• Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    That blog is scientifically wrong. Mixing vinegar and baking soda gives water, sodium acetate (a salt) and carbon dioxide.

    Vinegar alone is good. After it has sat for a while you could then add baking soda to neutralize the acid so you don’t corrode your pipes.

    Baking soda alone is good. It is a base and reduces odors. After a mixture of water and baking soda sits for a while you again could add vinegar to reduce the baking soda to slightly salty water.

    https://youtu.be/rBQhdO2UxaQ?si=VGvDDlxBbXoIYs_t