6. Keep Drains Fresh & Clear
Pour a cup of baking soda, then a cup of vinegar into your drain. The fizzing reaction helps loosen debris before you flush it away with hot water.
7. Give Flowers a Longer Life
Add 2 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp sugar to a quart of water in your vase before adding fresh-cut flowers. The mix slows bacteria growth so blooms stay vibrant longer.
8. Soothe a Mild Sunburn
Mix vinegar with an equal amount of water and dab gently on sunburned skin with a soft cloth. It cools and helps restore your skin’s pH balance.
9. Shine Metal Surfaces
Dampen a cloth with vinegar to wipe stainless steel, faucets, and fixtures. For stubborn spots, let vinegar sit a few minutes before buffing dry.
10. Tackle Weeds Without Chemicals
Spray undiluted vinegar directly on unwanted weeds during sunny weather. It dehydrates the leaves naturally — just be careful not to hit plants you want to keep.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Vinegar
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Choose the right type – White distilled vinegar works best for cleaning, while apple cider vinegar is great for culinary and some wellness uses.
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Avoid certain surfaces – Skip marble, granite, or natural stone — vinegar’s acidity can etch them.
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Store it properly – Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dark cupboard to maintain strength.
Final Thoughts
Vinegar is proof that some of the best problem-solvers in life are also the simplest. From your laundry room to your garden, it’s an eco-friendly, budget-friendly staple that earns its keep. I keep a spray bottle in my kitchen and another in the laundry area now — and I can’t imagine running my home without it.
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