14.03.2025

Sprinkle some grain salt, vinegar and water in a glass and place it in any room of your house. What happens after 24 hours will surprise you!

By Lesia

The idea of placing a glass of salt, vinegar, and water in a room and being “surprised” by the results is often tied to beliefs about:

“Negative energy” cleansing:
- Many people believe that this mixture can absorb or neutralize “negative energy” in a room.
- This is a concept from various folk traditions and metaphysical beliefs, not scientific fact.
Air purification:
- Some claim the mixture can purify the air.
- While vinegar has some antimicrobial properties, its effect on overall air quality in a room is minimal.
Observation of the mixture:
- What you might actually observe after 24 hours is:
  - Salt crystals: The salt might recrystallize or form deposits in the glass as the water evaporates.
  - Changes in clarity: The water might become cloudy or discolored due to interactions between the salt, vinegar, and any airborne particles.
  - Vinegar smell: The vinegar smell would be more noticeable at the beginning, and then dissipate over time.
- These are normal chemical reactions, and evaporation.

Here’s a breakdown of the science:

Vinegar (acetic acid):
- Has some antimicrobial properties, but its effect on airborne pathogens in a room is limited.
- Primarily, it will evaporate, leaving a slightly acidic residue.
Salt (sodium chloride):
- Dissolves in water and can recrystallize as the water evaporates.
- It does not “absorb” negative energy.
Water:
- Acts as a solvent for the salt and vinegar.
- Evaporates over time.

In summary:

While the mixture might produce some visible changes, these are due to basic chemical and physical processes.
There is no scientific evidence to support claims that it can “cleanse negative energy.”
The vinegar does have some small air cleaning properties, but not to the degree that many people think.

If you’re looking to improve air quality, consider:

If you’re dealing with stress or negative emotions, consider: