15 Clever Ways To Use Baking Soda As A Cleaner

Here, find 15 clever ways to clean with baking soda. But first, here are tips and warnings on what you can and cannot clean with baking soda.

What Not to Clean With Baking Soda

Baking soda is a mild abrasive and it can cause tiny scratches when scouring a surface. In addition, baking soda leaves behind a white residue, so it should never be used on any item or surface with crevices or heavy texture that you can’t rinse well. Avoid using baking soda to clean the following items:

Aluminum cookwareAntique silverCeramic stove topsClear acrylic furniture and accessoriesComputers and computer screensGlass and mirrorsGold-plated itemsKeyboardsMarble surfacesWood floors and furniture

For a quicker clean, make a paste of baking soda and water, slather it on the grates, and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Then crumple up a piece of aluminum foil and use it as a “sponge” to scrub the baking soda on the grates. Thoroughly rinse and dry.