Natural Remedies
15 Genius Ways To Naturally Clean Your House With Apple Cider Vinegar
Our home is our sanctuary where we spend most of our time and it will be a pity not to look after it properly or leave it dirty and messy. Especially not since we have so many products on the market which are of great use for us. From strong and antibacterial products to mild and refreshing ones which will make our lives easier and healthier.
Many people struggle with health problems such as allergies, which are usually caused or triggered by dust or any dirt accumulated in the house. However, you don’t have to feel bad if your home is messy and untidy from time to time, but make sure to always have the right products in your house which will improve your health and have a positive impact on your home.
Apple cider vinegar is all you need in a bottle. Why should you choose apple cider vinegar over a cleaning product? Well, bearing in mind that apple cider vinegar can provide you with all the perks offered by other cleaning products, plus it’s completely natural and without any additional chemicals, then you might want to consider replacing your usual cleaning and expensive products, with natural and affordable apple cider vinegar.
The acidity of this product is what does wonders for us. Apple cider vinegar destroys all germs and bacteria in your home and you can easily add other natural products and make your own healthy and natural products.
For instance, apple cider vinegar makes a great combination with the lemon juice, salt or any essential oil available out there. You may want to avoid using baking soda, because it destroys and neutralizes the acidity of the product and therefore its effectiveness.
Here are 15 ways to naturally clean your house with apple cider vinegar:
- Polish your pots, cutlery and kitchen surfaces
If you want to fight tarnish and germs in the kitchen with ease and simplicity, then roll your sleeves and prepare yourself a homemade paste for polishing. Add salt to your apple cider vinegar and rub your items, pots and surfaces. Then rinse them with water and let them dry. Anything made out of copper, brass and bronze can shine with this simple hack.
- Get rid of stubborn grease
Greasy pans and pots are every housewife’s nightmare. They are very difficult to be cleaned and usually there will be stains after the washing of the utensils. Luckily for you, the same amount of water mixed with apple cider vinegar is what you need in those situations, because the vinegar will clean the grease and help you with the stains and will also neutralize the odor. If you’re dealing with more stubborn grease, then add two cups of vinegar in the pot or pan, boil it for 10 minutes and wash it off.
- Polish your old furniture
Furniture made out of wood can lose its shine throughout the years and in those times, you need to get acquainted with the powerful, natural solution which will make your wooden furniture as good as new. You’ll need a mixture of 2 cups of water, 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar. Your furniture will shine again!
- Refresh your shower curtains
Whenever you notice mildew on your shower curtains, I’m sure that most of you decide not to bother and buy some new curtains, because cleaning curtains with mildew is extremely difficult, especially if you do it by hand. However, adding the shower curtains in the washing machine and a cup of apple cider vinegar to the rinse cycle will make your shower curtains as good as new and most importantly, mildew-free!
- Disinfect your toilet
The toilet is the place in the house where most of the bacteria and germs are being formed. However, instead of cleaning your toilet with strong, toxic products, you can add two cups in your toilet of undiluted apple cider vinegar and leave it overnight. In this way, it will be easier to scrub the toilet, it will be a great disinfection and all the stains will be eliminated.
- Eliminate all types of carpet stains
The carpets are also extremely prone to stains, especially if you have small children or pets. Apple cider vinegar can help you deal with any type of carpet stains. Stains caused by dirt can be handled with a paste made out of a Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar and a Tbsp. of cornstarch. Rub it into the carpet and leave it on for 2 days. After those 2 days, vacuum the area and the stain will disappear. You can also use salt and apple cider vinegar for lighter stains, apply it to the area and vacuum it when it dries.
- Disinfect the cooking area in the kitchen
If you want a clean and bacteria-free area in your kitchen, the place where you handle your food, then apple cider vinegar is a great way to do it. Just clean the area you want to disinfect, with a cloth with apple cider vinegar and worry no more, because your kitchen will be bacteria-free, without using toxic products.
- Eliminate the odor from your fridge
Sure, baking soda can help greatly in this process, however if you want a thorough cleaning of the fridge, then apple cider vinegar is the best choice for you. Wipe the interior as well as the exterior of the fridge with a solution of water and apple cider vinegar. In this way you’ll prevent mildew from growing in your fridge and you’ll also refresh your refrigerator.
- Remove bad odor from your house
If you have a smoker in your house, then it’s time to put that apple cider vinegar into use. Simmer apple cider vinegar in a pan for about an hour and feel the difference. Apple cider vinegar neutralizes the bad odor in the house and eliminates it.
- Get rid of the water rings
If you’re a big family, then you definitely have this problem, because no matter how near the coasters are or no matter how many have you got, there is always that one family member that just can’t grow a habit of using them. Well, needn’t to worry, especially since full-strength apple cider vinegar will do the trick and you’ll have no problem removing those water rings in seconds.
- Clean the mildew in the bathtub
No matter how many times you’ve cleaned the bathtub, the bathroom still finds its way to accumulate and create germs, bacteria and the dreadful mildew. Luckily for you, apple cider vinegar can and will do wonders for your bathroom. If you have problems with mildew in the tub or in the sink, soak the areas with hot water and three cups of apple cider vinegar. After three hours, the stains and the mildew will be gone and you’ll be left with clean and bacteria-free bathroom.
- Eliminate candle wax residue
If you’re a Feng Sui believer, then you definitely have this problem. Candle wax can be easily removed once dried, however the stain will stay and they are extremely difficult to be removed. Apple cider vinegar can do that for you, use a cloth with diluted apple cider vinegar and apply it to the stain. The stain will be gone in seconds.
- Say goodbye to the dirty microwaves
Microwave ovens are the most used devices in every house, especially since they save a lot of time, plus they are practical. However, frequent use means a lot of mess, right? So, you can put a bowl of a mixture of a cup of water and a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar and turn the microwave on high, for about five minutes. Then, cool the mixture and dip a cloth so you can scrub the oven and clean it properly.
- Clean your electronics
If you have problems with cleaning your cell phone, lap top, computer or printer, then you can use the solution of water and apple cider vinegar to help you get rid of dust and dirt accumulated on your devices. However, be careful with the solution, turn off every device before you decide to clean it and use an almost dry cloth, so you’ll prevent damaging of your devices. Also, don’t use a spray bottle, because the solution can easily enter your device and damage it.
- Eliminate ink stains from the floor and wall
Childless couples will find this listing rather useless, however those of you who have children will be saved after reading this. Apple cider vinegar is also useful for removing ink stains from your walls and floors. Apply full-strength apple cider vinegar on a cloth and wipe the affected area until you start noticing positive results.