More tips and ideas for cleaning with vinegar

1. Use 2 parts vinegar 1 part water to clean rust off cast iron pans. I collect antique cast iron pans and after cleaning the old grease off them many times they are rusty under the old seasoning. I soak it overnight in the solution and the vinegar just dissolves the rust. Very rusty pans many take an extra evening. Don’t leave it in there too long or you will not have a pan. The vinegar actually dissolves the metal.
2. Hot vinegar can be used to remove paint from glass. Heat vinegar and use a cloth to wipe away paint - it’s that easy.
3. Use vinegar in the rinse dispenser of the dishwasher to keep spots off dishes. Also helps keep the washer clean. The service man said it works better than these pricey store bought solutions.
4. Another use for vinegar on the microwave: If the control pad is not functioning correctly, try warm vinegar on a soft cloth to clean, then dry with another cloth. It can take care of some baffling problems!
5. I use vinegar and baking soda as a weekly cleaner/degreaser/deodorizer for my kitchen/bathroom drains.
6. For cleaning antique appliances: Pour white vinegar onto a sponge or pour it in a dishpan to soak stubborn buildup. After your appliance’s first time cleaning, future cleanups are easiest using a small spray/squirt bottle with diluted vinegar water.
7. I am a cake decorator and I have to use diferent types of frosting doing this job. I boil all of my cake decorating tips and spatulas in vinegar and water it removes all of the grease from them and gets them really clean!
8. I use white vinegar as a rinse aid in the dishwasher.
9. I add 1/4 cup of vinegar to a half bucket of warm water and wipe all dirt and built up wax away. I don’t rub the furniture, just wipe it down and then buff with a dry towel. You’d be amazed what a job it does.
10. I keep two small spray bottles in the kitchen - one filled with vinegar and one filled with hydrogen peroxide. These are the best safe disinfectants for counters, cutting boards and washing produce. More effective against bacteria if used separately.
11. I use about 1/3 cup of white vinegar and 1/3 cup of all purpose cleaner (Lysol, etc.) or laundry detergent in a 32 oz. spray bottle filled rest of the way with water to clean my shower. I sprayed heavily and use a light net scrubbie or sponge to get hard water and soap scum off. Rinse completely. Then, I spray every day with the mix. You could use plain vinegar and water for the daily mist. I use this to clean on the weekends and it works great! Can even be used in toilet and sink.
12. I have a lot of silk floral arrangements throughout my house. I have a spray bottle filled with vinegar. When they get dusty, I spray them lightly, and the dust is gone. They also look brand new!
13. For cleaning antique appliances: Pour white vinegar onto a sponge, or into a dishpan to soak stubborn buildup. After your appliance’s first-time cleaning, future quick cleanups are easiest using a small spray/squirt bottle with diluted vinegar.
14. I use it to clean my jewelry. Not for pearls or opals. Use a plastic tub with lid, add vinegar then jewelry, put lid on and let set. Usually immediate results, but can also be left overnight. Been great for gold, silver, diamonds, and other gem stones.
15. I put white vinegar in a spray bottle, and heat in the microwave until warm. Be careful that your spray bottle can be heated. I take it in the shower and clean our fiberglass shower with just the warm vinegar a sponge and the shower water. It really makes the shower look sparkling white. You can clean the fixtures too. Helps remove soap scum really well. I have used on white porcelain sink and fixtures as well, it works really great!
16. Keep vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle for cleaning in the office. Those in our office who are chemically sensitive have no problem. We even use it to “deskunk” the air of residual scent when people visit wear perfume or smoke.
17. I keep a solution of vinegar and water - 1-2 TBS in a 4 oz bottle of water for cleaning eyeglasses. I also use it to clean glass on photocopier.

Pat Veretto

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