很多人都喜歡用醋來(lái)清潔消毒，甚至?xí)么讈?lái)代替洗潔精和洗衣液。事實(shí)上，不是每樣?xùn)|西都適合用醋來(lái)清潔，比如下面這七種東西，千萬(wàn)不能沾醋。

1. Clothing irons 熨斗

Some people suggest using a little vinegar to clean the inside of your iron, but it's not a good idea. The acid can eat away at the heating element and wreck the whole thing.

有些人建議用一點(diǎn)醋來(lái)清潔熨斗內(nèi)側(cè)，但這不是個(gè)好主意。醋酸會(huì)腐蝕發(fā)熱元件，把熨斗弄壞。

2. Dishwashers 洗碗機(jī)

Really, running vinegar through the dishwasher seems kind of like a great way to freshen it up. And many a blogger recommends using white vinegar instead of rinse aid. In fact, its high acidity can damage your dishwasher, especially any rubber parts in the rinse-aid cavity.

把醋倒進(jìn)洗碗機(jī)似乎是個(gè)徹底清潔的好方法，許多博主都建議用白醋而不是洗潔精來(lái)清潔洗碗機(jī)。事實(shí)上，強(qiáng)酸性的醋會(huì)損壞你的洗碗機(jī)，尤其是洗潔精投放槽的橡膠部件。

When Consumer Reports tested vinegar to see if it would remove water film, “It didn’t do a thing.” “It was perhaps better than nothing back in the day, but there are specially formulated dishwasher cleaners today that work really well.”

當(dāng)《消費(fèi)者報(bào)告》測(cè)試醋能否去除水膜時(shí)，發(fā)現(xiàn)“醋一點(diǎn)用也沒(méi)有”。“也許在過(guò)去，用醋來(lái)清潔比什么都不用強(qiáng)點(diǎn)，但是現(xiàn)在有特殊配方的洗碗液可以把碗洗得很干凈。”

3. Washing machines 洗衣機(jī)

Just like with dishwashers, it can corrode the rubber parts, like seals and hoses, causing leaks, and nobody wants a leaky washing machine. CR notes that front-load washers are especially susceptible to vinegar-related damage.

和洗碗機(jī)一樣，醋會(huì)損壞洗衣機(jī)的橡膠部件，比如密封橡膠圈和水管，導(dǎo)致漏水。誰(shuí)會(huì)想要一臺(tái)漏水的洗衣機(jī)呢？《消費(fèi)者報(bào)告》指出，前置式洗衣機(jī)特別容易被醋損壞。

4. Egg messes 雞蛋

Real Simple suggests not using vinegar to clean up messes that involve eggs "because the acid will react with the eggs, changing their consistency and making it more difficult to remove."

美國(guó)生活時(shí)尚雜志《真簡(jiǎn)單》建議，不要用醋來(lái)清潔含有雞蛋的污漬，“因?yàn)榇姿釙?huì)和雞蛋產(chǎn)生化學(xué)反應(yīng)，破壞彼此的穩(wěn)定性，使污漬更難清除”。

5. Greasy messes 油污

It would seem like something acidic would cut through grease, but greasy messes respond better to alkaline cleaners, like baking soda or Borax. For messy, grease-laden cookware and appliances, try a mix of baking soda and dish soap.

你可能以為醋酸能清除油污，但其實(shí)堿性清潔劑對(duì)油污更有效，比如小蘇打或硼砂。在清洗油乎乎的廚具和家用電器時(shí)，試試用小蘇打混合洗碗皂來(lái)清潔。

alkaline[??lk?la?n]: adj. 堿性的；含堿的

6. Electronic screens 電子屏幕

Vinegar works for windows, so hey, why not computer screens? DO NOT TRY THIS! Not on your computer, phone, tablet, or television. Vinegar can mar a screen's surface and can hamper the responsiveness of a touch screen.

醋可以用來(lái)清潔窗戶，那何不用來(lái)清潔電腦屏幕呢？千萬(wàn)不要用醋來(lái)清潔你的電腦、手機(jī)、平板電腦或電視！醋會(huì)損壞屏幕表面，降低觸摸屏的靈敏度。

CR suggests using a soft sponge or cloth dampened with water. "For stubborn spots, try a solution of dish soap highly diluted with water, applied to the cloth and not to the screen itself. (Panasonic recommends a 100:1 ratio of water to soap.)"

《消費(fèi)者報(bào)告》建議用水蘸濕的軟海綿或布來(lái)清潔屏幕。“對(duì)于頑固污漬，可以試試把洗碗皂用水高度稀釋后，用布蘸濕了來(lái)擦洗屏幕，肥皂水不能直接接觸屏幕（松下公司建議水和肥皂的比例為100:1）。”

7. Wood furniture and flooring 實(shí)木家具和地板

Vinegar can eat away at the protective finish on some wood floors and furniture, making them appear sad and cloudy rather than rich and shiny. Use all-natural products that are specifically made for wood for best results.

醋會(huì)腐蝕一些實(shí)木地板和家具表面的保護(hù)膜，讓地板和家具看起來(lái)暗淡污濁，而不是鮮亮有光澤。使用木頭專用的純天然清潔產(chǎn)品才能達(dá)到最好的效果。

英文來(lái)源：Tree Hugger

翻譯&編輯：丹妮