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5 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar

A person organizing labeled cleaning bottles and microfiber cloths in a woven basket on a wooden table.
Swap out acidic DIY sprays for pH-neutral dish soap to safely clean countertops and floors.

Your Practical Next Step

Take ten minutes today to audit your home cleaning caddy. Clearly label your vinegar spray bottles so family members only use them for safe tasks like descaling electric kettles, washing exterior window panes, or removing mineral rings from porcelain toilets.

Swap out acidic DIY sprays intended for your countertops and floors with a simple bottle of pH-neutral dish soap or a dedicated stone cleaner. By matching the right cleaning chemistry to each specific surface, you will keep your home sparkling clean while preserving its beauty and value for years to come.

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  1. Fill your stainless steel sink halfway with warm water & pour in a cup of bleach!
    Toss in ALL your cutlery (unless they’re sterling silver), & while you’re at it, put any badly stained coffee/tea mugs in there too. Let them all soak for a couple hours, empty bleach water, then do dishes as usual with dishsoap.

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