Separating Fact from Fiction

Maintaining your home can be a daunting task, especially with the plethora of DIY tips and tricks floating around the internet.

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While some of these suggestions are indeed helpful, others can lead you astray, causing more harm than good.

Let’s debunk some common DIY home maintenance myths to help you separate fact from fiction.

Myth 1: Vinegar cleans everything

Vinegar is often hailed as a miracle cleaner for all surfaces, but this is not entirely true. While vinegar is excellent for cleaning glass, mirrors, and certain kitchen surfaces, it can damage other materials. For instance, vinegar’s acidity can corrode stone surfaces like marble and granite, and it can dull the finish on hardwood floors.

Fact: Use vinegar for specific cleaning tasks, but always check if it’s safe for the material you're cleaning.

Myth 2: Duct tape is a permanent fix