The Spruce / Ana Cadena
Distilled white vinegar gets high praise as anatural cleaning agent, and it should.
Keep reading to learn about how the two can each be used to maximize efficiency and cleaning power.
What Is Cleaning Vinegar?
The Spruce / Ana Cadena
Want more cleaning and organizing tips?
Cleaning vinegar is the stronger, more concentrated version of distilled white vinegar.
Specifically, cleaning vinegar contains approximately 6 percent acetic acid and 94 percent water.
White vinegar contains around 5 percent acetic acid.
Both are effective at eliminating grime and odors, but cleaning vinegar has the edge.
Warning
Never mix any throw in of vinegar with bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
Both are toxic combinations.
If youre using a spray bottle, mix about 1 part cleaning vinegar to 2 parts water.
For a bucket, try a 1/2 cup of cleaning vinegar per gallon.
Should I use cleaning vinegar in my laundry?
There are two schools of thought onusing vinegar to do laundry.
One side says yes because cleaning vinegar can remove harsh odors and brighten whites.
What Not to Clean with Cleaning Vinegar
It’s not surprising that something containing acid is strong.
Always use it in a ventilated area.
you might also add essential oils or herbs to make it smell more pleasant.
Yes, you could use white vinegar to clean.
No, you cannot use cleaning vinegar to cook.
Keep your bottle of cleaning vinegar far from your kitchen to avoid dangerous confusion.
Vinegar, Harvard School of Public Health
