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Amy Hunt

13 things you should never clean with vinegar, according to experts

a bottle of vinegar in front of a plant, and a woman wiping a surface with a microfiber cloth, against a green and purple background, to illustrate what not to clean with vinegar

Vinegar can be a fantastic way of naturally cleaning many parts of your home, without using chemicals. But if you’re wondering what not to clean with vinegar, it’s worth noting that there are also many things that won’t stack up well when being cleaned using the acidic solution.

As part of many people’s regular kitchen cleaning or bathroom cleaning routine, it's understandable to assume that distilled white vinegar (when mixed with water) can be used for almost anything. After all, we’re always told that it’s something of a natural wonder product – and that may well be true, given that's a natural disinfectant, and can swiftly dissolve stubborn dirt and stains.

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