20 Great Household Cleaning Uses for Vinegar – Did you know that vinegar is a terrific, natural household cleaning agent?
There are so many cleaning uses for vinegar, which is great because it is a natural-chemical free product, and it is very inexpensive. I like saving money without having harsh chemicals being spread around the home. Here are some of my favorite cleaning uses for white vinegar:
1. Heat white vinegar, then pour 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda down the drain and follow with the heated vinegar…great for de-greasing and unclogging the drain!
2. Spritz white vinegar on mirrors and clean with tissue paper for a streak-free shine without having to use ammonia-based cleaners.
3. Vinegar is great for polishing silver and cleaning tarnished jewlery.
4. Make a scrubbing paste for sinks and countertops by mixing baking soda with white vinegar.
5. Clean the windows – this is especially great after storms and nasty weather when the windows are dusty and dirty.
6. Replace your car’s windshield washer fluid with a 50/50 mixture of warm water and white vinegar.
7. Let 2 cups of vinegar sit in the toilet for a few hours before you clean the toilet; it will do most of the tough work for you and disinfect all at once.
8. Deodorize the garbage disposal by dumping some hot white vinegar down it.
9. Remove soapy buildup from the dishwasher by running it empty with vinegar in the detergent compartment.
10. Make the shelves of your refridgerator sparkling clean by wiping them down with a 50/50 mix of warm water and vinegar.
11. Loosen stuck-on food particles in the microwave by boiling 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of white vinegar in a microwave safe bowl.
12. Soak a papertowel in white vinegar than place into a cloudy glass for 20 minutes to remove mineral buildup.
13. Give your BBQ Grill a like-new scrub by pouring vinegar over the grates then using your grill scrubbing brush.
14. Wipe down the inside of your oven or any other greasy surface with white vinegar.
15. If your showerhead doesn’t seem to be spraying as well as it used to, fill a gallon size ziploc bag partway with a mixture of 1/2 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar. Tie the bag around the shower nozzle and let it set overnight.
16. Easily clean mini blinds by dipping the end of a cotton rag in vinegar and wiping the top and bottom of the blinds down.
17. If your plastic food storage containers are stained or smelly, simply wipe them out with a cloth soaked in vinegar.
18. A 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and table salt will make a paste that is perfect for cleaning tarnished brass or pewter.
19. If you have a Keurig or similar single-cup coffee maker, run 2 cups of white vinegar through it monthly to keep mineral deposits from forming and help your coffee machine running great.
20. Disinfect the house after cold and flu season by wiping down doorknobs and faucet handles with a half water / half vinegar mixture.
I just love all the way that vinegar can be used as a household helper…I always enjoy hearing what works for my frugal readers, so leave a comment and tell me your favorite use for vinegar around the house.
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