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White alcohol vinegar is one of the most effective products for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and appliances. Thanks to its multiple properties, it helps eliminate grease from the kitchen, limescale from the shower and the most difficult stains from laundry.
That is why we decided to collect 9 uses of white alcohol vinegar that can simplify our lives and save us some money. In fact, this natural product, in addition to being cheap, is an excellent substitute for many industrial and chemical products.
The list below is a collection of uses for white vinegar, with details on how to use it and when to avoid it to avoid damaging surfaces.
Antibacterial agent
White vinegar is a powerful natural antibacterial that can be used on any surface in your home, from floors to windows, but also to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables. Vinegar is capable of eliminating bacteria, fungi, mold and other types of organisms that cause dirt and bad odors.
For example, it is very useful for disinfecting and cleaning cutting boards, especially wooden ones. Vinegar is also very useful for disinfecting kitchen surfaces.
Eliminates bad odors from laundry
White vinegar is capable of neutralizing bad odors from laundry, yellow stains caused by sweat and the stench from the refrigerator or containers that are reused in the kitchen. In the case of laundry, it is also an excellent natural fabric softener.
Simply add 100ml of white vinegar to the fabric softener basket of your washing machine.
Removes limescale
Because it is acidic, white vinegar is a perfect product for removing limescale without damaging surfaces. Apply the vinegar directly to the surfaces and let it act for a few minutes before scrubbing with a sponge and wiping with a cloth.
Vinegar can be used on your shower head, kitchen sink, glassware, or the inside of your toilet.
Unclog the pipes
The combination of vinegar and baking soda is a powerful remedy for unclogging blocked pipes. But its benefits do not end there: it also helps eliminate bad odors and clean the sink well, eliminating any stains.
Pour some baking soda down the sink drain, then add some vinegar and wait 5 minutes. Finally, run hot water for a few seconds.
Cleaning Stainless Steel
By mixing one part vinegar with two parts water, you can clean any type of stainless steel surface, such as your iron, shower head, or more.
Thanks to vinegar, steel objects will recover their original appearance, shining like the first day.
Clean the windows
Vinegar is also useful for cleaning any type of glass, such as mirrors, TV or computer screens, and more. Remember to mix it with distilled water and do not apply directly to the screen, but to a microfiber cloth that you will use to clean the surface.
Do not use paper towels to clean these types of surfaces, they will leave behind very annoying white residues.
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