Today, I’m sharing a few unexpected uses for white vinegar that you probably didn’t know about. Yes, you heard correctly. White vinegar is not just for chips – it is one of the most affordable and versatile condiments in your pantry. Read on to find out more.
10 Surprizing Uses For White Vinegar
Bringing New Life To Filthy Rugs or Carpets
If your rugs are subjected to tons of foot traffic and are looking grimy, before reaching for the carpet cleaner, mix a cup of white vinegar to a gallon of warm water and apply to your rugs with a soft push broom. White vinegar is also fantastic for stain removal when mixed with table salt.
Cleaning Your Cat’s Litter Box
White vinegar does wonders for banishing foul odours coming from your furry friend’s litter box. Simply pour half an inch of vinegar into the bottom after emptying it before rinsing, patting it dry, and adding new litter. Just bear in mind that cats don’t like the smell of vinegar, so make sure you cleaned it properly before adding new litter.
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Getting Rid of Grime Build-Up in The Microwave
Small particles of food usually stick to the roof and sides of your microwave during the food heating process. They can be hard to remove after a while. White vinegar will do the trick! Add equal parts of white vinegar and water to a small bowl and place it inside the microwave. Heat it up for 2-3 minutes to release some steam that will loosen the debris. Use a cloth and the warmed-up vinegar/water mixture to wipe away the grime and food.
Banishing Weeds
Wanna get rid of those pesky weeds in the garden, but prefer not to use harsh chemicals? There are various ways to prepare a mixture of water and vinegar that you can find online. Whichever option you choose, it will help you to make your lovely garden weed-free once more.
Cat-Proofing Your Home
If there are certain spots in your home that you don’t want your feline friends to frequent, then simply spray these areas with white vinegar.
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Keeping Flowers Fresh For Longer
Freshly cut flowers only stay fresh for so long but you can elongate the period somewhat by adding a tablespoon of white vinegar to the water.
Sunburn Relief
It’s not pleasant to deal with the sting of sunburn when you’ve spent too much time in the sun without proper protection. White vinegar can provide relief, especially if it was kept in the fridge. Some of the properties in white vinegar can even prevent or minimize some of the peeling and itching.
Alleviating Athlete’s Foot
When adding one part of white vinegar to two parts of water and soaking your feet in it every night can alleviate the dryness, itchiness, and discomfort associated with athlete’s foot.
Adding Some Freshness to Laundry
Not only will white vinegar make your white laundry whiter, it will also get rid of musty odours from clothing that’s been in storage for a while.
Getting Rid of Rust
Before investing in over-the-counter rust removers, first give white vinegar a try. Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the temperature and place the rusty items into the vinegar mixture. Allow it to simmer for 10-20 minutes. The rust will come off.
Final Thoughts
And there you have it! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about these surprizing uses for white vinegar and will give some of the m a try to see if it works.
Sending you lots of light, love, and positive vibes!
Anthea