Baking soda cleaning tips: The 5 things you should NEVER clean with bicarbonate of soda

Wooden furniture

Wooden furniture, particularly those that are sealed or glossed, should not be cleaned with baking soda.

Bicarbonate of soda, thanks to its abrasiveness, can be too hard on some finishes or sealants on wooden furniture.

Cleaning wooden furniture is best done with mild dish soap and water, followed by a wooden furniture polish.