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Vinegar and baking soda are both effective household cleaners when used correctly.
What Happens When You Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar?
But, this quickly decomposes, leaving you with just liquid.
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According to Dr. Pamela Turner, the cleaning effectiveness of the combination is not much stronger than plain water.
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Besides drain clogs, combine baking soda and vinegar to loosenbaked-on food on oven racksandburnt cookware.
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Combine baking soda and vinegar to clean the toilet bowl and clear slow-running drains.
To help mask the pungent odor of vinegar, add essential oils, citrus peels, or herbs.
Vinegar and Baking Soda Reaction.University of Oregon.
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Green Cleaning.University of Georgia Extension.
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