\nThere are few things baking soda can\u2019t do. It\u2019s a great multipurpose cleaner and you can use it when you cook, to heal ailments, clean the house and even to make crafts for your kids. But there are some instances where baking soda causes more harm than good. While it can help you with most of your chores around the house, make sure avoid using it when cleaning these products.\n
You\u2019re going to want to stick with Windex when cleaning glass surfaces in your house. \u201cBaking soda is an abrasive cleaner, so there is a chance that it will scratch your glass or mirror,\u201d says Marcos Franco, an employee of\u00a0Mighty Clean Home. If you\u2019re looking for an all-natural cleaning substance, he suggests using vinegar on your glass surfaces instead.\n
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It\u2019s OK to use baking soda to clean your aluminum pots and pans, but it\u2019s just important to remember to rinse them right after. \u201cBaking soda can cause aluminum to oxidize,\u201d says Jack Prenter, founder of\u00a0Chore Bliss. \u201cExtensive contact will cause oxidization which will turn the surface brown.\u201d\n
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Baking soda is great to use when cleaning cooktops but avoid using it if you have a smooth top made of ceramic glass. \u201cIt can easily scratch the cooktop and leaves a white film that is hard to remove,\u201d says Franco. If you accidentally use baking soda, vinegar will remove the white film.\n
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You should never use baking soda to clean any marble or quartz surfaces. Over time, baking soda will cause damage to the upper protective layer and eventually leave scratches on the marble or quartz. \u201cSome websites recommend using baking soda on these surfaces, but stone manufacturers warn against it because they realize the potential damage that can be caused in the long run,\u201d says Prenter.\n
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Baking soda can be too hard on some finishes or sealants on wood furniture. Cameron says that using it for cleaning can wear away the sealant, ruining the furniture. She suggests using a diluted dish soap mixture instead.\n
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\u201cAlthough submerging your silverware in water and baking soda can quickly remove tarnish from it, the mixture is too abrasive and can cause it to lose its patina and tarnish more quickly afterward,\u201d says Lily Cameron, cleaning supervisor at\u00a0Fantastic Services.\n
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Baking soda leaves behind a white, dusty residue after it dries. Therefore, you shouldn\u2019t use it to clean surfaces with deep grooves or cracks because the residue will get left behind and can build up.\n
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Baking soda has a basic pH, while your skin is slightly acidic. Using baking soda on your skin on a regular basis will neutralize your skin\u2019s natural acid levels, says Franco. It will leave your skin feeling dry and cracked.\n
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Never clean your gold lined dishes or gold utensils with baking soda. Gold is an extremely soft metal and baking soda is an abrasive cleaner, says Franco. It will scratch ruin the finish and cause the plating to wear off.\n
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Similar to wood furniture, baking soda can wear away at the sealant used on wood floors. It\u2019s best to stick to cleaners made specifically for wood floors.\n
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