Vinegar is a magical product for many people. In addition to making dishes fun and exciting, it also contains many sanitation purposes and many different combinations, hot or cold, mixed with a power or not to make vinegar a general cleaner. As we all know, vinegar is a mild acid. It comes from natural sources so, unlike harsh acids and chemical cleaners, it is not very abrasive and does not leave a foul, unpleasant odor on the surface. Here are some tips on how to use vinegar in your kitchen cleaning to achieve that sparkling clean feeling!
- For your microwave, use a half cup of vinegar with water and turn up the heat so that the vinegar runs over the lining of the microwave, this will remove the crispy surfaces of your equipment.
- For your cutlery, vinegar can bring back that shiny feel to your utensils! Simply soak a towel in vinegar and wipe it off with a clean, dry towel.
- For your kitchen sink, run the vinegar along the sink and it will remove any sticky residue in the sink. You can do this to avoid clogging.
- Grease can be removed with vinegar by soaking the greasy pan in vinegar. Let sit for a few minutes and then sponge.
- You can also use vinegar to remove scale deposits from your kettle. Put vinegar in the kettle and let it sit overnight if the lime levels are very high, boil the vinegar for a few moments and wash it under running water.
- A mixture of baking soda and hot vinegar can remove residue and deodorize a dumpster.
- For your counters and shelves, half and half vinegar and water is a powerful cleaner.
- To clear your jars and vases from the inside, put vinegar inside and then let it sit for a few hours. Put some sand or rice in the jar and shake it well so that the transparent appearance disappears.
- As an insecticide, vinegar can be sprayed into corners or openings where ants and other insects can enter and thrive. This is a great option for those who don’t want to use insecticides.
- Vinegar can also discourage fruit flies which are bothersome and of course unhealthy.
There are many more ways that vinegar can be used to deodorize and sanitize the kitchen. Cleaning methods are sure to be a breeze just using a straight vinegar and a little help from water and baking soda. If you use vinegar, your kitchen is sure to be sparkling, sparkling clean, and free of all the negative things that make a kitchen a thriving place for bacteria and disease. Do it whenever you need to. Vinegar is very natural and very useful for us. Take advantage of this great ingredient and cleanser all in one! Put vinegar in the cleaning challenge now!