Off The Grid Living: 26 Unbelievable Ways You Can Use Vinegar

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26 Unbelievable Ways You Can Use Vinegar

Written by: Deneese How-To 

These days, vinegar finds itself mainly as an ingredient in salad dressings and various types of pickles, canned or otherwise. Did you know that there are other uses for vinegar, many of which go beyond mere culinary use? Do you have a batch of homemade vinegar that you have read may not be the best thing to use for your canning? Are you questioning the whole point of making vinegar in the first place? Question no more—here are some other ways to put your vinegar to good use in your household!
Cleaning
The acidic nature of vinegar makes it useful for many cleaning applications. In general, vinegar has properties that kills germs and disinfects the area to which it is applied.
Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution – Many cleaners can be replaced by a simple mixture containing vinegar. Recipes abound on the Internet—some very simple and some more complex. I tend to go simple with a solution of half vinegar, half water, and a few drops of essential oils (lavender, tea tree, orange, lemon) and put this in a spray bottle (repurposed, or one purchased new). I use this for cleaning around the house, from kitchen counters, sinks, the stove, to the bathroom sinks, tub, and the toilet. Be sure to label the bottle so that others know what is in it and so you can remember what ingredients you used.
Vinegar alone has the ability to kill germs, bacteria, and mold when left to sit on a surface for about one minute. If you want something with even more sanitizing power, you may spray with the vinegar solution, then with hydrogen peroxide, and allow it to sit a minute or two before wiping clean.
Here is a more complicated recipe, should you feel adventurous or want something with a little more variety or a little bit different cleaning application:
Multipurpose Cleaner
1 teaspoon borax (located in the laundry section of the store)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon or 1 squirt of liquid dish soap
2 cups hot water
Combine in a spray bottle, label it, and include an ingredients list. Use on most any surface for routine daily cleaning. This one works especially well on stovetop messes: spray, let sit 15 minutes, and wipe clean. For oven cleaning, spray surfaces, leave to soak overnight, and wipe clean in the morning.
Cleaning The Kitchen
Coffeemakers – To get rid of mineral deposits in a coffeemaker, use about 1/4 cup vinegar with your usual amount of water and run through your coffeemaker as if you were brewing coffee (sans coffee, of course). Run a second cycle with only water to rinse any vinegar from the coffeemaker.
Teapots and Tea Kettles – Pour about 1/2 cup vinegar into your teapot, along with the amount of water you would usually use, and boil the water/vinegar mixture for 10-15 minutes. If you have a whistling teapot that you cannot remove the whistling element from, you may instead allow it to soak. Any mineral deposits should be dissolved or have become easy to remove with a soft brush or cloth. Rinse with fresh water and you should be good to go.
You may use the above method on pots and pans as well………MORE HERE

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