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Alucard624 OP t1_j6h1lvt wrote

When baking soda is mixed with vinegar, the acid breaks down baking soda, releasing carbon dioxide gas that can help lift dirt from the surfaces being cleaned.

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Dogestronaut1 t1_j6h2ki0 wrote

Do you know what else helps lift dirt from the surface being cleaned? A brush, a sponge, an absorbent towel, a vacuum, or even just spraying it with water. Using the created carbon dioxide gas is just a mechanical force to push dirt. I mentioned in a different comment that the only kind of useful case for using the bubbles to clean is in places you can't reach, like your drain. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/vinegar-baking-soda-cleaning-mixture-myth-36880375

Saying you can use the carbon dioxide bubbles to lift dirt is like saying a student can carry all their books between classes with their hands. Sure, it kind of works, but many alternatives will do the job better.

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