It is widely known that vinegar is a super cleaner (and if you don’t use it to clean your home – you sure will after this)! It can also be used for other things around the home, as well as be used as a hair and skin treatment. How many things can you actually do with vinegar? Your cleaning company in Austin, Texas is here to share some of the best uses for vinegar in your home.
Vinegar as a Multi-Surface Dust Cleaner
First and foremost, vinegar is commonly used as a chemical-free cleaning agent that acts as a disinfectant and debridement. With its antifungal and antibacterial properties, vinegar can be used to clean almost everything from windows, to walls, to toilets to the kitchen counters. – and virtually any other surface in your home. (Make sure you are switching out your cleaning rag!) Filling a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water is natural, eco-friendly, and a much safer alternative to those chemical-packed household cleaners you get from the store.
Vinegar for Pet Stains
Austin, Texas is a very pet-friendly city, and as a green cleaning company in Austin, Texas, we have cleaned our share of pet hair, pawprints, and stains. If you have pets in your home, you know what a mess they can cause. Especially if you have a pet that is either very young, very old, or has some sort of disability. Vinegar is superb for cleaning when it comes to pet stains; simply saturate the pet stain (without making the area soggy), sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on top and wait for that sizzle. Then comes the waiting game – cover the area with a bowl (this is so you don’t forget where it is.and baking soda isn’t being tracked through your house), and wait for the solution to work, and everything to dry up. After the wait is over, scoop up the majority of the baking soda, toss it, and then vacuum up anything that remains. The pet stain should be gone, without having to do much, if any, any scrubbing.
Using Vinegar as a Glass Cleaner
That’s right! Vinegar can even be used to clean your glass! Get a streak-free clean by spraying undiluted white vinegar onto your glass surface (even mirrors), and wipe clean with a clean dry cloth. A simple and chemical-free cleaning product for your glass.
Other Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar is a multi-faceted natural substance, and its uses don’t stop at cleaning your home. Here are some other uses for vinegar that may replace the chemical products in your cabinets.
Apple Cider Vinegar For Skin
Did you know that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is good for your skin? It has anti-inflammatory properties and it consists of acetic acid and alpha hydroxy acid. This means that ACV can absorb excess oils, unclog blocked pores and exfoliate your skin!
Use Vinegar to Remove Hair Product Build Up
Apple Cider Vinegar is not only good for your skin, but also good for your hair! Successfully and naturally remove product buildup from your hair by mixing 1 cup of ACV to 2 cups of warm water in a bottle and shake to mix. Wash your hair like you would with your regular shampoo. After your wash, towel dry your hair and apply the mixture from root to tip, and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Finally, rinse and condition like normal.
Kill Weeds & Grass with Vinegar
Don’t waste your money on those expensive (and very bad for the environment) weed and grass killers. Pour a mixture of white vinegar and epsom salt on your unwanted vegetation. Problem solved!
Using Vinegar to Clean Your Coffee Maker
An appliance that is used probably more often than others, but probably forgotten about when it comes to regular cleaning. Using vinegar to clean your coffee pit is easier than you think! Simply fill the reservoir with white vinegar and run the coffee maker through a regular brewing cycle (some have a special “clean” setting). When the cycle is done, rinse out the carafe and run a brewing cycle with clean water, to rinse away any vinegar residue (but don’t forget to check your manufacturer’s care instructions).
Commercial chemical cleaning products can be damaging to your body and home as well as the environment. The next time you want to go for those expensive household cleaners, weedkillers, face wash, etc, just remember, that vinegar does almost everything. If you have any questions about other green cleaning products or how to transition to a greener, cleaner lifestyle, your friends at It’s Cleaning Time!, Austin, Texas cleaning company is here to help!
It’s Cleaning Time!
11615 Rustic Rock Drive
Austin, TX 78750
