We sometimes hear that white vinegar can eat away the seals of the washing machine or dishwasher. However, is it possible? We can indeed legitimately ask the question when we know that we cannot use this multi-use, ecological and economical cleaning product on all surfaces of the house. Granite, marble or even tin cannot tolerate it. But what about the different joints in our household appliances or our tiling then? Can we trust this product? Grandma tells you more in this article.
Is white vinegar dangerous for joints?
In reality, vinegar poses little danger to tile grouts or to the rubber seals of washing machines and dishwashers. The same goes for filters and other important components. Indeed, pure vinegar is indeed acidic. However, here it is diluted in water, which reinforces its safety. Let us also remember that white vinegar does not have time to sit for too long. It therefore does not risk having the time to cause the slightest damage or damage a part of a given household appliance despite its acidic pH. Without prolonged contactyour more fragile polyacrylate, fluorosilicone or Buna-N seals are at no risk.
It is therefore essential to rinse it well with clean water. And for cleaning where you have to leave it on, it is possible to dilute it in water beforehand for greater peace of mind. Thus, there is no risk of weakening the cleaned materials. You can therefore use it without worry to clean and descale your appliances, to prepare a dishwasher rinse aid or to soften laundry when used as fabric softener.
The benefits of white vinegar
In addition to not damaging your washing machine or dishwasher, white vinegar even takes good care of it. Its acidity makes it possible toremove tartar which can block the pipes, and it allows the passage to remove bacteria and other dirt responsible for bad smells when you open the porthole! In addition to maintaining and decalcifying our appliances better than most commercial household products, vinegar finally has a very degreasing power which gives a facelift to the tank and filter of your installations.
So, no more need to buy expensive cleaning products: Whatever the brand of your appliances (Samsung, Whirlpool, Beko, Candy, Bosch, etc.), vinegar will work wonders!