General Household Tips

Carpet Deodoriser

To eliminate food and pet odours, sprinkle a handful of Bi-Carb onto your carpets, leave for a few minutes and then vacuum.

Cleaning Residue on Vases

Use Bi-Carb solution in the vase and allow to soak for half an hour. Wipe clean and rinse with cold water.

Deodorise the Car

Sprinkle Bi-Carb over upholstery and carpets. Leave for 15 minutes and then vacuum.

Wheelie Bin Deodoriser

Sprinkle Bi-Carb in the wheelie bin after each weekly bin collection to remove nasty odours.

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Bathroom Tips

Clean Chrome Fittings

Use Bi-Carb solution to wipe fixtures and then rinse thoroughly.

Clean Vinyl Floors

Mix half a bucket of warm water with 1/2 cup of Bi-Carb, mop and rinse floor with warm water.

Clean Bathroom Tiles

Mix half a bucket of warm water with 1/2 cup of Bi-Carb, mop and rinse floor with warm water.

Clean Bath Tub

Sprinkle Bi-Carb on a clean, damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

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Cooking Tips

Meat Tenderiser

Rubbing dry Bi-Carb on meat prior to cooking helps tenderise the meat.

Self-Raising Flour

To make 1 cup of self-raising flour, combine 1 cup plain flour, 1 tsp McKenzie’s Cream of Tartar and 1/2 tsp McKenzie’s Bi-Carb.

Simple Pancake Recipe

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 egg, 2 tsps vanilla extract, 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 tsp McKenzie’s Bi-Carb, cup caster sugar, 30g butter, melted

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Kitchen Tips

Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner

Use Bi-Carb paste and scrub oven with a clean cloth, Rinse well. When cleaning electric oven be careful not to get any on the element as this may cause it to corrode.

Clean Dirty Microwave

Place a bowl filled with water and 2 tbs of Bi-Carb in your microwave. Cook on high for 1 minute. Wipe down the microwave with a clean cloth.

Deodorise Refrigerator

Place a small open container of Bi-Carb in you fridge to eliminate unwanted food odours. Replace monthly.

Cleaning Stainless Sinks

Sprinkle dry Bi-Carb on a damp sponge, scrub the sink and rinse clean.

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