Vinegar is much more than a classic salad dressing. Rich in compounds and nutrients, this excellent natural product can be used as an alternative to chemical cleaning products, and can also be good for our health.
The uses of vinegar are many, and they save us a lot of money. Below we list 18 uses of vinegar that you did not know and that could change your life.
1. Drainage of drains. Drain all the accumulated water and then pour about 180 grams of baking soda and 250 ml of white vinegar down the drain. Let it steep for 10 minutes and then pour boiling water over it.
2. Hair without dandruff. Mix half a liter of warm water with a liter of vinegar. Apply to hair for 10 minutes, then rinse and wash normally. In addition to giving shine and volume to the hair, it will help fight dandruff.
3. Water stains on the wood. Soak a cloth in a solution of two equal parts vinegar and olive oil, then rub it over wooden surfaces to remove water stains.
4. Clean the bathroom. Vinegar is great for cleaning and disinfecting bathroom surfaces. Helps to remove stains in the shower or bathtub, but also on the toilet and tiles.
5. Ants. Dip a cotton ball in vinegar and rub it in the areas frequented by ants: it will keep them away.
6. Rust. Soak rusty tools in a container filled with vinegar for a few days, then rinse them with water and dry them well.
7. Refrigerator. Mix two equal parts of water and vinegar and use the solution to clean the fridge. To eliminate bad odors, put a container of vinegar in the fridge and leave it for about 2 days.
8. Laundry. Before putting dark colored clothes in the washing machine, soak them in vinegar for about 30 minutes: this will help prevent them from fading during washing.
9. Microwave. To remove stains caused by food (eg oil or grease), cook a solution of 250ml water and 150ml vinegar in the microwave: it will help dissolve stains and remove odours.
10. Burns. Rub some vinegar on the sunburn to ease the pain.
11. Remove lime. White vinegar helps remove mineral deposits that calcareous water gives off in pots. Fill the pot with water, add 60 ml of vinegar and bring it to a boil, then let it cool and rinse well.
12. Flowers. Mix two tablespoons of sugar and two of vinegar in half a liter of water. Cut the stems of the flowers and remember to change the water every 5 days.
13. Floors and carpets. Pour 150 ml of white vinegar in 2 liters of warm water to thoroughly clean floors. To remove stains from carpets, mix two equal parts vinegar and liquid detergent, then apply with a brush and rub lightly. Finally, use a damp cloth to clean the area.
14. Leather. You can clean jackets, shoes, armchairs or any other leather product by mixing vinegar and linseed oil. Give the surface a good rub, then use a cloth to remove the solution.
15. Sweat stains. To remove them, pour pure white vinegar directly on them about 15 minutes before washing them.
16. Mushrooms. Apply vinegar directly on the mushrooms to eliminate them. If the fungus is on the feet, you can soak them for 30 minutes in a basin with a solution of one part vinegar to five parts water.
17. Plants. Vinegar is an excellent natural substitute for herbicides. To remove unwanted plants, you can also safely use vinegar.
18. Windows. Use a mixture of about 1/5 vinegar to 4/5 warm water to clean your crystals. They will be flawless!
