Vinegar is defined as a sour wine, but it isn't made from sour wine anymore. Today's white vinegar is made from corn or apples and water. It contains approximately 5% acetic acid and 95% water. The low pH of 2.4 equals a high level of acidity. This composition makes vinegar a perfect solution for many household problems.
With over one hundred uses, you will find a simple, inexpensive jug of white vinegar to be an essential cleaning item. Considered the perfect all-natural and gentle cleaner, vinegar is a versatile household helper.
1. Simple all-purpose cleaner You don't need expensive cleaners with the power of vinegar. Mix up a simple cleaner effective at cutting through grease and grime. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 20 drops of essential oil to a spray bottle. Give a shake and spray.
2. Safe refrigerator disinfectantYou don't want to spray strong chemicals in the same space you store your food. Vinegar gives you a gentle solution. All you need is 1/4 cup of vinegar to 3/4 cup of hot water. Add to a spray bottle, mix, spray, and wipe. As an added bonus, vinegar not only disinfects, it also deodorizes. Once dry, your fridge will simply smell clean.
3. Armpit stain remover Deodorant reacts with bacteria to create stubborn armpit stains on light colored cotton shirts. To remove armpit stains with items you have around the house, just grab baking soda and vinegar. Make a thick paste and cover the stained area. Let rest for a few minutes and then wash as normal.
4. Apple cider vinegar hair rinse Vinegar can also be used as a beauty aid. The acidic nature of vinegar helps restore the proper pH to your hair. It seals the cuticle for smoother and shinier hair. You can use white vinegar, but apple cider vinegar contains extra nutrients. Mix 2 to 4 tablespoons of vinegar into 16 ounces of cool water. Spray or gently pour over freshly washed hair. After a few minutes, rinse well.
5. Frost prevention for windshields Save time in the morning with this helpful tip. Don't waste time scraping frost from your windshield. Simply use a mixture of vinegar and water to prevent frost from forming on your windows. Mix together 3 parts vinegar to 1 part water. Spray generously on your windshield.
6. Coffee stain remover Coffee stains in cups, mugs, and carafes can be quite unsightly. You don't need to scrub and scrub to remove these brown marks. All you need is a thick paste of baking soda and vinegar. Rub over the stained area, let set for a minute, then gently scour the stain away.
7. Fruit and veggie wash Fruit and veggies are often coated with waxes to extend their lives for shipping. In addition to that coating, they often pic up a bit of bacteria and grime along the way. You can extend the life of your produce, plus clean it really well, with a simple vinegar soak or spray. Mix together equal parts of vinegar and water. You can either soak the produce or spray it with this homemade veggie wash. Wait five minutes and then rinse clean.
8. Natural weed killer No need for harmful sprays containing who knows what with this simple homemade weed killer. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and add a generous squirt of dish soap. Spray your weeds in the heat of the day for the best results.
