washing soda

Origin of washing soda

First recorded in 1840–50

Fair hands, fresh from the healthful contact of washing-soda, wave recognition to him from coupe or victoria.

The Little Lady of Lagunitas |Richard Henry Savage
If a pot has been burned put a tablespoonful of washing-soda into it and fill it with water.

The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping |Elizabeth Hale Gilman
A bit of washing-soda was laid over the drain-pipe, and a quantity of very hot water was poured into the sink to flush it.

A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl |Caroline French Benton
These were very simple affairs—merely a pad of cotton soaked in washing-soda and arranged to be tied over the mouth and nose.

Inventions of the Great War |A. Russell (Alexander Russell) Bond

The tin-lined are preferable, on account of being easily cleaned by means of a small birch-broom, washing-soda, and boiling water.

Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks |Pierre Blot

washing soda

the crystalline decahydrate of sodium carbonate, esp when used as a cleansing agent