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Baking soda for cleaning sponges and scrubbers: 7 household uses you should know and try

Baking soda can help refresh grimy household cleaning tools, from dish brushes and kitchen sponges to scrubbers and bottle brushes. Its mild abrasiveness can loosen grease, food residue and grime when mixed with water. However, baking soda is not a disinfectant. Clean tools thoroughly, dry them completely and replace sponges or brushes that remain dirty, damaged or odorous.