{"id":12517,"date":"2020-08-27T09:05:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T07:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/?p=12517"},"modified":"2020-08-19T11:38:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T09:38:17","slug":"white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"White vinegar for household cleaning: useful tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the <strong>properties of white vinegar for cleaning <\/strong>you can leave your house shiny and disinfected. This way, you won&#8217;t have to spend money on expensive and toxic household cleaning products.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we bring you some useful tips for <strong>cleaning<\/strong> your home with white vinegar. If you want to know everything, take a look!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#Properties_of_white_vinegar_for_cleaning\" >Properties of white vinegar for cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#10_Useful_Tips_on_White_Vinegar_for_Household_Cleaning\" >10 Useful Tips on White Vinegar for Household Cleaning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#1_Use_it_as_fabric_softener_for_your_clothes\" >1. Use it as fabric softener for your clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#2_Decalcify_your_coffee_machine\" >2. Decalcify your coffee machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#3_Cleans_the_taps_glass_and_mirrors\" >3. Cleans the taps, glass and mirrors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#4_Polish_your_steel_cutlery\" >4. Polish your steel cutlery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#5_Keeps_away_flies_and_ants\" >5 Keeps away flies and ants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#6_Eliminates_unpleasant_odors\" >6. Eliminates unpleasant odors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#7_Sterilizes_the_sponges_in_the_sink\" >7. Sterilizes the sponges in the sink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#8_Clean_the_oven\" >8. Clean the oven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#9_Remove_gum_from_your_clothes\" >9. Remove gum from your clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/white-vinegar-for-household-cleaning-useful-tips\/#10_Removes_stains_from_carpets\" >10. Removes stains from carpets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_white_vinegar_for_cleaning\"><\/span>Properties of white vinegar for cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although you may find it hard to believe, <strong>white vinegar<\/strong> stands out among the best natural cleaning products available today. This is due to its <strong>antimicrobial properties<\/strong> that allow it to serve as a disinfectant.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you will no longer have to restrict its use only when preparing your recipes. You <strong>can<\/strong> also <strong>disinfect any corner of your home<\/strong> and even polish up your old cutlery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Useful_Tips_on_White_Vinegar_for_Household_Cleaning\"><\/span>10 Useful Tips on White Vinegar for Household Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to its culinary use, vinegar also proves to be an excellent economic and ecological multi-purpose cleaner. Below, we will reveal <strong>how to use vinegar for household cleaning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_it_as_fabric_softener_for_your_clothes\"><\/span>1. Use it as fabric softener for your clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It<strong> works very well as a fabric softener<\/strong>, just add 60 millilitres in the washing machine for each load of clothes. Your towels, sheets and other clothes will be softer and fluffier.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t worry about the smell on your clothes, because it will be imperceptible if you use the right amount of white vinegar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Decalcify_your_coffee_machine\"><\/span>2. Decalcify your coffee machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mineral residues in the water that accumulate over time clog the pipes of your coffee maker. Avoid this by mixing an equal amount of water and vinegar inside the filter.<\/p>\n<p>Then, activate the cycle of the machine once or twice and finally remove the remains of vinegar by boiling clean water in the coffee machine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cleans_the_taps_glass_and_mirrors\"><\/span>3. Cleans the taps, glass and mirrors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To clean your windows and mirrors you should spray them with a mixture of water and white vinegar. Then rub them with a newspaper until they are dry. Without a doubt, an <strong>economical, natural and effective<\/strong> glass cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps you to prevent mould and limescale stains, and <strong>you can<\/strong> even <strong>polish your taps<\/strong>. To do this, you should wipe them with a cloth moistened with water and vinegar every time you wash them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Polish_your_steel_cutlery\"><\/span>4. Polish your steel cutlery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your spoons, forks and table knives look dull and dull, restore their shine with a mixture of vinegar, bicarbonate and water. Leave them to soak overnight, then rinse, dry and polish with a soft cloth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keeps_away_flies_and_ants\"><\/span>5 Keeps away flies and ants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking to scare away flies and ants in a natural way, white vinegar is your perfect ally. Just wipe the area with white vinegar where the flies land or where you have seen ants. That&#8217;s how <strong>easy and simple<\/strong> it is to get rid of them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo.jpg\" alt=\"Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vinagre-blanco-para-limpieza-del-hogar-cuerpo-512x268.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Eliminates_unpleasant_odors\"><\/span>6. Eliminates unpleasant odors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You can deodorize<\/strong> your fridge, kitchen or any room from<strong> bad smells<\/strong>. To do this, mix water and a spoonful of white vinegar in a bowl and let it stand for a few minutes. Finally, clean until the smell is completely dissipated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sterilizes_the_sponges_in_the_sink\"><\/span>7. Sterilizes the sponges in the sink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to have your <strong>sponges clean and sterilized<\/strong> you should prepare a mixture of water and white vinegar in a container and then immerse the dirty sponges. Finally, put everything inside the microwave for at least 5 minutes and you&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Clean_the_oven\"><\/span>8. Clean the oven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>effective trick for cleaning your oven<\/strong> is to heat water and vinegar in a pot until it boils. Once it boils, put the pot with the mixture into the oven and leave it there for 15 minutes or until it cools down.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, with a cloth dipped in water proceed to clean your oven and you will see how the grease, dirt or annoying odors will disappear.<strong> Easy and fast<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Remove_gum_from_your_clothes\"><\/span>9. Remove gum from your clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You won&#8217;t have to worry about the little guy who ruined your beautiful dress or pants, since you can remove it by moistening the affected part with a little white vinegar. Wait for a few minutes while it takes effect and then start rubbing to remove it quickly. <strong>Simple but effective!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Removes_stains_from_carpets\"><\/span>10. Removes stains from carpets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>This trick is simple<\/strong>, you just have to make a doughy mixture between white vinegar and bicarbonate. Once it is ready, rub it on the stain and let it work for at least 20 minutes. Finish by cleaning with plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/\"><strong>Greenuso<\/strong><\/a> we always rely on ecological products for household cleaning, as these work as reliable and healthier natural disinfectants.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you take advantage of these <strong>useful tips on white vinegar for household cleaning <\/strong>and leave everything shiny at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the properties of white vinegar for cleaning you can leave your house shiny and disinfected. 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