12 Tips for Using White Vinegar Around the House
For an ecological and economical household, white vinegar is a “magic” product that cleans, shines and descales. You can use it in every room of your house. If you are still unaware of its many qualities, discover the different uses of this natural cleaning product at a lower cost.
1 – CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Boil a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water in the microwave. Goodbye stuck-together spaghetti and sauerkraut smell.
2 – A SUPER STAIN REMOVAL POWER FOR LAUNDRY
White vinegar can also be used for laundry care. It particularly overcomes stains that are known to be difficult to remove, such as wine, coffee, rust or grass. After testing a part of the garment to be removed, to be sure that the white vinegar does not present any risks, simply rub the stain with a damp cloth.
3 – WC DISINFECTANT
Vinegar is used to maintain, disinfect and deodorize toilets. The solution can be heated (3 cups of vinegar in a pot of boiling water) before scrubbing vigorously. You can also make your own toilet product using vinegar.
4 – WHITE VINEGAR SOFTENS THE LAUNDRY
Just as it softens and makes hair shine, vinegar naturally softens laundry. All you need to do is add a little of this miracle product to the softener compartment of the machine and start your laundry normally.
5 – USEFUL TO MAKE LEATHER SHINE
How ? A wipe of a cloth dipped in a little white vinegar will help make your leather shine again.
6 – UNCLOG THE PIPES
In combination with baking soda, white vinegar is a formidable weapon for unblocking pipes and removing bad odors. To do this, pour 20 cl of white vinegar into the sink, then 200g of sodium bicarbonate, leave to act for 30 minutes before pouring a liter of boiling water and unblocking the pipe.
7 – HELP YOU KEEP RED FRUITS LONGER
When you buy red fruits in summer, remember to take out your white vinegar.
For what ? Because by immersing them in a solution of white vinegar and water, you will prolong their freshness. In addition, it scares away the little creatures hidden inside.
8 – RID YOUR HOUSE OF ANTS
No need to use harmful products to get rid of ants. White vinegar is a natural ant repellent. It has the ability to scare away these unwanted insects from your home. Pour pure or diluted white vinegar if you don’t like the smell into a spray bottle. Spray the product on surfaces invaded by ants.
9 – TRACE-FREE WINDOWS
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10 – CASSEROLES
White vinegar is an excellent degreaser. Thanks to it, you will be able to degrease your pots and pans quickly. Add 2 cl of white vinegar and bring to the boil before covering the pan. All you have to do is rinse.
11 – TO TACKLE RUST
Rust appears? Take out your vinegar and soak the rusty objects in the liquid without diluting it.
12 – CAMOUFLAGE SCRATCHES ON WOODEN FURNITURE WITH VINEGAR
Can’t take your eyes off the scratch on your table top? To make it less visible, mix a little distilled or cider vinegar and iodine in a small container. Using an artist’s brush, paint the scratch with the solution. Use more iodine for dark woods. And more vinegar for light woods.