Microwave minutes, or until it boils, then wipe away buildup with ease. Stained plastic containers: Coat plastic containers in vinegar, let sit for a few minutes, then wash as usual, says Leslie Reichert of The Cleaning Coach. Countertops: Cleaning kitchen countertops with white vinegar is simple: Just spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it away with a warm, wet rag. However, you should avoid cleaning countertops with vinegar if you have a granite or marble surface.
White vinegar makes quick work of cleaning bathroom surfaces. Try our top uses for white vinegar in the bathroom, including cleaning tile surfaces. General bathroom cleaning: Use straight or a diluted vinegar cleaning solution for the bathroom to scrub away bacteria, especially around the toilet, where it can curb urine stains and odor.
Toilet: Cleaning with baking soda and vinegar in the bathroom can work wonders. To clean a toilet with vinegar, pour a cup of vinegar in the bowl and let sit overnight. For tough jobs, empty the toilet water first. The next morning, sprinkle with baking soda or borax powder ; scrub, then flush. Scrub to remove buildup. Drain, then rinse. Shower: To clean your shower with vinegar, try Findley's shower deep-clean regimen : Bring vinegar to a boil, then carefully use the warm vinegar to wipe down the shower door and walls.
Keep them damp by wiping them down every 5 to 8 minutes for 30 minutes. Then, dampen a non-scratch sponge in vinegar, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub. Rinse to wash away germs, mold, water spots, and soap scum.
Showerhead: Cleaning a shower head with vinegar is easy. Pour some white vinegar into a plastic bag, and secure it to your showerhead with a twist-tie or rubber band.
Make sure there's enough vinegar so the bottom part of the showerhead is submerged. Fill a spray bottle with undiluted distilled white vinegar and keep it on hand in the laundry room to remove perspiration odor and stains on washable clothing. Spray the vinegar directly on the fabric on the inside of the underarm areas and allow it to work for at least ten minutes before tossing the garment into the washing machine. If the fabric feels stiff before washing, use a soft-bristled brush to break up the residue.
The vinegar will help to cut through residual deodorant left on clothing and prevent underarm yellowing. Kids seem to grow overnight and pant hems have to be let down, often leaving a mark. To get rid of the tiny holes left along a seam or hemline when a garment is altered, moisten a white cloth with distilled white vinegar, place it under the fabric and press. Select the correct ironing temperature and use a pressing cloth on top of the fabric to prevent scorching.
Adding one-half cup of distilled white vinegar to the final rinse cycle will remove soap and detergent residue that makes washable black clothes look dull. If your washable clothing reeks of cigarette or cigar smoke odor, add one half cup distilled white vinegar to the wash cycle. For "dry clean only" clothes and furnishings like pillows and drapes, fill the bathtub with very hot water and add one cup vinegar.
Hang the clothes or fabric above the steaming water and shut the door so the steam can penetrate the fibers. Distilled white vinegar is also effective in removing heavy smoke odors in the air following a kitchen or other small household fire. A clean washer equals cleaner laundry. Soap scum and mineral deposits can build up in the hoses of your washer restricting water flow and performance.
Four times per year, remove soap scum and clean the hoses by running a complete wash cycle with the washer empty using hot water and two cups of distilled white vinegar. If you have automatic detergent or fabric softener dispensers, place distilled white vinegar in the dispensers to dissolve any residue build-up that may limit performance.
Use vinegar to clean more frequently to help freshen a front load washer with musty odors. Mineral deposits can clog an iron's steam vents and spray nozzles. To clean an iron and remove those deposits, fill the water chamber with a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and distilled water. Set the iron in an upright position on a heatproof surface and let it steam for about five minutes.
When the iron is cool, rinse the tank with distilled water. Refill the iron and shake water through the vents onto an old cloth. No, your clothing won't smell like vinegar, but if you are truly worried about the odor, throw in a few drops of essential oil along with the vinegar. Vinegar is also a natural alternative to bleach for brightening up whites, like socks, towels, and rags. Boil a pot of water, then add a cup of cleaning vinegar and let fabrics soak overnight for the best results.
This method should only be used on items that are percent cotton. While cleaning vinegar is great in the kitchen and nearly every room in the home, that doesn't mean that it's good for cleaning everything. Never use vinegar to clean marble, granite, or soapstone surfaces. This is because the acid can cause natural stone to pit and lose shine. Avoid cleaning knives with cleaning vinegar. It's also a good idea to avoid using cleaning vinegar on any spills or messes that involve eggs because the acid will react with the eggs, changing their consistency and making it more difficult to remove.
While there are many uses for cleaning vinegar in the laundry room, it should never be used in an iron because it can permanently damage the inside of the appliance. Finally, contrary to popular belief, cleaning vinegar should never be used on solid wood furniture because it can ruin the finish. You should absolutely never cook with or consume cleaning vinegar. Most cleaning vinegar has a warning label on the packaging.
Let it soak for as long as you want an hour is great if you can spare the time , wash it with dish soap, and leave it out to dry and air out. You can also fill the whole pot with white vinegar, water, and lemon rind, then run the steam cycle for a few minutes. If minerals in hard water are causing your wine or drinking glasses to get cloudy, soak them in the sink with some non-diluted vinegar for a few minutes and wash as normal.
The vinegar should dissolve the minerals. After cutting raw meat, it's good to not only wash your cutting board, but also disinfect it with a mixture of water and vinegar. Wipe it down thoroughly with a mixture of vinegar and water—this is a great time to store the mixture in a spray bottle for easy cleaning. It's always best to use plastic cutting boards with meat, but if you use wood, make sure to follow these wooden cutting board cleaning rules.
To get the cumin scent out of your spice grinder , try wiping it with white vinegar and then drying thoroughly. It should do the trick immediately, and works particularly well with spices that stain, like turmeric. You can also clean jars that you store spices in with a vinegar and water mixture. Becky Rapinchuk founder of blog Clean Mama told us to pour a cup of vinegar on the floor of the dishwasher inside, beneath where the racks slide in—not on the door , and run one cycle empty, without dishes.
The vinegar works to loosen up any mineral deposits that may have built up. Use that trusty ratio of water to vinegar to scrub the inside of your fridge and freezer, including those often neglected crisper drawers! Another tip from Rapinchuk: Grab a small brush like a straw cleaner , dip it in vinegar, and clean the inside and outside of the water spigot. You can also use a clean, new toothbrush to scrub, removing any mold, yeast, calcification, and mineral deposits.
0コメント