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When it comes to household cleaning, vinegar is a popular ingredient for many DIY cleaners due to its low cost and natural disinfectant qualities. However, although it may seem like a great all-purpose cleaner, there are some items you should not use it to clean. Here are 6 things you should never clean with vinegar: 
 
1. Hardwood floors: Vinegar is a bit too acidic for hardwood floors, and using it could damage the finish. Instead, use a cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.
 
2. Granite countertops: Granite countertops are porous and can easily be damaged by vinegar, which is acidic. Make sure to use a cleaner specifically designed for granite or marble countertops. Stone surfaces: Vinegar's acidic properties can damage many stone surfaces, including marble, limestone, and travertine.
 
3. Stones and bricks: Stones and bricks are also quite porous and can be damaged by vinegar. A mild detergent is a better option for cleaning these materials.
 
4. Cast iron pans: Cast iron pans are vulnerable to the acid.
 
5. Paintwork: Vinegar can remove the paint from walls, woodwork, and other surfaces.
 
6. Electronics: Vinegar is highly acidic and can damage the internal parts of electronic devices such as television sets, computers, and other home electronics.

7. Egg messes: Cleaning egg messes with vinegar solution will cause the protein enzymes in the egg to coagulate and will make the stains even more impossible to clean up. So, if you drop one on the floor while cooking, it’s better to wipe them up with something else. I suggest using some soap and warm water instead.

8. Clothing and bleach: Vinegar works great in the washer to get the musty smell out of your clothes and have them looking clean, but don’t think about throwing bleach in there, too. Mixing vinegar and bleach creates a toxic gas which is really bad for you and even worse for your clothes.

9. Dishwashers: Adding vinegar to your dishwasher can make your dishes come out looking sparkling clean, but the acidity can damage the rubber parts of the appliance.

10. Pearls: Pearls are made up of marble, limestone, and calcium carbonate. If exposed to vinegar, the calcium carbonate in the pearl will react with the acid in the vinegar, causing it to dissolve.

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