You need to get a drop=based test kit and run tests for Cl, pH, TA, and CYA and post those here. Basically you will want to shoot for an initial Cl reading of 1-3 ppm, until you get some stabilizer (CYA) in the water, then you'll need to up the chlorine (see the best guess chart at the top of the Cl forum). Baking soda depends on your TA, so you need a good level to use as a starting point. If you'll post those numbers, we can help you go from there.

Janet