Vinegar Safe for Everything?
White vinegar contains acetic acid, which gives it its characteristic sour smell and acidic properties.
That acidity is useful for loosening certain mineral deposits, such as limescale, and helping remove some types of residue. However, acids can also react with materials that contain calcium carbonate, affect some metal finishes, and damage protective coatings.
The amount of damage depends on several factors, including:
- The material being cleaned
- The concentration of vinegar
- How long the vinegar stays on the surface
- Whether the surface has a protective coating
- How
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