Several years ago, it turned into natural cleaning products. Since then, I have found many great recipes, tricks and shortcuts. Not only did the toxins out of daily life, but also made our house cleaner, ripening and faster to clean!
One of the simplest cleaning breakthroughs you found is something that you may have already in your store.
Driving white vinegar (also available in organic versions) is a cleaning force. I know, I know you do not want to smell your home like pickles. Don’t worry, the smell fades when it dries and you can easily hide it with a few drops of essential oil.
How to clean with vinegar
There are many things all over the house so that you can clean them with vinegar. There are some things although vinegar can harm. Since vinegar is acetic acid, it contains a low pH that can solve certain substances.
Things that you must no Clean with vinegar
While vinegar is weak acid, it is still strong enough to harm some surfaces. Here are some things around the house that can be damaged by cleaning with vinegar.
- Wood finish – I found that adding a little vinegar to my MP bucket was wonderfully done on my solid ground. But using a lot or on certain types of wood can harm the end. The same applies to furniture.
- template Yes, vinegar kills the mold and I used it for that. However, the danger is that you may scratch the surface of a larger problem. See more below.
- Washing washing machines and washing machines – Again, this is a controversial one. Adding a lot of vinegar to this or using it often can harm the rubber ingredients over time.
- Stone countertop Vinegar can harm granite, marble and natural stone.
- Plaster – Using diluted vinegar sometimes is a great way to give the sealed plaster deep deep. And often it can wear plaster.
Here is how I used vinegar to clean all over the house:
splatter
With a lot of children, I got a lot of training with stains. White clothes appear to attract stains like magnet. The most effective treatment that I have found so far is to pour uninterrupted vinegar on a stain and washing as usual. This also works great for wine, tomato sauce or other spills on the carpet. Pour the vinegar immediately over the area, wait a few minutes, and wipe a damp cloth.
If you are really dealing with stubborn stains, here is a DIY stigma remover, and a guide to removing natural spots.
The cleanliness of the window and the mirror
Are you looking for this free shine spot? Vinegar is much more effective than Windex or other windows of windows and mirrors. Here is how to use it:
- Mix one part of vinegar into 3 parts of the water in a spray bottle
- Add 1-2 drops of essential oil (optional, my favorite is lemongeras)
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of natural rocks (optional)
- Use to clean windows and mirrors
Mold
One part of the porax mixed with four parts of the white vinegar in the spray bottle does not wonder about the mold. Simply spray them on non -porous surfaces, wait an hour, and wipe them. The template is given the right. This works better for small spaces of mold.
If you notice mold at home, this may indicate a greater and more serious problem. The mold you see may be just a tip of the iceberg. Here’s more about toxic mold, how to know if you have, and what to do.
Solid floors
Our last house was all solid floors, and this means a lot of cleansing for me. I found that 1/3 to 2/3 cups of white vinegar in a gallon of warm water cleanses solid wood quickly and easily. Be careful, although vinegar can harm some wooden finishes. Check with the manufacturer if possible before using vinegar on the floor.
Cleaning toilet
Vinegar is great for breaking metals on solid surfaces. When it comes to cleaning the toilet, I love his peer with baking soda. Pour a little baking soda into the toilet, add 1 cup of vinegar and leave it a bubble. Rub and admire shine. This toilet cleaning forgery is also fun for use.
Cleaning tanks
If you have food stains, oil accumulation, or stains on your cabinets, vinegar works here as well. Mix the vinegar part with 3 parts of the water and rub with a cloth or sponge. Vinegar will cut any grease, and leave the tanks clean and shiny.
All the purpose of cleaning with vinegar
For everything else, you can easily make spray every purpose easily with vinegar. Here’s how to achieve this
- Add one white part and 4 parts of the water to a spray bottle
- Add 10-20 drops of essential oil (optional)
- Add 1 teaspoon of natural soap
This spray is wondering on anti -peaks, high chair trays, panels, walls, hardware, floors, and everywhere things can be thrown or spilled.
More ways to clean with vinegar
- Hanafis, bathing and bathing basin
- Add 1-2 cups of vinegar to the rinsing cycle for the most softened washing
- Use it to shine a kitchen or stove
- Cleaning and beautification of garbage boxes
- Use to manufacture the coffee maker (here are my favorite healthy ways to buy coffee)
- Rinse products from the store with vinegar before eating
- Make DIY dust spray with diluted vinegar and oil
What are some of your favorite ways to use vinegar throughout the house? Leave a comment and tell us!