Restore washing soda by baking?

jay moussy · Jun 5, 2023

I have had my washing soda supply for a while now.

Is it a good idea to put some through the heat cycle to restore its "purity" to pure sodium carbonate (i.e. bake the water contents)?

neelin · Jun 5, 2023

You could put it in the fry pan and cook it on high heat. It will look/act somewhat watery (gas being driven off) when slid back and forth to a different consistency when there is no more gas being driven off. I use baking soda and turn it into washing soda by the same technique.

neelin · Jun 5, 2023

p.s. don't inhale any of the dust if there is any.

Alan9940 · Jun 5, 2023

I dump whatever amount fits into my storage jar onto a baking sheet and weigh it. Then, I bake in the oven at about 250F until the wait doesn't change. This usually takes about one hour, but I check it a couple of times as it goes.

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