Dri pak liquid bicarbonate of soda is a traditional cleaning product renowned for its deodorising and mild abrasive properties bicarbonate of soda should not to be confused with baking soda although they are very similar bicarbonate of soda does not have the raising agents required for baking try it as a mild abrasive or scouring agent on shiny materials as it can clean without scratching it is suitable for use on aluminium chrome jewellery plastic porcelain silver stainless s