Use White Vinegar for Cleaning

Plain old vinegar is one of the most versatile household products sitting in your pantry.

I use white vinegar daily. It is my go-to cleaning product that I cannot live without.

Inexpensive
Leaves no residue
Great for removing hard water stains
No harmful fumes to breath in, like other cleaning products
Disinfects, kills germs, fungus and bacteria (does not kill dangerous bacteria like staphylococcus)

It stinks! Fortunately, the smell dissipates after a few minutes. Be patient.
Does not work on certain stone surfaces like marble, granite, etc. Please check before cleaning any surfaces.
Can be harsh on computers, laptops and tablet screens. I use moist towels with water and soap on all my electrical devices.

How to use:

Mix equal parts vinegar to tap water. Add a few drops of 100% natural lemon essential oil (optional). Add to a spray bottle for ease of use.

Tip: Purchase vinegar in glass jars for a more plastic-free alternative.

Top 10 Uses:

cleaning the entire kitchen (except for certain stone surfaces – see above)
disinfecting the entire bathroom (except for certain stone surfaces – see above)
mopping tiled floors
cleaning windows
wiping wooden tables
disinfecting sponges and cleaning wipes
the rinse cycle of the dishwasher – no more white residue or spots on glassware
washing fruits & vegetables – the acetic acid in vinegar kills bacteria & helps to dissolve the wax, pesticide & fertilizer residues found on the skins of many fruits & veggies. Place in bowl with 1:1 water to vinegar solution.
cleaning stainless steel sinks, when dull or rusty in color – cover the area with some baking soda and drizzle some white vinegar on top. Let that fizzle for 5-10 minutes, then wipe it down with a wet cloth
washing whites in the washing machine – clothing smells cleaner, helps with stains, works as a fabric softener as well as reduces static in winter.

This list can go on and on. There´s not much vinegar can´t do!
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