Washing soda, known chemically as sodium carbonate, is one of the oldest cleaning agents in the home. It appears in DIY laundry detergent recipes and commercial powders alike, where it softens water, lifts grease, and boosts the cleaning power of soap. The compound is inexpensive, easy to find in the laundry aisle, and useful far […] The post What Is Washing Soda? Uses, Chemistry, and How to Make It at Home appeared first on Building and Construction .