Tag: Corrosion

1. Stainless steel, rubber and waxed wood

Emma Lewis-Jones, product director at CookeServeEnjoy, explained: “Vinegar has a pH of two to three, so it’s highly acidic.

“This means that, even if diluted in water, it can harm some items around the house when cleaning.

“Although it can be useful for removing stubborn stains or grime from items like drying pans with non-stick surfaces, it can erode or discolour certain metals like stainless steel, as well as rubber and waxed wood.”