Very effective, white vinegar is often unanimously approved. Indeed, it is an essential household product in many households. Of course, the bad odors of this cleaner, degreaser, disinfectant and descaler are not always pleasant, but they fade quickly. And then it’s a joy to be able to use a natural, ecological, ultra-powerful and multi-use product that costs next to nothing compared to chemical-based cleaning products! Only here, the problem is that we love him and we know him so well that we are not suspicious of him at all. And since it is not dangerous, contraindications for use are not always mentioned. So, we have listed some bad uses of white vinegar for you. This information is absolutely essential to know to avoid any blunders when maintaining the house!
1) NEVER mix white vinegar with bleach
We talked about it in our article on the worst mixtures of household products. And here is a reminder of one of the worst uses of white vinegar. In fact, this can really turn out to be dangerous! In fact, it releases very toxic fumes linked to the fact that vinegar reacts with products that contain chlorine. However, even a small quantity of gas can cause damage to the eyes, skin or even the airways. And in high doses, the consequences of their inhalation can be fatal. So, even if bleach doesn’t clean anything and we are tempted to use it with other products, always let it work alone! And above all, find better companions to combine with white vinegar for healthier uses.
2) Be careful when using it on fabric
Yes, the white vinegar effectively removes stains the whole house. Moreover, it is one of the best solutions for an iron stain, a makeup stain or a trace of tomato sauce. However, this stain remover remains very acidic and some fabrics may not tolerate it. As a result, they could easily discolor in contact with this substance! Nothing stops you from using it, but always think carefully test the fabric on an inconspicuous area so as not to have any surprises. Also, don’t forget to dilute it a little with water and rinse it after detaching. Otherwise, replace it with baking soda which is milder and does not contain acetic acid.
3) We forget the uses of white vinegar on porous surfaces
Do you think it’s good for deodorizing, disinfecting, degreasing, descaling and shining all surfaces? Unfortunately, this is not the case… Let it be To clean or remove porous surfaces, we forget white vinegar! Once again, it is an acidic product which could therefore attack certain coatings. In addition, the pores of these materials absorb it and this can leave stains. In any case, you can always do a test on an inconspicuous corner if you don’t know how a material will react in contact with a product. But on marble, limestone slabs, stone or cement tiles, we will therefore prefer other solutions such as soapy water. The opportunity to bring out your good old black soap which also knows how to do everything!
4) Don’t clean valuables with white vinegar
White vinegar can be used to clean jewelry. But as soon as they have stones, watch out! In fact, he risks melting them and leave a dull effect that is difficult to recover. Moreover, we advise you to wear gloves if you do not remove your jewelry to clean for this same reason. Also be careful with old objects that you own. Vinegar can remove grease, stains and tarnish, but it may damage them. However, poor maintenance can quickly make them lose value… So, do not hesitate to seek advice from an antique dealer if you have the slightest doubt. And above all, avoid using vinegar on a valuable object if you have the slightest doubt!