Is It Safe To Mix Vinegar And Fabuloso? Here's What You Should Know

Half the battle of keeping your home clean is finding the right cleaning products. Two that are some shoppers' go-to choices are Fabuloso's multi-purpose cleaner and good, old-fashioned cleaning vinegar. Fabuloso is known for its vibrant hues and fragrant aromas, perfect for cleaning the floors and countertops, and white vinegar is a versatile cleaning tool that can tackle messes like hard water stains and limescale. You may be wondering if you can mix these two cleaning substances together in order to maximize the benefits of each, with Fabuloso covering up vinegar's harsh, acidic scent while still taking advantage of its cleaning power. Even though some video creators online will say they do this all the time with no adverse reactions, we don't recommend it. 

So why not? For one, Fabuloso's manufacturing label explicitly warns against mixing its products with any other household cleaners in case of creating irritating fumes. Mixing cleaning products is always a risky move, even if it seems harmless. Some people mistakenly think of all-purpose cleaners as little more than dish soap, failing to realize certain ingredients in the formula shouldn't be crossed with other chemicals. Another mistake is believing that vinegar is all-natural and therefore totally harmless, but vinegar shouldn't be mixed with common cleaning products, because as an acid, it can create toxic gases and solutions when mixed with other chemicals. Additionally, formulas vary from bottle to bottle, as seen between regular Fabuloso and anti-bacterial Fabuloso solution, so, while some formulations might be safe, it's difficult to predict the result unless you have a good understanding of which ingredients might react with vinegar.

Just because you shouldn't mix Fabuloso with cleaning vinegar doesn't mean you're out of ways to safely improve its cleaning power. Since vinegar is perhaps best known for its ability to break down mineral deposits in hard water and on surfaces, you should look for a Fabuloso formula that promises to do the same, such as Fabuloso Antibacterial, which advertises its ability to effectively remove limescale. That's likely thanks to the inclusion of L-Lactic Acid in its ingredients, which has antimicrobial properties and can eliminate soap scum and limescale, as well as kill bacteria and viruses. This way, you can still enjoy the lovely aromas of Fabuloso cleaners with some enhanced antibacterial and hard water-fighting ingredients. 

If you still want to harness the power of vinegar in your Fabuloso, the good news is that it actually offers a pre-mixed solution that contains acetic acid, the active ingredient in cleaning vinegar, in its Fabuloso Original Apple and Vinegar product (available from Fabuloso). This solution is safe on sealed wood surfaces, appliances, counters, furniture, and, of course, toilets, tubs, showers, and sinks that may be suffering from limescale. That means you can still enjoy vinegar and Fabuloso together without having to try mixing these chemicals together yourself! That being said, there are still plenty of places in your home you should avoid cleaning with Fabuloso, so always be sure to check the manufacturer's recommended uses.