If you have been following me for a while you will know by now that one of my favourite cleaning products is White Wine Vinegar. The uses for White Wine Vinegar are endless so I thought that I would share a few of my top tips with you. Show
Window and Glass cleaningI keep a spray bottle filled with half vinegar, half water then wipe clean windows and mirrors with a lint free cloth Lime scale and hard water build upLimescale and headwater can be a real pain to get off and many of the cleaning products on the market just don’t seem to work very well. Soak shower heads in a bag of White Wine Vinegar and spray neat onto shower doors, draining boards and taps. Carpet StainsWe all spill drinks or find marks on our carpet from time to time. White Wine Vinegar can really help at removing those unwanted stains. Simply mix together water and White Wine Vinegar and add to a spray bottle. Spray the marked area and leave for a good 5 minutes and then blot the stain using a white cloth or paper towel. I always advise blotting with white as this way you can actually see if the stain is being removed. Repeat the process if necessary and then rinse away using a wet cloth a little washing up liquid. Descaling the KettleIdo this monthly and this trick has never let me down. Simply fill the kettle with half water and half White Wine Vinegar and leave to sit for 30 minutes. Once the time is up boil the kettle, empty and rinse thoroughly. This will keep limescale at bay and elimaates the need of using harsh chemicals. You can also try this trick on your coffee machine too! Prevent Mildew in water areasIf you have any mildrew in the bathroom or on your shower curtain then spray with neat White Wine Vinegar Remove odors from kitchen sinkUsed with bicarbonate of Soda White Wine Vinegar can get rid of those nasty sink odours and keep your sink drain free of slim and gunk. This is something you should factor into your monthly cleaning schedule . Clean and deodorize microwaveUsing a microwave-safe bowl, fill with 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1 cup water. Place in the microwave put on a high heat for 5 minutes. Let it sit in microwave while it cools. You can then easily wipe down inside of microwave and lingering odors should disappear. For more microwave cleaning ideas click here Cleaning the fridgeMix a gallon of warm water and 2 cups of White Wine Vinegar to wipe down inside of refrigerator, including shelves, walls, and packaging. Your refrigerator will be clean and smelling clean without harming any food with harsh chemicals. Freshen up laundryAdd a capful of White Wine Vinegar into the machine if you feel your laundry is looking a little dull. Your colours will come out bolder and your whites whiter. Grass stainsMake a mixture of 80ml white vinegar and 160ml water. Apply the solution to the stain and blot with a clean cloth. Repeat this process until you’ve removed as much green as possible, and then wash as usual. Cleaning your washing machineSimply add two capfuls into the detergent compartment and then run a hot cycle to freshen up your machine. For more washing machine cleaning ideas CLICK HERE Wash fruit and vegVinegar may help remove bacteria and pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. Mix three parts water to one part white vinegar, and dispense in a spray bottle. Then rinse with water. Sometimes it good to implement chemical free cleaning into your routine especially if you are like me and clean excessively. Lemons also make a great home cleaning alternative and I have also put together some fab tips for cleaning with lemons As always thank you for reading Please or to access all these features
RiojaLover75 · 22/12/2008 14:23 Not in cooking but for cleaning?? Or am I mad? Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please or to access all these features Please create an account To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Can you substitute white wine vinegar for cleaning?In short, yes, you can clean with white wine vinegar. You might be surprised to hear it, but there's so many things you can use white wine vinegar for.
What can I use if I don't have white vinegar for cleaning?What can you use instead of white vinegar?. Baking soda. Like vinegar, baking soda is a kitchen staple that you can use for your cleaning chores. ... . Liquid dish soap. When it comes to cleaning dirty surfaces in your home, there are few things as effective as soapy water. ... . Hydrogen peroxide. ... . Other types of vinegar.. What is white wine vinegar good for cleaning?Eliminates limescale from glasses and dishes (and in the shower), and is also useful in the dishwasher. Cleans and removes odours from the microwave, just boil half a glass of water with 5 tablespoons of vinegar for a couple of minutes, then wipe the walls with a cloth: the oven will be as good as new.
Does white wine vinegar work the same as white vinegar?Although it is similar to white vinegar, they are not exactly alike. For example, you could use white wine vinegar to clean the windows, but white vinegar is cheaper. However, they do have similar flavors and other characteristics. You can also substitute one for the other in some recipes, not others.
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