Homeowners warned over vinegar cleaning mistake that could cost up to $3,000 in kitchen repairs — and I’ve been doing this too
Homeowners are being warned about the dangers of using vinegar on natural stone surfaces, particularly in kitchens. Experts indicate that vinegar's acidity can lead to costly damage, potentially amounting to $3,000 in repairs. Many people, including the author, may unknowingly contribute to this issue by cleaning their stone countertops with vinegar.
- ▪Vinegar can damage natural stone surfaces like marble and granite due to its acidity.
- ▪Repeated exposure to vinegar can wear down the protective seal on stone worktops.
- ▪Repairing damage from vinegar can be costly, often amounting to $3,000.
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Home Homeowners warned over vinegar cleaning mistake that could cost up to $3,000 in kitchen repairs — and I’ve been doing this too News By Cynthia Lawrence published 19 May 2026 Don’t make this expensive cleaning mistake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When it comes to my home cleaning tasks, I swear by distilled white vinegar to get certain jobs done. Not only can it quickly dissolve grease and grime in my bathroom, but when combined with baking soda, I’ve also used it to unclog my drains successfully.
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