10 Things You Should Never Do With Vinegar
1. Never boil it.
High temperatures can cause the acetic acid in vinegar to become corrosive.
It can actually burn right through metal and rock! (Simmering vinegar on low heat to get rid of smells is okay.)
2. Never use it to clean upholstery.
It can (and likely will) cause staining. To be sure it’s safe for your furniture, test a little in a spot that’s not noticeable.
3. Never trust it to disinfect everything.
Vinegar cleans so many things! Unfortunately, it cannot kill flu germs or staphylococcus. You’ll need something stronger to do that.
4. Never clean granite with it.
The acid can damage your countertops. (source)
5. Never use it to clean your stone floors.
Same as with granite, the acid will damage your flooring.
6. Never use it on wood furniture or hardwood floors.
It can strip the wax, which is why so many DIYers use vinegar to strip the finish off of a piece of furniture they’re restoring.
7. Never pour it in your dishwasher’s rinse aid dispenser.
I’m guilty of this one, for sure. I used to always put vinegar in there. I mean, you always hear that a little splash in with your dirty dishes will make them sparkle. Right?
It turns out the acid will eventually melt the rubber gaskets of the compartment and may even harm the hoses and seals in your dishwasher.
8. NEVER mix it with bleach.
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