Though there are various types of vinegar, distilled white vinegar is commonly used for housecleaning.

So what is white vinegar made of?

Note that a 1 percent difference in acetic acid content is significant.

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Natural Weed Killer

You don’t always need horticultural vinegar for your weeds.

Distilled white vinegar is strong enough tokill weedsas well.

Then use the rag to wipe out the inside of your pet’s ears.

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Vinegar in the Dishwasher

There are at least two greatuses for distilled white vinegarin your automatic dishwasher.

Second, it can help to clean the dishwasher itself.

Remove it with a few squirts of undiluted distilled white vinegar.

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You may need to reapply the vinegar a few times to completely loosen the bumper sticker.

you might also wipe down your windows with diluted vinegar in winter to keep them frost-free.

Some folks swear by a copper penny, and others add lemon-lime soda or an aspirin.

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Try adding a few tablespoons of distilled white vinegar to the water, plus a dash of sugar.

(Use vinegar ongroutinfrequently or it can dry it out.)

Tip

Distilled white vinegar often needs to be diluted when used to clean surfaces.

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Soaking whites in vinegar will help bring back their whiteness.

(Remember to run fresh water through it before making coffee.)

The reaction between these two compounds can power out clogs and odors.

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You may need two or more applications for tough clogs.

It should loosen the deposits enough to remove them easily.

If it’s in your house, you might probably clean it with vinegar.

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Do not use any jot down of vinegar on marble or other stone surfaces.

The acid in the vinegar is also helpful during marinating to tenderize meats.

Vinegar does not expire, but it’s acidic content will decrease over time.

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So while it does not formally expire, vinegar will become weaker.

Bottles of vinegar usually have a “best by” date.

Vinegar is naturally self-preserving and does not need to be refrigerated.

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Dangers of Mixing Bleach with Cleaners.

Washington State Department of Health.

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