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HomeTips & TricksWhite vinegar is such an effective cleaner. Here are 11+ powerful uses

White vinegar is such an effective cleaner. Here are 11+ powerful uses

6. DIY dusting spray

Popular brands of dusting spray like Pledge do their jobs well, but they also come packed with chemicals. To rid your home of harsh additives, try this DIY dusting spray recipe from Pins and Procrastination, which uses white vinegar, olive oil and essential oils to do just as good of a job as store-bought sprays!

7. DIY natural deodorant

Did you know that many store-bought deodorants contain toxic ingredients such as aluminum? If you want to live a more natural, chemical-free lifestyle, consider making your own all-natural deodorant that actually works! Follow the recipe and usage instructions from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition.

8. Pit stain remover

While we’re on the topic of your underarms, here’s an embarrassing question: Do you have any white shirts that you no longer wear because of the yellowish stains in the armpits? You’re not alone! Try the following DIY solution:
1. Soak stained shirt in vinegar-based solution (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water) for 20 minutes.
2. Mix together 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 cup baking soda until a paste forms. Take the soaked shirt out out, squeezing out excess liquid until it’s damp. Lay flat. Cover the stained shirt with this paste, and let sit for another 20 minutes.
3. Toss the final shirt in laundry with rest of whites.

9. Pet odor and stain remover

Chances are you have the stains and odors that come with our four-legged companions. Try this recipe from 2 Moms Natural Skincare for a stain and odor remover that uses white vinegar to rid your home of these unpleasantries.

10. Fruit and vegetable wash

Water alone won’t remove all the toxic pesticides from your produce, but add a bit of white vinegar and you’ll be chemical-free! Fill a bucket with 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use this mixture to soak fruits and vegetables before rinsing with regular water.

11. Clean dirty oven racks

If you’re anything like us, you absolutely dread cleaning your oven because that nasty gunk is so darn hard to remove. Not anymore! Spray dirty oven racks with white vinegar. Cover with baking soda. Top with hot water and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrub and rinse dry. It’s best to do this in a large sink or bathtub!