If you’re asking for the details behind this cleaning claim, baking soda can help with grease, but “the only way” and “removes grease from all these areas” are too absolute.
How baking soda actually helps with grease
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild abrasive and alkaline cleaner. It can help loosen greasy residue and absorb some oily material, making it useful for things such as:
- Stovetops and cooktops: Make a paste with baking soda and a little water, apply to the cooled surface, leave briefly, then wipe and rinse.
- Oven surfaces: A baking-soda paste can help loosen baked-on food and grease. Avoid heating baking soda mixtures or using abrasive scrubbing on delicate finishes.
- Pots and pans: Baking soda can help loosen stuck-on greasy food; soaking first generally makes the job easier.
- Sinks: Sprinkle a small amount onto a damp surface and gently scrub, then rinse.
- Range-hood filters: For washable metal filters, soaking in appropriately hot water with a suitable degreasing detergent is generally more effective than baking soda alone.
A simple method
For ordinary greasy surfaces, mix baking soda with enough water to make a spreadable paste. Apply it to the cooled, washable surface, allow it to sit for several minutes, gently scrub with a non-scratch sponge, and rinse thoroughly.
Important: Don’t use baking soda indiscriminately on every surface. It can scratch or dull some polished, coated, soft, or delicate materials. Also, never mix household cleaners unless the label specifically says the combination is safe—particularly avoid mixing bleach with acids, ammonia, or other cleaners.
