Brazilian homes embrace baking soda laundry boost and smart kitchen appliances

Adding baking soda to laundry detergent helps Brazilian households improve washing performance by softening hard water, neutralising odors and enhancing stain removal. Recommended use is two to four tablespoons per full load, placed directly in the drum or detergent compartment.

Tramontina's Guru Smart Gourmet cooktop introduces precise temperature control, allowing users to set exact degrees between 40 °C and 200 °C. The technology stabilises heat for delicate tasks such as melting chocolate, maintaining sauces, and cooking eggs or caramel, reducing reliance on visual cues.

Roborock's Q10 S5 robot vacuum‑mop, now discounted to €172.8, offers high‑power suction, laser navigation, automatic carpet‑boost, and app‑based scheduling. It maps homes, avoids stairs and can mop floors, promising hands‑free cleaning for busy users.

Amazon lists three additional robot vacuums – WAP Robot W100, WAP Robot W90 and Electrolux ERB30 – each providing 3‑in‑1 sweeping, vacuuming and mopping functions, anti‑fall sensors and varied power options for Brazilian consumers.

For kitchen degreasing, natural ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda, hot water, lemon juice and microfiber cloths effectively dissolve grease without harsh chemicals. Regular cleaning after cooking and maintaining exhaust‑filter hygiene further reduce buildup.

Placing dried bay leaves in pantry shelves is a low‑cost habit believed to deter insects like pantry moths and ants by releasing aromatic compounds, complementing proper sealing and cleaning of food storage.