Aunt Fannie’s Extra Strength Cleaning Vinegar is our go-to DIY cleaning superstar.  Here is a laundry list, pun-intended, of the many ways you can use vinegar to clean around the house.

✨ Kitchen

  • Clean the microwave: Steam 1 cup vinegar + 1 cup water for 5 minutes, then wipe clean.
  • Deodorize the dishwasher: Run a cup of vinegar in the top rack (empty dishwasher) on hot.
  • De-grease stovetops: Spray full-strength vinegar on greasy spots; let sit and wipe.
  • Polish stainless steel appliances: Spray with undiluted vinegar and buff with a soft cloth. Or try our vinegar-based Stainless Steel Cleaner.
  • Deodorize garbage disposals: Freeze vinegar in ice cube trays, toss cubes down disposal, and grind.
  • Remove mineral buildup from coffee makers: Run a brew cycle with half vinegar, half water.
  • Clean the fridge: Wipe shelves and drawers with 50/50 vinegar and water.
  • Freshen up trash cans: Spray inside the bin with vinegar, let sit, then rinse.
  • Deodorize sink drains: Pour baking soda, then vinegar, down the drain; flush with hot water.
  • Descale kettles: Boil vinegar and water, then rinse well.

🧽 Bathroom

  • Blast soap scum on showers and tubs: Spray full-strength vinegar; let sit, scrub off.
  • Shine faucets and fixtures: Wipe down with vinegar-soaked cloth to remove mineral spots.
  • Unclog slow drains: Pour baking soda then vinegar into the drain, let fizz, flush with hot water.
  • Clean toothbrush holders: Soak in a vinegar bath, rinse thoroughly.
  • Polish mirrors: Spray vinegar + water (1:1) and wipe with a lint-free cloth.

🛋️ Living Room & Bedrooms

  • Clean windows: 50/50 vinegar and water spray, then wipe. Or try our vinegar-based Glass + Window Cleaner.
  • Remove carpet stains: Blot stain, spray vinegar solution (1:1), blot again.
  • Deodorize upholstery: Lightly mist with diluted vinegar to neutralize odors.
  • Freshen pet bedding: Wash with a cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle.

🧴 Laundry

  • Fabric softener substitute: Add ½ cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.
  • Whiten dingy whites: Soak clothes in hot water + vinegar before washing.
  • Remove sweat stains: Spray directly onto stains before washing.
  • Deodorize towels: Run a hot cycle with just vinegar (no detergent) to refresh musty towels.
  • Brighten colors: Add ½ cup vinegar during rinse cycle to lock in color.
  • Prevent static cling: Use vinegar rinse instead of dryer sheets.

🚗 Car

  • Clean car windows: 50/50 vinegar-water solution works great for streak-free glass. Or try our vinegar-based Glass + Window Cleaner.
  • Deodorize the interior: Place a bowl of vinegar overnight to absorb odors.
  • Remove bumper sticker residue: Soak the sticker area with vinegar, peel off easily.
  • Shine headlights: Wipe down cloudy headlights with vinegar-soaked cloth.

🏡 Miscellaneous

  • Clean outdoor furniture: Wipe down plastic or metal furniture with vinegar-water solution.
  • Clean kids’ toys: Wipe with diluted vinegar, rinse. Or try our Toy & Highchair Cleaner.
  • Remove water spots on glassware: Soak glasses in vinegar to dissolve spots.
  • Clean paintbrushes: Soak hardened brushes in hot vinegar, then wash with soap.
  • Deodorize rooms: Leave a small bowl of vinegar in a room overnight to absorb smells.

Pro Tip: Always do a small spot test before going all in.

Safety Tip: Never mix vinegar with bleach.

 

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