Vinegar is great for cleaning… but it can also ruin your things.
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Vinegar is like a magical concoction.
Although it can be quite handy in many cleaning situations, sometimes vinegar should not be used.
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Vinegar is also convenient because theres a good chance you have some already on hand.
Ek points out that it can remove hard water residue on clothing, towels, and your showerhead.
It can help deep clean pots and pans, like bringing the shine back to tarnished copper cookware.
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It can be used to remove lingering odors, she adds.
She suggests using white vinegar so it wont add colors or residue to whatever you’re cleaning.
Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
Vinegars acidic makeup could damage some surfaces.
Heres when you should choose a different cleaning product.
