Cleaning vinegar: Yes or no?

When it comes to keeping our floors spotless, the use of vinegar as a cleaner has been a hotly debated topic. While it is true that vinegar can provide an extra shine, applying it to wooden floors, whether porous or treated, can be counterproductive due to its acidic nature.

In the case of porous wood, vinegar penetrates into the pores, leaving an unpleasant smell that can be difficult to remove. In addition, in wood treated with acidic products such as vinegar, there is a risk of damaging the protective varnish layer, which can affect both the shine and the original appearance of the floor.

It is important to note that vinegar is not a detergent, so it has no cleaning or degreasing properties.

For these reasons, it is recommended to use neutral products to keep our parquet floors clean and well maintained. An example of this is our FLOPP Neutral PH Floor cleaner, designed specifically for this purpose.

Vinegar is often touted as a versatile cleaning agent, but its effectiveness may be limited on certain appliances.

In the case of very dirty dishwashers and washing machines, vinegar may have reduced effectiveness in descaling, and may not completely eliminate bad odours caused by food or soap residue.

When it comes to descaling coffee makers using vinegar, it is important to note that this can negatively affect the taste of the coffee, as well as offering limited descaling effectiveness.

For effective and safe cleaning of dishwashers, washing machines and coffee machines, it is advisable to use products specifically designed for each of these appliances. For example, our Coffee Machine Cleaner guarantees proper descaling, descaling and sanitizing, without compromising the authentic taste of coffee.

In short, while vinegar can be useful for certain cleaning tasks, it is important to be aware of its limitations and consider specific alternatives when it comes to caring for our floors and appliances.