{"id":2782,"date":"2026-08-24T09:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavorguide.delicedcook.com\/?p=2782"},"modified":"2026-08-24T09:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:48:17","slug":"5-items-that-shouldnt-be-cleaned-using-vinegar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavorguide.delicedcook.com\/?p=2782","title":{"rendered":"5 Items That Shouldn\u2019t Be Cleaned Using Vinegar"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never used\u00a0vinegar as a cleaning product, you\u2019re seriously missing out. This natural product can be used as a disinfectant, cleaner, and far more. However, there are some things that should never be cleaned using\u00a0\u00a0vinegar<\/span>. In certain rare instances, vinegar can do more harm than good. Read ahead for 5 things around your home that you should keep vinegar away from.<\/p>\n

1. Pearls<\/h2>\n
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If you want your pearls to stay intact, don\u2019t use vinegar! When vinegar comes into contact with pearls, it acts as a very acidic property. It can even dissolve them! To keep your pearls looking new and shiny, click\u00a0here for a list of safe ways to clean them.<\/p>\n

2. Stone, Tile, Or Ceramic Floors<\/h2>\n
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\u00a0Vinegar<\/span>\u00a0is way too acidic for these types of floors. The properties in vinegar will break down these types of stone, and may even discolor them. It\u2019s best to use a stone-friendly floor cleaner instead.<\/p>\n

3. Stone Countertops (Marble, Granite, Quartz)<\/h2>\n
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For the same reasons that you shouldn\u2019t use vinegar to clean stone floors, you shouldn\u2019t use it to clean stone\u00a0\u00a0countertops<\/span>. Vinegar can eat away at the stone\u2019s coating, making it appear dull or smudged.<\/p>\n

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4. Computer Or Phone Screens<\/h2>\n
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If you want to disinfect your phone or computer screens, stay away from the vinegar. The vinegar eats away at the protective coating on electronic screens, which is obviously no bueno. Instead, use a microfiber cloth or speciality screen cleaning product.<\/p>\n

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5. Waxed Furniture<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s best not to clean wood furniture with a protective wax coating using vinegar. The vinegar eats away at the wax, making it appear dull and discolored. When it comes to wood furniture, it\u2019s best to use a traditional furniture polisher.<\/p>\n

It turns out vinegar isn\u2019t the only cleaning staple you need to be careful with \u2014 there are also plenty of things you should\u00a0never clean with dish soap\u00a0that might surprise you.<\/p>\n

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