We tell you which surfaces should not be cleaned with soda!
Baking soda is a great natural cleaner, but it isn’t suitable for every situation. Today we’re going to tell you why baking soda isn’t ideal for certain foods. Here’s what the powder can damage.
Keep baking soda away from any wooden surfaces: hardwood floors, cutting boards, coffee tables, and dining tables. “Items that should not be cleaned with baking soda include anything made from waxed or untreated wood,” says Angela Brown, manager of a cleaning company. “The powder has abrasive properties and can therefore scratch them.”
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We’re sure you’ve already guessed why you shouldn’t use baking soda to clean electronic devices: its texture can damage the screen of a smartphone, tablet or laptop. In addition, explains Alicia Sokolowski, director of the cleaning company, fine powder can penetrate the equipment through gaps in the bodywork and cause irreversible damage.
Gold and silver are materials that are not recommended to clean with baking soda. According to cleaners, it is too rough for jewelry: baking soda can remove the protective coating and leave scratches. The powder is especially dangerous for soft stones – pearls, amber, jet, corals, malachite: in this case it is better to use only special products that will definitely not harm them. But with diamonds the situation is simpler: they can be soaked in vodka or gin for 10 minutes – this is exactly what professional cleaners who work for the British royal family do.
Aluminum baking sheets, pans, and pots are all surfaces that can be damaged when cleaning with baking soda. “Applying baking soda will cause a chemical reaction that will cause the aluminum to oxidize and change color, becoming dull,” says Angela.
The dangers of cleaning metal objects with baking soda extend to copper: According to Rhonda Wilson, the cleaning company’s principal quality specialist, baking soda can cause uneven discoloration of copper objects, which can be very difficult, if not impossible, to eliminate.
Stainless steel is very practical and unpretentious, but it also does not like soda – the abrasive can leave micro-scratches on the surface of the sink or pan, which will spoil their appearance. If you want your stainless steel items to stay like new for years, wash them with a solution of dishwashing liquid and water.
The dangers of using baking soda to clean certain objects also apply to those made of cast iron. This alloy is coated with a special non-stick layer of polymerized oil – it forms a durable film on the surface of the pans. It is not easy to damage it, but soda is quite capable – bicarbonate, although very soft, is still an abrasive.
The opinion of professionals about cleaning textiles with soda is very contradictory: some cleaners believe that baking soda is an ideal means for washing and deodorizing carpets and sofas, others are convinced that it can negatively affect the color and dilute the fibers. However, experts do not discuss leather furniture: they all believe that soda cannot be used in this case. “Leather contains natural oils that keep the material supple. The baking soda will remove them and eventually the surface will crack,” says Rhonda.
According to experts, it is not recommended to use baking soda to clean marble and quartz. “Bicarbonate acts as a gentle exfoliant: it can destroy the protective coating of the stone, making it dull or cloudy. The powder can also leave visible scratches on your counters or floors,” says Marla Mock, president of an international cleaning company.
Baking soda and glass don’t mix: don’t use it if you need to clean windows, mirrors, glassware or ceramic cooktops. “The baking soda will leave scratches – you won’t see them right away, but with continued use of the powder, the damage will become more and more visible. This is particularly dangerous in the kitchen: the small grooves collect dirt that is difficult to clean,” explains Mock.
In the case of paint, soda is just as dangerous as when cleaning glass. “Abrasive powder can leave scratches and make the color of a wall or chair uneven. If you need to clean a painted surface, choose a special product – this will help prevent possible damage, ”warns Marla.
Yes, yes, we know that soda enemas have nothing to do with cleansing, but we cannot ignore the fact that many people go to search engines to find out how to avoid negative consequences when using soda to clean, for example, the intestines. Remember once and for all: sodium bicarbonate is not suitable for this! This will only kill the microflora – and this is much more dangerous than a scratch on a mirror.
Also read: 8 things you should never wash with soap: the advice of professional cleaners
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Source: The Voice Mag
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
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