Look, baking soda is not a villain. It’s a cheap, effective, and generally safe household helper. But it can be harmful if you use it wrong—like any tool, from a hammer to a hairdryer. The key takeaway? Respect the powder. Don’t overuse it on your skin, don’t drink it daily, and don’t go full-on abrasive with your teeth. Use it as a cleaner, a deodorizer, or an occasional baking ingredient, and you’ll be fine.
Karen, by the way, is now using gloves. She’s also bought a fancy pH-balanced cleaner for the countertops. But the baking soda box is still in her pantry. Because old habits die hard, and sometimes you just need a sprinkle of nostalgia. Just don’t let it turn your hands into a science experiment gone wrong. You got this.
