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Six things you shouldn't clean with vinegar

It could make things worse - by Livia Gamble
  • 24 Sep 2019
Six things you shouldn't clean with vinegar
Sue Stubbs

When it comes to cleaning, many people are reaching for the vinegar.

While in most cases it’s an excellent all-purpose cleaner, there are some instances where the miracle ingredient can do more harm than good.

Here are six times vinegar shouldn’t be used.

1. Granite and marble countertops

According to Good Housekeeping, the acid in vinegar can discolour granite and etch marble.

2. Spilt egg

Vinegar is the secret to perfect poached eggs for a reason; it helps to keep it together. Using vinegar to clean up eggs will only make things more difficult.

3. Iron

Don’t use vinegar to clean the inside of your iron. Instead, follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions 

Things you shouldn't clean with vinegar
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4. Phone or computer screen

Using vinegar to clean your phone or computer could remove the coating on the screen. 

5. Stone, ceramic or hardwood floors

The acid in vinegar can damage your floors. Always read the care instructions for your type of floor.

6. Remove rust spots on certain metals

Vinegar reacts differently with certain metals. Submerging steel tools in vinegar should be to remove rust spots; however, it may cause stainless steel and enamelled cast iron cookware to corrode.

This story originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.

  

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Based in Sydney, Livia Gamble will not sleep until she has discovered every possible use of bi-carb soda and vinegar. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found knitting socks (by choice) and will never say no to pizza.

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