As the weather starts to improve, more and more of us are venturing out into our gardens to start preparing them for summer. Many of us will discover that moss has taken hold of paths, patios and driveways, not only making them unsightly, but very slippery aswell!

To remove moss, sprinkle with Soda Crystals and use a watering can or hose to dampen. Leave for a day or so until the moss has turned brown, and then brush away with a firm brush. A very simple way to give your paths and patios a spring clean!

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Every company knows that when dealing with substances hazardous to health, it is essential to have control measures in place to deal with every eventuality. This is no more essential than in the case of companies? dealing with battery acid, and as such, many companies have traditionally held a stock pile of Soda Ash in case of a spill. However, Soda Crystals, also know as Washing Soda, are fast becoming a favoured choice of neutralizing acid for companies dealing with small amounts of acid, as they are readily available, cost effective and safe to store.

"Soda Crystals have an alkaline PH, and as such are ideal for neutralizing acid. Smaller companies are reaping the benefits of replacing Soda Ash with Soda Crystals. As well as being readily available from hardware stores and wholesalers, they are extremely cost effective and easy to use," says Bruce Maxwell, Managing Director of Dri-Pak. "Unlike Soda Ash, Soda Crystals are soluble in cold water, meaning they are easy to clear away after a spill without leaving a residue."

In the case of a spill involving battery acid, generously cover the infected area with Soda Crystals and allow to absorb. Once the acid has been neutralized, safely dispose of the waste and rinse the area with cold water.

For larger spills, it is recommended by the Health and Safety Executive that acid be contained using a non-combustible, absorbent material such as sand or earth to prevent the hazardous acid spreading to other areas before treating.

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Christmas Day is the one day a year you can guarantee everybody wants to eat, drink and be merry! The one part of the day that everyone inevitably dreads is the clean up operation, as no one wants to spend time scrubbing the turkey tin! But help is at hand in the form of trusty Soda Crystals!

Simply sprinkle Soda Crystals into the turkey tin after use, followed by hot water. Leave to soak for about an hour, and then wash as normal, either with washing up liquid or in the dishwasher. The Soda Crystals will have dissolved most of the grease, making light work of the the washing up!

Note: Soda Crystals are not suitable for use on aluminium.

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I keep hearing of people having problems with smelly washing machines recently, so I thought i'd just let everyone know there is a very easy way to get rid of this problem once and for all!

Simply run the washing machine empty on a 60degree wash (or hotter if the smell is really bad!) with a half a bag of Soda Crystals split between the drawer and the drum. Once this is finished, run the machine on empty again, but this time replace the Soda Crystals with 500ml of White Vinegar to remove limescale build up and finish the cleaning process.

This should get rid of the bacteria causing all the bad smells for good!

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We've just found a really easy way to make your towels lovely and fluffy again using Soda Crystals and White Vinegar!

Simply soak towels in a warm solution of Soda Crystals for 10minutes and then rinse with warm water until the water runs clear. Then wash your towels in the washing machine as normal, but replace fabric softner with a cup of White Vinegar. Dry your towels on the line outside and voila! your towles will be lovely and fluffy and as good as new!

Enjoy!

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