The Many Uses of Vinegar!
By saw2207
@saw2207 (1359)
United States
June 1, 2009 10:44am CST
In this day and age when everyone is thinking green and tryng to get away from cleaning the house with so many unknown chemicals, did you know that vinegar is a great alternative to many things.For one thing it is non toxic to humans and pets.
I personally use it once a month to clean out my coffee pot. I run the vinegar thru the machine and then a few cycles of just fresh water. Your coffee pot and the well is now fresh and clean! I also use vinegar with some baking soda mixed together to clean the bathtub. The shone that comes from this is amazing! Have you ever had that morning dew on your wondows that no matter how many times you spray the windshield with the washer it keeps coming back, well try this, clean your car windows with a mix of water and vinegar and this problem is solved!
How about all you MyLotters out there, do you use vinegar for a cleanser ina any way????
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@meiyeec511 (405)
• Malaysia
2 Jun 09
Vinegar is a good tools to be used for cleaning purpose.
At the same time there are a lot of people will take as drink. It becomes a healthy drink for the people. It may be a healthy drink for a small amount and long period, but taking it everyday it's not a good idea. That's the advice from some professional.
You remind me about the usage od vinegar, thank you! I will try to use next time if there's some dirt I'm unable to clean it.
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@rebelann (112961)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Mar 21
I use it along with baking soda and salt to clean all kinds of things
@saw2207 (1359)
• United States
3 Jun 09
Ha ha lampar .. as is known vinegar is used in many asian recipes but when I think of chicken soup it is more of an eastern european soup ! But next pot of chicken soup I make I just might try some vinegar in it. And if I do for sure I will think of you !
Ah the wonder of vinegar . .who knew!
@glesil_00 (1142)
• Philippines
3 Jun 09
I used vinegar in cleaning the long time unused refrigerator. Other than this i never tried in other ways. Thank you for sharing that cleaning tips usign the vinegar.
@nashlix (186)
• Singapore
2 Jun 09
other than it being a seasoning is many chinese food, vinegar has many other uses and benefits. my friend drinks apple cider vinegar to cure his acne problem and i heard it helps to lose weight as well. when i have constipation, i always take a banana and blend it in milk and some ice cubes. thereafter, ill add 2 teaspoons of pineapple vinegar to the blend. it helps in digestion so much and helps to lose weight too.
@nashlix (186)
• Singapore
2 Jun 09
i am from singapore and we can readily get pineapple vinegar from the markets. however, the one in my house is made by my mum herself. i have no idea regarding the steps she takes to brew it but ill see if i can get it for you! it tastes realy good nd it really works very well.:)
@derlilaStern (1756)
• United States
1 Jun 09
I use vinegar for practically everything!
Because of the acid content, it is really great for anything sticky! Your kids put stickers all over the wood table? vinegar works wonders! Wallpaper not coming off? Try some vinegar!
Baking soda and vinegar is also a great once per month drain cleanser. Prevent clogged drains before they happen without all of that terrible, toxic stuff from the stores!
I also love just how cheap vinegar is! Using it saves me tons of money on my cleaning. 
One of those things that our grandmothers used, but most people have forgotten about.
One of those things that our grandmothers used, but most people have forgotten about. @saw2207 (1359)
• United States
1 Jun 09
derilaStern . .thanks for your addition to this I forgot all about using it for the drains! I always put the coffee grinds down my drain but once a month vinegar is a smart thing to do!
So many things our grandmothers lived with out that we spend way too much money on when there is a cheaper and more earth friendly way to go!
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@rebelann (112961)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Mar 21
Earth friendly is always a good thing, I use vinegar for all my cleaning including laundry.
@foxrocks (29)
• United States
2 Jun 09
I'm sorry I guess I should of been more specific I use it on my stainless steel appliances my floors, windows, sinks, walls, any small appliance, cleaning toliets, sinks, cleaning toys, cleaning the car, patio funiture I could keep going on but I think that you might have the idea now. I read about it online and I have used it all the time. I don't use it on eating utensils or laundry but most hard surfaces. Hope that helps.
@lululastrange (339)
• United States
2 Jun 09
I had forgotten all about that!
We use clear nail polish for skeeters and chiggers... It works really well but it stings a little at first, but less then the vinegar.
@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
1 Jun 09
I don't use vinegar that much. Although, I use white vinegar when I'm making my batches of fabric softener when I'm doing laundry. This definitely helps clean the clothes, plus it keeps the washer "squeaky" clean. lol I'm sure there are other wats to use vinegar, but I don't know these things.
@ChenStroy (12)
• China
2 Jun 09
I have to give a big yes to you! But don't you konw vinegar is also a cleaner for ourself? In my town, many people used to drink vinegar for cleaning thire body!
@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
1 Jun 09
I remember my mom running vinegar through the coffee pot when I was growing up. I never heard about washing your windsheild though, I'm going to have to try that one! Thanks for the tips!
@ganderlot (351)
• United States
1 Jun 09
You can also use vinegar for pet care.
Cats: Use vinegar to clean out a kitty litter pan. Remove the litter and add 1/2 inch of vinegar, let stand for 15 minutes. Pour it out dry the pan and then sprinkle with baking soda and add fresh litter.
Control scratching by wiping the ear area with a cloth dipped in vinegar.
Dogs: If dog comes home with swollen nose he may have been stung by a wasp or bee. Bathe the affected area in vinegar.
@saw2207 (1359)
• United States
1 Jun 09
I do not have a cat but my best friend does and I must say she can use this suggestion in the worst way . . ha ha cause when you walk in to her house you immediately now there is a cat living there. Thanks for this for I will definitely pass it on her!
Also great to know about the dog getting stung . .as it is now summer and the dogs are out about the odds are in their favor to maybe get stung! I will file this one in my memory for sure!!!!!
@lululastrange (339)
• United States
2 Jun 09
I use vinegar to replace bleach in pretty much all occasions.
Clothes, scrubbing down floors.
My favorite house cleaning secret is Coca Cola.
I add a can to laundry that is particular stinky, whether its blankets that little kids have leaked through their diapers on or oil or sweaty boy pit. It really takes the funk out.
@saw2207 (1359)
• United States
2 Jun 09
coca cola in the wash?? hmmm the coloring from the coka cola doesnt do anything if it is a white wash??? And I never thought to use vinegar instead of bleach. Thanks for that tip cause I hate to use bleach. . sometimes it just spits all around and if there is something nearby that isnt white it gets ruined!!!
Thanks for your response ;)
