Results: Going green without going broke: the many uses of Distilled White Vinegar
Published on 10/23/2014
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I like living natural, but refuse to pay crazy prices for "green products". Instead, I use vinegar to clean my home, as it is inexpensive and highly effective. Are you aware of any of the following uses for vinegar?
It safely cleans and disinfects without the worry of toxins.
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1591 votes
When mixed with baking soda, it creates scrubbing bubbles great for harder to clean areas like grout.
44%
1154 votes
It is a wonderful fabric softener ( just toss about 1/4 cup into your wash).
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681 votes
Leaves windows and mirrors perfect and streak-free.
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1379 votes
It is strong enough to effectively clean things like mold and mineral build-up.
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925 votes
It can be used as a non-toxic pesticide for your lawn and gardens.
25%
667 votes
N/A
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541 votes
Other (please specify)
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43 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.06% | 4 | |
| i use it in the dishwasher as a watersoftener along with my cascade. | 0.01% | 1 |
| i use it in my dishwasher - did not know of the above uses but will try them | 0.01% | 1 |
| odor neutralizer | 0.01% | 1 |
| spot remover in dishwasher | 0.01% | 1 |
| its good on french fries | 0.01% | 1 |
| cleaning coffee pot | 0.01% | 1 |
| wonderful on sunburn | 0.01% | 1 |
| good drain cleaner with baking soda. | 0.01% | 1 |
| it can be used to get of fruit flies from fruits in kitchen, by putting vinegar in small dish, cover with plastic cover , make tunnel hole in plastic and flies will go in and cannot get out. works great with a zip lock small baggie. | 0.01% | 1 |
| cure all. hiccups, cramps, anything | 0.01% | 1 |
| keeps drains open. put down sink once a week | 0.01% | 1 |
| cleans and shines hair | 0.01% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.01% | 1 |
| yes i am aware | 0.01% | 1 |
| it's good at removing odours | 0.01% | 1 |
| add to dish detergent to remove tomato grease | 0.01% | 1 |
| i use it in my dish washer with a couple other ingredients for dish detergent! | 0.01% | 1 |
| preservation of vegies and yummy recipes | 0.01% | 1 |
| removes smells from stinky shoes! | 0.01% | 1 |
| it's a great deterant for ants, so in the ant season, i wipe my kitchen counters with it and it not only cleans but helps keep the ants away! | 0.01% | 1 |
| baking soda and vinegar mixed together are not an effective cleaner. the chemical reaction results in, essentially, saltwater and voids all the great properties of both. | 0.01% | 1 |
| use as roundup to kill anything growing | 0.01% | 1 |
| deodorant neutralizer | 0.01% | 1 |
| it doesn't work. | 0.01% | 1 |
| i use distilled vinegar to clean my coffee machine | 0.01% | 1 |
| mixed w/ dish soap kills weeds too but becareful cause it kills grass too. | 0.01% | 1 |
| can be use for vaginal wash | 0.01% | 1 |
| you can rinse your hair with it after washing | 0.01% | 1 |
| kills odors in household drains | 0.01% | 1 |
| i love use and tried them somehow using them too,but they are not as effective for some projects... | 0.01% | 1 |
| good for burns and bug bites | 0.01% | 1 |
| cider vinegar attracts/kills fruit flys | 0.01% | 1 |
| it can be used to clean pet stains and odors from carpets | 0.01% | 1 |
| wonderful hair rinse also, leaves it shiny and soft, though will darken it a bit | 0.01% | 1 |
| to clear up clogged sinks and drains | 0.01% | 1 |
| but learning | 0.01% | 1 |
| kills weeds | 0.01% | 1 |
| can't stand the smell of vinegar | 0.01% | 1 |
| i use vinegar sometimes but disagree about the worrying of toxins. | 0.01% | 1 |
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White distilled Vinegar is extremely inexpensive and can last a long time. I typically buy a gallon for about $3.00 and it lasts me at least 3 months. It has replaced all of my household cleaners, and has saved me a bundle. Does this make you consider using vinegar as well? Yes, the money savings is very tempting!
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1035 votes
No thanks...Wouldn't your home smell like a house salad?
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270 votes
I would like to save the money, but I am still unsure about using vinegar to clean my home.
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396 votes
I already use vingar to clean!
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603 votes
N/A
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346 votes
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Did you know that once the vinegar is dry, the scent goes away completely? You can also add essential oils to your vinegar if you like. Now that you know that your home wont stink of vinegar, would you be more apt to try it? Yes, knowing that the smell does not linger makes me more apt to try this.
65%
1718 votes
Nope, still not interested.
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305 votes
N/A
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558 votes
Other (please specify)
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69 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| already use | 0.30% | 8 |
| 0.23% | 6 | |
| already use it | 0.23% | 6 |
| already know | 0.08% | 2 |
| already do | 0.08% | 2 |
| i already use vinegar | 0.08% | 2 |
| i already use vinegar. | 0.08% | 2 |
| maybe | 0.08% | 2 |
| allergic to it...tried it before and what a reaction i had. | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use essential oils and you can switch scents at any time. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i actually enjoy vinegar smell! | 0.04% | 1 |
| smells while using | 0.04% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use it, and think it is great for so many things!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| all ready use it | 0.04% | 1 |
| already do this :) | 0.04% | 1 |
| i already use it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i already do this | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| use it all the time for wood floors | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use vinegar | 0.04% | 1 |
| i all ready use this | 0.04% | 1 |
| done knew that | 0.04% | 1 |
| i'd use it, but not for everything. | 0.04% | 1 |
| use vinegar | 0.04% | 1 |
| already know this. | 0.04% | 1 |
| already know this and use it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| use already | 0.04% | 1 |
| already do :) | 0.04% | 1 |
| i | 0.04% | 1 |
| a gallon of vinegar where i am is $17 so its not worth the price for me | 0.04% | 1 |
| did but does not work that well | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use vinegar for household cleaning | 0.04% | 1 |
| i already use it for many things | 0.04% | 1 |
| it doesn't work. | 0.04% | 1 |
| use it | 0.04% | 1 |
| i am well aware of this product | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use vinigar | 0.04% | 1 |
| can live with the odor | 0.04% | 1 |
| don't care if it smells, use it anyway | 0.04% | 1 |
| already using vinegar for health benefits also. | 0.04% | 1 |
| already use =) | 0.04% | 1 |
| all ready do | 0.04% | 1 |
| for some people vinegar smell make their noses itchy | 0.04% | 1 |
| i did know this and i already use vinegar for cleaning. | 0.04% | 1 |
| cannot find so best results.. | 0.04% | 1 |
| eh. | 0.04% | 1 |
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Just think about the money you could save by replacing most or all of your household cleaners with white distilled vinegar! And it's environmentally friendly to boot. Do you think you might try switching to vinegar for household cleaning? Yes. I love this idea!
36%
960 votes
Maybe. This is interesting to me but I will need to look further into it.
23%
607 votes
No. I am happy with the products I currently use.
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224 votes
I already use vinegar for household cleaning!
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485 votes
N/A
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365 votes
Other (please specify)
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9 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 0.19% | 5 | |
| i use it for a few different things but i still like some of my cleaning products and detergent i use. | 0.04% | 1 |
| it doesn't work. | 0.04% | 1 |
| for certain jobs yes, but i have read that vinegar does not kill listeria bacteria on countertops. | 0.04% | 1 |
| baking soda is great for laundry: cleans, deodorizes, removes oily residue, totally hypo-allergenic! | 0.04% | 1 |
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