If you ever feel overwhelmed by the endless options in thecleaning suppliesaisle, learn how to clean with vinegar.
Distilled white vinegar can clean nearly every surface in your home.
Instead, try distilled white vinegar cleaning on refrigerator surfaces.
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Wipe up spills using a cloth dampened with a vinegar cleaning solution of equal parts vinegar and water.
Drain:Pour vinegar onto a scrub brush small enough to get inside the disposal.
However, you should avoid cleaning countertops with vinegar if you have a granite ormarble surface.
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Cutting boards:Clean with vinegar to ridcutting boardsof bacteria.
Spray the surface with straight vinegar, then rinse to clean.
Microwave:Cleaning with vinegar isn’t limited to countertops.
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Removehard-to-clean microwave splattersand stains by placing 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a glass bowl.
Microwave for two to three minutes, or until it boils, then easily wipe away the buildup.
Try our top uses for distilled white vinegar cleaning, includingtile surfaces.
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Toilet:Cleaning with vinegar and baking sodain the bathroom can work wonders.
Toclean a toiletwith vinegar, pour a cup of vinegar into the bowl and let sit overnight.
(For tough jobs, empty the toilet water first.)
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The following day, sprinkle with baking soda or borax powder, scrub, and then flush.
Scrub to remove buildup.
Drain, then rinse.
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Shower:To clean your shower with vinegar, try Findley’sshower deep-clean regimen.
Bring vinegar to a boil, then carefully use the warm vinegar to wipe down theshower door and walls.
Keep them damp by wiping them down every five to eight minutes for 30 minutes.
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Then, dampen a non-scratch sponge with vinegar, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub.
Rinse to wash away germs, mold, water spots, and soap scum.
Showerhead:Cleaning a showerheadwith vinegar is easy.
ensure there’s enough vinegar to submerge the bottom part of the showerhead.
Leave the bag on overnight.
Remove the following day just before showering.
Never mix vinegar with bleach.
Lightly spritz on your mattress to help combatdust mites, mildew, and general odors.
For a deeper clean, follow with a dusting of baking soda.
Let dry, then vacuum the mattress surface.
Area rugs:Try a vinegar cleaning solution toremove carpet stainsandclean area rugs.
Mix one teaspoon of mild dishwashing liquid and 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar with one quart warm water.
Apply it to the carpet stain and let sit for 10 minutes before blotting away.
How to Do Laundry with Vinegar
Clean with vinegar to extend the life of fabrics and textiles.
Detergent booster:Using vinegar in your laundry can help protect colors and remove excess detergent residue.
Fabric softener:Use vinegar instead of fabric softeners in laundry, Findley suggests.
“Just add a cup to the final wash or rinse water.”
(Test in an inconspicuous spot first for colorfastness.)
Carpet rinse:Aftershampooing your carpet, rinse it using 1/2 cup vinegar per gallon of water.
This lifts dirt-attracting soap residue, so carpets stay cleaner for longer.
Work the two together with a brush or your fingers.
Let dry (ideally overnight), then vacuum.
Wood floor wash:Add 1/2 cup vinegar to a gallon of water toclean wood and laminated floors.
Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is both affordable and green.
Air freshener:Skip the chemicals with anatural air freshener.
Lightly spritz on a lint-free cloth to clean.
