MISTAKES NOT TO MAKE WITH WHITE VINEGAR

White vinegar: this miracle cleaner… to be used with caution!

Say goodbye to unnecessary cleaning products, white vinegar is the all-purpose cleaner (or almost). In fact, it can replace bleach or stain removers of all kinds, which is quite handy. However, be aware that not everything can be cleaned with this product, and users sometimes make mistakes.

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, WRITE!

Be careful, don't play at being a sorcerer's apprentice; never mix bleach and white vinegar. The acid in vinegar, when mixed with the chlorine in bleach, produces chlorine fumes, which are a highly toxic gas for the respiratory system and can even be fatal if inhaled for extended periods.

You've spilled your tea on marble, and you're thinking of using white vinegar? Bad idea. If you have yellowed or stained marble objects or surfaces, don't use white vinegar to clean them. This applies to tables, ornaments, benches, floors, fireplace surrounds, and so on. Yes, marble is a type of limestone. And as you may know, white vinegar is ruthless with limestone, on which it has a corrosive effect. The acidity of vinegar attacks and eventually dulls the marble. Vinegar can sting and damage the protective coating of the marble. Just like lemon, which is also very acidic! To clean marble, it's better to use whiting (Meudon white).

You want to wear your beautiful necklace of precious stones and pearls again, but oh no, it's dirty! Don't clean it with white vinegar. It's often considered the ideal product for jewelry care, unless it has embedded gemstones! Vinegar can tarnish them and make them lose their luster. The acid in white vinegar would simply melt your pearls. To avoid this and keep your jewelry shining brightly, a few drops of olive oil on a soft cloth are enough to care for cultured pearls. For costume jewelry that tarnishes, use lemon.

You've baked a beautiful and undoubtedly delicious cake, but you've gotten an egg stain on yourself. White vinegar causes the egg proteins to coagulate, creating a sticky substance that's impossible to clean. The expression "walking on eggshells" suddenly takes on a whole new meaning.

FRAGRANCE AND SHINE ALL YOUR SURFACES

At Pikoc, we offerscented household vinegars . They'll make your home sparkle without the lingering smell of white vinegar. Their formula is made with 99% naturally derived ingredients and a 100% natural fragrance. It's biodegradable and designed to have minimal environmental impact. All this while being gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. Always free of preservatives, colorants, antioxidants, or non-essential ingredients. Just try it, and let us know what you think!