Cleaning Tip: What Are 7 Things You Can't Clean With Vinegar

28.04.2023 09:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Vinegar is an effective cleaning agent. However, vinegar is not suitable for cleaning all things and there are some exceptions. In the article you will learn which items are not suitable for cleaning with vinegar.

Anything containing chlorine bleach

When bleach is mixed with bleach and vinegar, a chemical reaction occurs.

The result is toxic chlorine gas.

Natural stone

Do not use vinegar on marble, granite, or other natural stones.

Acetic acid can corrode natural material and cause corrosion.

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Stainless steel

Dishes are often made of stainless steel: knives, kitchen scissors, and pots.

Vinegar acid causes pitting of steel.

Cast iron

The vinegar solution will corrode the non-stick layer of cast iron pots and pans.

With prolonged exposure, vinegar will corrode cast iron.

Waxed or raw wood

Vinegar can discolor untreated wood.

Therefore, choose other methods for cleaning the tree.

Electronics

Do not use vinegar to clean the screens of gadgets: laptops, phones, tablets, TVs.

The solution damages the integrity of the anti-reflective coating.

Rubber items

Vinegar destroys the integrity of rubber items, leading to discoloration.

Read the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning washing machines and dishwashers.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Anything containing chlorine bleach
  2. Natural stone
  3. Stainless steel
  4. Cast iron
  5. Waxed or raw wood
  6. Electronics
  7. Rubber items