BAKING soda can seem like a miracle cure for any grime in your home, but don't use it indiscriminately.

According to cleaning experts, there are certain areas you should avoid scrubbing with baking soda or you'll face serious damage.

You can make use of baking soda in every room of your home, but the pros at Tom's Guide warned against using it on particularly delicate surfaces.

Glass surfaces, like mirrors or windows, could easily be damaged by a baking soda scrubbing.

"If your glass or mirrors have streaks or dirt, don’t take out the baking soda to clean them," the experts warned.

"Since baking soda is an abrasive cleaner, this may scratch or damage the glass surface."

Similarly, skip ceramic stovetops when you're cleaning with baking soda. You could scratch the glass surface, and the baking soda might leave a difficult-to-remove film.

You can use baking soda safely on the drinking glasses and plates you use every day.

But keep it far away from gold-plated dinnerware, including dishes, glasses, and cutlery.

If you break out the family heirlooms for big events, you should be wary around antique silver too.

Experts warn that these "extremely soft metals" have a hard time withstanding the power of a baking soda scrub.

"Not only will it scratch the finish, but may cause the plating to wear off completely," they warned.

If you have marble countertops, baking soda could wear away the sealant, leaving a dull surface that's hard to fix.

"Marble, quartz, or any other natural stone are expensive materials, so repairing any damage can be costly," the experts said.

Baking soda is also too harsh to use on wood for the same reason.

Once it breaks down the sealants used in wooden furniture or flooring, it can damage your hardwood floors or cause splitting in the legs of furniture.

Finally, in the kitchen, keep baking soda away from your aluminum cookware, though using it to clean stainless steel is okay.

Aluminum will break down much faster if cleaned with baking soda, costing you a pretty penny to reoutfit your cooking tools.

"Once the baking soda penetrates the surface, it will lead to oxidization, causing the item to discolor and turn brown," the pros explained.

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