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This is one of baking soda’s simplest and most useful applications.
It can help neutralize certain odors rather than simply covering them with fragrance.
You can use it in places such as:
* refrigerators
* trash cans
* shoes
* carpets
* reusable containers
For carpets or fabrics, always test a small hidden area first.
## 8. Sodium Bicarbonate Is Sometimes Used in Kidney Care — Under Medical Supervision
This point needs an important distinction.
Doctors sometimes prescribe sodium bicarbonate to selected patients with chronic kidney disease who develop **metabolic acidosis**, a condition in which the blood becomes too acidic.
That does **not** mean drinking baking soda independently “cleans” or repairs the kidneys.
The appropriate dose depends on blood tests, kidney function, medications, sodium intake, and other medical factors.
People with kidney disease should not start sodium bicarbonate supplements without medical advice.
## 9. It Should Not Be Used as a Home Treatment for a Urinary Tract Infection
