Baking soda has multiple uses, first and foremost as an ingredient for baked goods, as the name would suggest. Aside from this, the chemical compound is uniquely suited to cleaning – both objects and body parts. Those who favour natural reneges nay use baking soda over other, more abrasive industrial compounds, and there are many alternatives.

What can you use for cleaning if you run out of baking soda?

Many people favour baking soda as a less potent alternative to mainstream cleaning products.

The powder has a litany of potential uses, including cleaning clothes, surfaces and odour control.

But it also has several kitchen equivalents with similar, or in some cases more uses.

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Borax

Borax is a versatile compound people have used to clean for decades.

Essentially a salt compound, borax can be added to the laundry for some additional shine, or help clean toilets, sinks and more.

The powder can also deodorise, remove stains, and is available at most hardware stores across the UK.