Everyone knows that vinegar is a great substitute for chemical cleaners. For those who favor the green initiative, Vinegar is a familiar household product when it comes to cleaning. However, did you know that there are some things you would not want to clean with vinegar?
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Vinegar and distilled water have been a solution for organic cleaning over the years. It has various advantages which include killing bacteria, dissolving stains and hard deposits, and being non-toxic. But all that glitters is not gold, as some people say. There are some things that can be damaged either temporarily or permanently once you try to clean them with vinegar. For the things we will be discussing in this blog, try using a good cleaning agent instead of vinegar.
Things You DON’T Clean With Vinegar
Top of counters:
Countertops made of stone are meant to be beautiful and attractive to the eye, and if you intend to keep it that way, then keep the vinegar out of your cleaning solution. This is because vinegar is acidic, and it gives a dull effect to these precious stones, making them lose their shining appearance. Instead, use mild detergent, water, and a dish towel or an eco-friendly and reusable bamboo cleaning cloth to avoid scarring. In the case of stubborn stains, use plastic scrubs.
The screens of electronic devices:
Most electronic screens like tablets, TVs, smartphones, and computers have anti-glare properties and touch screen sensitivity. Using vinegar on these screens could potentially damage both properties. A soft cloth or the eco-friendly and reusable bamboo cleaning cloth with clean water would be a better substitute for vinegar. However, in the case of stubborn stains, a mild detergent applied to the cloth and dampened before cleaning the screen is advised.
Your washing machines:
Vinegar has been known to take care of stains in our laundry, but it should not be used inside of a washing machine. This is because it can damage the hoses and rubber seals in the machines, leading to leakages. You may even damage your machine for no good reason because the vinegar may not get the stains off perfectly. There are other chemical products known to remove stains without fear of damage.
Smaller appliances:
The fact that vinegar removes stains does not apply to some small appliances. Examples of these appliances include coffee makers, toasters, clothing iron, and even blenders. The acid in Vinegar corrodes the rubber and metallic parts faster than other cleaning agents. Stainless steel is mostly used for these small appliances, and vinegar should not be used on them. Simply use a mild detergent and the eco-friendly and reusable bamboo cleaning cloth or tissue to clean.
Kitchen utensils and dishwashers:
Vinegar is acidic, so nobody would love to see it near your food or kitchen utensils. That is not even the obvious reason you should not use vinegar for kitchen utensils. Most of these utensils are made of metal, so using vinegar can corrode them faster. Knives and other tools with exposed edges are the most affected. Even using vinegar on dishwashers is not as effective as one might think.
There are now available cleaning solutions for them, so it is better to keep the vinegar out. The tops of your pots and handles of your utensils should also be cleaned without using vinegar. Corroding these surfaces is not the right price to pay for trying to keep your kitchen sparkling clean. Tough stains on some of these items can always be removed in more effective ways.
Knowing that vinegar is an excellent stain remover does not mean it can be used on any object you see around. It is most suitable for the ones that do not react with its acidic nature. So, it is advised to check the user’s manual or instruction for cleaning guides instead.
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- Clean My Space: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster, and Loving Your Home Every Day
- How To Clean Your House: Easy tips and tricks to keep your home clean and tidy up your life
- Live Green: 52 steps for a more sustainable life
- How To Clean Your House: Easy tips and tricks to keep your home clean and tidy up your life
- The Naturally Clean Home: 150 Super Easy Herbal Formulas for Green Cleaning
