Of the many methods provided, in one embodiment, a method is provided that comprises: providing an acid-generating fluid that comprises an acid-generating compound, a base fluid, and a salt; placing the acid-generating fluid in a well bore penetrating a subterranean formation; allowing the salt to affect the hydrolysis of the acid-generating compound; and allowing the acid-generating compound to produce an acid that then acidizes at least a portion of the formation or damage contained therein.