Q&A for How to Store Baking Soda

Yes, you can. You can also store your baking powder in glass jars.

It has cleaning and deodorizing properties. People often keep an open box in the fridge to limit odors, or you can sprinkle it on your carpet and then vacuum it up.

Baking soda will keep in airtight plastic containers in your pantry, no need for refrigeration.

Removing as much air as possible will keep the powder fresh. You can empty the powder into a bag, just remove as much of the air from the bag as possible.

Arm and Hammer baking soda can be bought online and in some supermarkets in North America.

Yes, as long as it is airtight. Baking soda does not react with plastic, but it will cake up more quickly if air (especially moist air) can get into the container.

You can use leftover baking soda in various ways. Place it in the refrigerator or freezer to absorb odors, enhancing freshness. You can add it to your laundry to neutralize odors, brighten whites, and soften fabrics—just check the care label first. Additionally, mix it with water to create a cleaning solution for your bathroom surfaces.

You can spread it on a baking sheet and dry it in the oven at a low temperature for about 30 minutes.

Two weeks is probably too long, as the paste may lose its effectiveness and go bad.

Because baking soda is a desiccant, adding silica gel beads is unnecessary. Just keep it in a dry place. It's possible that silica could react with baking soda when mixed with other ingredients.

This happens due to a chemical reaction with the baking soda. It's best not to store baking soda in a plastic bag.

There isn't a particular place, but it could work best in the door or on a shelf in the freezer.