As Rowena said, it is crystals which are used to soften water etc., but her
explanation is really comprehensive so I'll leave it at that.  dee 
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: Faith Gagne
Date: 31/10/2008 12:45:02
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: CS>Washing soda - toxic? No
 
I've never heard of  'washing soda'.  Do yuo mean baking soda?  Faith G.