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6 places you SHOULDN’T use vinegar around the home
We’ll be the first to tell you that there are countless great ways to use vinegar around the home. But did you know that there are some places the acidic liquid should never touch?
Granite countertops – If you invested in granite countertops, you probably want to take care of them. Avoid using vinegar on marble, soapstone or granite as it can cause them to lose their coveted shine.
Hardwood floors – Vinegar is an acid, which means it can cause erosion to your stain/sealant on your beautiful hardwood floors. Skip the vinegar and use soap and water/wood floor cleaner.
Dishwasher – As an acid, vinegar can also erode the rubber components of your appliances.
Carbon steel knives – Avoid using vinegar on steel knives as it can cause them to rust. Instead use soap and water.
An iron – Like your dishwasher, vinegar can cause damage to the inside of your iron should you attempt to clean it out with the acidic liquid.
Anything egg – If you have a mess as a result of a dropped (or thrown?) egg, don’t use vinegar to clean it up as you might other surfaces. You know how when you poach an egg, vinegar helps the egg to coagulate? The same thing will happen on your home surfaces and cause a more extensive mess.