Baking soda and vinegar have become iconic cleaners. We look at why they’re overly used in cleaning hacks.

But people also frequently mix vinegar and baking soda to produce a reportedly effective household cleaner. Unfortunately, the chemistry behind the bubbly reaction doesn’t support the cleaning hype.

No chemicals required — Just like vinegar, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner. So you’re doing the environment a favor by incorporating it into your cleaning regime.

Baking soda is a base and vinegar is an acid, so when combined, a chemical reaction occurs and a fun, bubbling foam is formed. But, this quickly decomposes, leaving you with just liquid.

Create a paste by mixing baking soda with a small amount of vinegar. Apply the paste to the stains using a sponge or cloth. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.

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