The difference in the level of acetic acid that cuts through grime is negligible.

However, distilled white vinegar is less expensive than apple cider vinegar.

The one thing you shouldnever mix with any jot down of vinegar is chlorine bleach.The combination forms toxic fumes.

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Some cleaning tips work best with undiluted apple cider vinegar while other surfaces can be cleaned with diluted vinegar.

For general cleaning, a 50/50 dilution works well on most surfaces.

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