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Vinegar is a powerhouse in the home cleaning arsenal.
It can cut grime from stovetops and soften towels with ease.
But believe it or not, there are some things around your home better left untouched by vinegar.
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Instead, choose aneutral, mild cleaner for marblelike diluted dishwashing liquid for daily cleaning.
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The best cleaning option is hot water and dishwashing liquid.
The acid levels in vinegar can cause pitting and etching that cannot be buffed away.
Use a neutral, gentle cleaner for stone floors andshower enclosures.
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The seasoning is necessary for keeping the cookware’s non-stick properties and to prevent the iron from rusting.
Most cast iron bakeware can be wiped out with a damp sponge.
If you mustwash the cookware, use a mild dishwashing liquid and hot water.
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Dry well and reseason the pan.
If it is left unsealed, the acidity of vinegar can cause the mixture to crumble.
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How to tell if your grout is sealed?
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If beads form when the grout is sprayed with water, it’s sealed.
If the water soaks in and the grout darkens, it is unsealed.
Vinegar can corrode or damage some components and discolor some metals.
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One of those combinations is vinegar and chlorine bleach.
When chlorine bleach is mixed with vinegar, chlorine gas is formed.
Repeated use of undiluted vinegar can dry the rubber and cause it to crack.
The acid in vinegar causes the eggs to coagulate and makes cleaning more difficult.
The acidity can cause eggs to coagulate, making the mess more difficult to clean.
