Which surfaces should never be treated with vinegar when cleaning?

People who prefer to wipe surfaces with vinegar when cleaning should avoid this liquid when treating several types of surfaces, Ukr.Media reports.

So, when in contact with vinegar, even diluted with water, natural stone, which is sometimes used to make countertops, and wooden parquet can be damaged – both should be washed only with warm water and soap.

Also, don't try to clean a wool carpet with vinegar. The acid can permanently damage the fiber.

You should be more careful when using vinegar on household appliances equipped with rubber gaskets. For example, on a dishwasher: the rubber can become damaged over time, which will lead to leaks.

You should absolutely not wipe TV and computer screens with vinegar – it will corrode the protective coating.

You should also not try to wipe away spilled egg white with a cloth soaked in vinegar – the acid will cause it to curdle, making it even more difficult to wash off the stain.

Vinegar is also harmful to knives, as well as any utensils made of aluminum and cast iron: metals enter into a chemical reaction with acid, which inevitably leads to corrosion.

Finally, acid is not suitable for treating freshly painted wood.

Vinegar will dissolve water-based paint in 10 minutes, and oil-based paint will completely dissolve in 30 minutes.

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