Newswise — Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is not only an economical way to make your home shine, but it is also a safe all-around cleaning agent. For more than 10,000 years, vinegar has claimed its place in homes all over the world, and its uses have proven to be countless.
"Vinegar has been cherished for generations as a super cleaner," says The Vinegar Institute. "The natural acetic acid in vinegar is an effective disinfectant, deodorizer, and cleaner which cuts grease and soap scum, dissolves mineral buildup, and inhibits mold and bacteria growth. This prized household item is well known for its cleaning versatility any time of the year."
Vinegar is a popular choice when cleaning any part of your home, or even the backyard. Take a look at just a few of the simple cleaning projects that can be easily tackled with white distilled vinegar:
·Wipe with full-strength vinegar to cut grease·Dilute with water to remove grease and grime on mini-blinds·Mix with water and spray on kitchen counters to keep ants away·Use full-strength to clean chrome fixtures·Brew full-strength to clean your coffee maker·Dilute with water and use with a cloth to clean starch buildup off of your iron·Spray full-strength to get rid of unwanted grass·Boil in a pan with water to freshen air and remove odors·Dilute with water and sprinkle on pet-stained carpet·Mix with salt and baking soda to unclog drains·Dilute with water and spray on mirrors for a streak-free reflection·Mix with olive oil to remove glass water rings on wood furniture
Because vinegar is an all-in-one cleaner, it can handle most cleaning jobs, big and small, so there is no need to buy an arsenal of cleaners for different purposes. Better yet, vinegar is a safe cleaning product to use and store in your home. Take a look at vinegar's many positive aspects:
·Non-toxic, so there is no fear of breathing harmful chemicals while cleaning·Gentle on hands, so there is no need to wear rubber gloves·Cleans streak free, so there is no need to rinse after cleaning·Safe around young children, so there is no fear of a child being poisoned·Environmentally friendly, so there are no harmful chemicals going down the drain·It's less expensive than other "commercial" cleaners.
Discover the versatility of vinegar and the many wondrous cleaning uses it offers the typical household.
For more information on vinegar and numerous cleaning tips, visit The Vinegar Institute's Web site at http://www.versatilevinegar.org.
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