9 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Uses for Vinegar
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vinegar is a versatile, eco-friendly cleaning agent with numerous household applications. Here are nine ways to use it:
- Coffee Maker Cleaning: Fill the reservoir with vinegar and run a brew cycle, followed by a rinse cycle. Consult your owner's manual for specific instructions.
- Microwave Cleaning: Boil a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 cup water in the microwave to loosen and remove food splatters. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
- Silverware/Metal Cleaning: Create a paste of 1 cup vinegar and enough salt to achieve a paste-like consistency. Apply to brass, copper, or pewter, let it sit for 15 minutes, rinse, and polish.
- Window Cleaning: Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray onto windows and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth for streak-free shine.
- Toilet Bowl Cleaning: Spray vinegar on stubborn stains or add 3 cups to the bowl to deodorize. Let it sit for 30 minutes before flushing.
- Laundry Rinse Aid: Add 1 cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle to neutralize detergent residue.
- Baby Clothes Softener: Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle to soften baby clothes and remove uric acid and soap residue.
- Deodorant Stain Removal: Pre-treat deodorant stains by lightly rubbing with white distilled vinegar before washing.
- Color Setting for New Clothes: Soak new clothes in white distilled vinegar to set the colors.
What's your favorite vinegar cleaning tip?
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