When it comes to cleaning, few things are as versatile as lemons. They powerfully—though naturally—cut through grease and grime while making your home smell fresh. Lemons make light work of cleaning everything from porcelain sinks and hardware to microwaves and mirrors. But make no mistake: they’re not an all-purpose cleaner .

As helpful as they can be, because of their acidity, lemons can also damage certain surfaces in your home, says Scott Schrader, cleaning expert at CottageCare. “‘Natural’ doesn't necessarily mean safe,” he warns. “Using the correct cleaning method on the correct surface will save you costly and irreversible damage.” Here are nine surfaces you should never clean with a lemon, according to cleaning experts.

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Natural Stone

Natural stone countertops may

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