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Baking soda has become a household necessity due to its excellent cleaning ability and decontamination performance. Coupled with the acidity of white vinegar, this exfoliating powder can well remove stubborn marks and remove the dirt layer lurking at home. Although it seems that baking soda can do any job, these are the five surfaces you should never clean with baking soda.

It may seem like a good idea to clean glass with this popular household item, but using baking soda on a mirror or window glass is more likely to scratch the surface than to actually clean it.

The abrasive consistency of this raising agent will certainly wipe away dirt and stains, but will not leave some lasting damage.

If you are looking for a natural cleaner for glass surfaces, choose distilled white vinegar.

You can use a clean cloth to polish it to the glass to safely remove stains while keeping the glass surface intact.

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The gloss consistency of the ceramic surface is similar to that of glass, and it is easily scratched if it is scrubbed with an abrasive cleaner.

If you want to use baking soda to scrub ceramic stoves or kitchen tiles with this cabinet staple, choose a smoother cleaner.

Essential oil mixed with water can be sprayed on the ceramic surface to remove grease and dirt without scratching the surface.

Spray it before wiping with a clean microfiber cloth.

Marble countertops look great when kept clean, but if they are not cleaned properly, scratched marble surfaces will quickly appear cheap and worn.

Scratched quartz and marble are impossible to repair and can be a costly mistake.

Avoid using abrasive ingredients such as baking soda to keep the stone surface intact and to maintain the protective outer layer of these expensive materials.

Instead, use a liquid cleaner such as white vinegar or lemon juice mixed with water to get a fresh and scratch-free surface.

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Polished silver antiques or tableware can add a touch of elegance to your home, but this shiny metal finish can quickly lose its luster and damage if it is cleaned with rough ingredients.

Baking soda will scratch the delicate silver finish of these metal parts, so when your silverware needs cleaning, it is best to leave this abrasive cleaner in the cabinet.

Instead, soak your silver utensils in white vinegar or soda water, and then scrub larger items with ketchup for budget cleaning.

Professional silverware cleaning is the best way to dispose of more expensive items, although this can be expensive.

Hardwood flooring is back in fashion, offering elegant and easy-to-clean flooring options for your home

Although wooden floors are easy to wipe when covered with dirt or spills, baking soda should be avoided when scrubbing stubborn stains.

Similar to wooden furniture, wood sealant decomposes when worn by abrasive materials.

When your floor gets dirty and use a wood cleaner or a mixture of delicate detergent and water, put this white baking agent firmly in the cabinet.

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