Five kitchen jobs to tackle with baking soda

Baking soda helps to dissolve dirt and grease, meaning it is great to use in the kitchen. As well as this, the mineral structure of baking soda provides a gentle abrasive to clean without leaving scratches behind, so it can be used to remove stubborn marks from pots and pans. It also has many other uses, according to Deyan Dimitrov, cleaning expert and CEO of Laundryheap.The expert explained: ‘Drainage systems can risk becoming extremely blocked if they’re neglected. Instead of incurring a costly call-out for a plumber, the cheapest alternative is white wine vinegar and baking soda.  ‘Pour 250ml of baking soda down the drain, followed by 250ml of white wine vinegar. After a couple of hours, run the tap for a few minutes and see if the blockage has been dislodged. ‘If you’re unsure, you can also lift out the drainage plug and further inspect the drain. Repeat as many times as necessary. ‘Eventually, water should drain through the plug hole and your drainage system will be as good as new.’READ MORE: Method to banish damp clothing smells with vinegar ‘Good as new’: Five kitchen jobs to tackle with baking soda – targets ‘toughest’ stains (Image: Getty)Despite oven gloves looking clean on the outside, they could be filthy on the side. According to the expert, they could harbour small crumbs and food remnants.This makes them a hotspot for germs and bacteria, which should be kept to a minimum in the kitchen space.The expert said: ‘Soak your oven gloves in a solution of washing up liquid and baking soda (1:1 ratio) for 10 minutes, before popping them in your weekly load of washing. ‘In most cases, your oven gloves should be able to withstand the temperatures of a standard washing cycle.DON’T MISS:Five ‘measures’ to keep your home ‘extra secure’ [COMMENT]Methods to get rid of ivy ‘for good’ with two home ingredients [INSIGHT]The rural Surrey village Dame Judi Dench calls home [EXPLAINER] Baking soda can be used to unblock sinks (Image: Getty) Baking soda can be used for lots of jobs in the kitchen (Image: EXPRESS)’Just scrub the liquid across the tiles with a scrubbing brush, before rinsing the area with boiling water. ‘Make sure to still wear protective rubber gloves whilst doing this, as white vinegar is slightly acidic and can irritate sensitive skin.’5. Brightening your apronCooking and baking while using an apron means it can get grease marks and food stains. To freshen it up, it is recommended to place half a cup of baking soda into a regular washing cycle with some liquid detergent.Deyan said this will give the apron a ‘crisp’ and ‘brighter’ appearance and also ‘remove odours’ which have persisted from previous cooking.