Vinegar in cleaning

Mostly we only use vinegar in dressing our salads but their are other uses of vinegar.The acidic nature of vinegar makes it dissolve grease and kill bacteria making it an eco-friendly multipurpose cleaner.

White distilled vinegar is the best for cleaning because it doesn’t cointain any colouring agent.One should mix equal amount of vinegar and water in a spray bottle.This solution can be used in the following ways:

1.Cleaning countertops

Wipe Clean the countertops.This removes the bad odors and kills the microorganism.It also keeps ants away which come looking for food because of its acidic nature.

2.shower and tabs

This solution removes the scum and soap stains which are usually stuck on the tiles and are pretty hard to remove with just detergents.

3.Cleaning mirrors and other objects

This solution can be used in cleaning mirrors and windows to make them shine.The solution can also be used to disinfect objects which are often contaminated like doorknobs,swithes, microwave knobs, cooker knobs and remotes.

4.Descaling showerhead

Pour 2 cups of vinegar in a bag and tie the bag on the showerhead overnight.The shower should be left to run for a few minutes before use.

5.Cleaning dustbins

This solution of Vinegar and water can be used to disinfect the dust bins and keep the ants away.

Other uses of vinegar include removing stickers from objects.

Published by Winfred

Medical Microbiologist

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