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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHowever, when they returned three days later, they discovered a large white mark etched into the shiny marble flooring.<\/p>\n
Zhao said they later learnt that pineapples are naturally acidic and that, in Singapore\u2019s heat, juice from the fruit can leak out and seep into certain types of flooring, leaving marks or stains.<\/p>\n
She advised other new homeowners planning to carry out the ritual to place the pineapple on a tray or wrap it in a cloth before rolling it around the house.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a simple step that could save you from an unnecessary headache later on,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
Stomp has reached out to Zhao for comment.<\/p>\n
Netizens \u2018didn\u2019t know\u2019 about aftermath<\/h2>\n
Many surprised netizens said they were unaware that the popular housewarming ritual could damage flooring.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood info! I didn\u2019t know,\u201d one commenter wrote, while several others thanked Zhao for sharing the tip.<\/p>\n
One netizen sheepishly admitted to making the same mistake, while another said they had quickly removed their pineapple after moving in.<\/p>\n
When one user asked what would happen next, Zhao replied that the damaged flooring would have to be polished.<\/p>\n
Others saw the funny side of the situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeeply etched the wealth in your house, it\u2019s a good sign,\u201d one netizen quipped.<\/p>\n
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