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12 Times You Shouldn’t Use Multi-Purpose Cleaner
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Stone surfaces
There’s a bit of a double-edged misconception about stone surfaces, says Johnson. Pure stone is porous (and most multi-cleaners shouldn’t be used on porous surfaces), but most surfaces like marble and granite countertops have been treated to keep moisture out. That’s not the end of the story though. “Over time, the seal wears off, allowing moisture to seep in,” says Johnson. Multi-purpose cleaners fall under that “moisture” category, so they could leave a stain, or leave etching or pitting in stone, she says. Make sure you’re using a cleaner designed for stone to keep those surfaces looking good as new.
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Countertops
No matter what material your counter is made of, Burkey says you’ll need to make sure you aren’t relying on a multi-purpose cleaner that doesn’t have disinfectant. “There’s a lot of cooking, and especially if you’re cooking with raw meats, you want to make sure there’s a disinfectant down,” she says. She recommends either Clorox wipes—which are nonabrasive but might damage certain surfaces—or doing a wipe-down with a solution of warm water and dish soap.
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Toys
Little kids can’t resist popping items in their mouths and leaving drool on their toys—all the more reason to clean them often, but also a good reason to avoid chemical cleaning products, says Kara. There’s some debate among activists as to whether chemical cleaners would be unsafe in such small amounts but skipping them on objects that could end up in your kid’s mouth is always a safe bet. Fisher-Price recommends sticking plastic toys in the silverware holder of your dishwasher—where the chemical cleaners are designed for items that go in your mouth—then allowing them to dry before handing them back to your little one.
Source: https://www.familyhandyman.com/cleaning/when-you-shouldnt-use-multi-purpose-cleaner/
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