2023-09-26 06:00:49
White vinegar is an effective, inexpensive product that allows you to clean your entire house. Good for the planet, it can be as effective as a very chemical cleaning product. But be careful, not all surfaces and objects are suitable for this: here is the list of those that you should absolutely avoid cleaning with white vinegar.
Furniture and waxed floors
They will not literally melt before our eyes, however, but you should avoid cleaning your parquet floors or any types of waxed objects using white vinegar. Little by little, the vinegar will eat away at the thin film that the wax forms on the wood and therefore make it more vulnerable.
The screens
Tablet, smartphone, laptop… You should absolutely avoid wiping a cloth soaked in white vinegar over these surfaces. Liquid might come into contact with electronic components and threaten the proper functioning of the devices.
Marble
Marble or granite surfaces should not be cleaned with white vinegar. Although resistant, they will eventually lose their protective layer and risk becoming porous. For those outside, frost might even cause cracks.
Cat and dog urine
In the event of an “accident” on the carpet, there is no point in cleaning dog or cat urine stains using white vinegar. This will probably have the effect of making the stain disappear, but the bad smell will persist.
Bleached surfaces
If a floor has been washed using a product that contains bleach, it is technically clean. So there’s no point going over it with white vinegar. Mixing these products is not without risk. A chemical reaction will occur, resulting in toxic chlorine vapors.
Precious stones
Jewelry polished with a cloth soaked in white vinegar gains new youth. But there is an exception: if the latter are encrusted with precious stones, you should avoid applying this treatment to them. The vinegar will have the effect of tarnishing them.
Kitchen knives
If the knives are still dirty following being put in the dishwasher, you should avoid using white vinegar to try to remove stubborn stains. It will attack the enamel of the blade and therefore permanently degrade it.
Egg stains
Recommended for removing stains, white vinegar should be avoided for egg. It will cause them to coagulate and thus make cleaning even more complicated.
Concrete
This particularly resistant and trendy coating has a weak point: white vinegar. In fact, the latter will cause stains due to its high acidity.
Fragile tissues
According to old grandmothers’ remedies, white vinegar is ideal for removing stains. It is also an excellent way to fix the colors of a brand new garment to prevent it from fading during the first washes. On the other hand, we should avoid using it on fabrics known to be fragile, such as silk. It may alter the vibrancy of the colors.
The iron
Using white vinegar can damage the metal soleplate of the iron. White vinegar is a weak acid that can react with and corrode the metal of the iron soleplate, which can make the surface rough and uneven, which might damage the fabrics you are ironing.
pewter trinkets
White vinegar is a weak acid, which means it can react with and corrode certain metals, including tin. If you clean pewter trinkets with white vinegar, it can potentially damage the surface of the pewter, which might make the trinkets less attractive or even render them unusable.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES WITH ALUMINUM ELEMENTS
Household appliances such as coffee makers, kettles or blenders that contain aluminum components should not be cleaned with white vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar can react with the aluminum and cause corrosion, which can affect not only the appearance of the appliance but also its operation.
PAINTED OR LACQUERED SURFACES
It is not recommended to use white vinegar on painted or lacquered surfaces, such as painted walls or lacquered furniture. The acidity of vinegar can erode the paint or lacquer coating, which can lead to dullness and discoloration. For these surfaces it is preferable to use specific cleaners which are less aggressive.
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