Why baking soda? Not odor control I trust. ;)
Even with lots of rinsing I'd worry about residue buildup, on the cantilever more than the stylus.
Twl is currently reviewing my new stylus cleaner. If he likes it as much as I do I'll post a thread. In the meantime I'd follow his suggestion, the striker from a book of matches for the stylus and a soft dry brush for around the cantilever.
Even with lots of rinsing I'd worry about residue buildup, on the cantilever more than the stylus.
Twl is currently reviewing my new stylus cleaner. If he likes it as much as I do I'll post a thread. In the meantime I'd follow his suggestion, the striker from a book of matches for the stylus and a soft dry brush for around the cantilever.