You reach for it when making cookies, but this unsung kitchen hero is handy for many more tasks (especially cleanup!).
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Call it a natural wonder of the home: Baking soda's gentle abrasiveness and odor-removing qualities make it a handy solution to many kitchen problems (spoiler alert: grimy pans, stinky trashcans and clogged drains). Plus, it's inexpensive and readily available — so we bet you'll reach for it quite often after you realize just how much it can do.