Yeah, very possible that you're using too much. Exactly how much is "a load" of baking soda?
I only use about 1 to 2 spoonfuls of baking soda for 2 cups of water. I have a half-litre bottle that I use for my baking soda washes... I add a spoon or 2 of baking soda, a dash of sea salt, fill with water and shake until the baking soda is dissolved. Then I pour that over my head and let it soak for a minute or two.
Same thing for the ACV... I only add a splash to the bottle and fill the rest with water, then dump it over my head.
updated by @karen: 07/09/15 09:54:03PM