acidic origins and neutralize them. You could put in water to use.
 
Well I used a lot of ammonia on the carpet so if that did not work I guess the baking soda won't either. How does it absorb odors from your fridge by just putting an open box in there?

Jim
 

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