7 Surprising Things You Should Never Clean With Baking Soda

Baking soda isn’t only for baking. This magnificent powder can get pretty much any job done, however it can also cause quite the damage if used on the wrong things. Don’t get us wrong baking soda is a cleaning powerhouse, and it’s a great multipurpose tool. That’s why you see it in a ton of cleaning tips and tricks. However, in some instances the beloved soda can really cause you a headache. That’s why today we are going to take a look at some things you should never clean with baking soda, so you can avoid using it.

Baking soda isn’t only for baking

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• Things You Should Never Clean with Baking Soda
  • #Glass
  • #Aluminum
  • #Ceramic Stove Top
  • #Marble Counters
  • #Wooden Furniture and Floors
  • #Gold-Plated Dishes
  • #Antique Silver

Things You Should Never Clean with Baking Soda

Just like vinegar, there are some things baking soda should really stay off. And you’ll be surprised how common they are. While it can do a banging job cleaning plenty of things and even get rid of odors, it’s best to always check up if the item you want to use it on can handle it. That’s why this time we are going to focus on what you can’t clean with baking soda.

It’s best to always check up if the item you want to use it on can handle baking soda

#Glass

Yeah, glass is a no-no when it comes to cleaning with baking soda. It’s best to stick to ammonia-based cleaners and specialized cleaners when cleaning windows or any types of glass. Since baking soda is quite the abrasive cleaner, there is a huge chance it will scratch the glass or mirror surface. That’s why it’s best to avoid using it. However, you can use vinegar on your windows which gets the job done great.

Glass is a no-no when it comes to cleaning with baking soda

#Aluminum

Technically, you can use baking soda to give your aluminum pots and pans a good scrub, however the crucial thing to remember here is that you should always remember to rinse them right after. If you don’t, and you leave them, the baking soda will cause the aluminum to oxidize. Consequently, this will turn your beautiful aluminum pots and pans brown.

You should always remember to rinse them right after cleaning

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#Ceramic Stove Top

While baking soda can do a great job at cleaning most stove tops, it isn’t recommended for ceramic glass stove tops. This is once again because it can easily scratch the glass and can leave a white film that is pretty much impossible to remove. However, if you have already gone and done this and now your stove tops have a white film, you can try getting it out with vinegar.

Baking soda isn’t recommended for ceramic glass stove tops

#Marble Counters

It’s important to remember to never use baking soda on your precious marble or quartz counters or any surface made of the two. Over time, baking soda will cause more and more damage to the protective layer of the material. So, eventually this means that you’ll be seeing more and more scratches. While you may have seen this as a tip to clean these surfaces, many manufactures warn against it.

Never use baking soda on your precious marble or quartz counters

#Wooden Furniture and Floors

Baking soda is rough and abrasive. This means it’s way too hard on some sealants or finishes when it comes to wooden furniture or floors. Cleaning these things with baking soda only wears the sealant away, ruining the wood and leaving it open for potential damage. Instead, use plain old diluted dish soap and warm water.

Cleaning wooden things with baking soda only wears the sealant away

#Gold-Plated Dishes

If enjoy your beautiful gold-plated dishes and utensils, it’s best to keep them far away from baking soda. This abrasive cleaner is way too strong for the soft metal that gold is. Using baking soda will most likely scratch the soft gold finish and cause the plating to wear off in the long sun way faster.

This abrasive cleaner is way too strong for the soft metal that gold is

#Antique Silver

You may have seen that it’s a great idea to submerge your antique silverware in a mixture of baking soda and water if you want a quick fix for removing tarnish. While this does work, tarnish isn’t the only thing dissolving. This mixture is way too abrasive and can cause the silverware to lose its patina. Which consequently, causes it to tarnish way more quickly in the long run.

This mixture is way too abrasive for your antique silverware

These were all the things you should never clean with baking soda. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can avoid damaging some beloved things around your home.

These were all the things you should never clean with baking soda

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