Baking soda and lemon are popular ingredients in homemade cleaning recipes. Together, they create a fizzing reaction that looks surprisingly powerful.
Some viral videos claim this mixture removes yellow stains and grease in just one minute, making old appliances look brand new.
But does it really work?
Baking soda can help loosen greasy residue, while lemon juice can tackle certain mineral deposits. However, mixing them neutralizes much of their cleaning chemistry, and neither ingredient can reverse permanent plastic yellowing.
Here’s how to use them effectively—and safely.Baking soda is mildly