Pantry Essentials: Vinegar

I have mentioned keeping vinegar in my pantry before. Distilled or white vinegar, which is a 5% acetic acid solution, kills 99% of bacteria, 82% of mold, and 80% of germs, but is nontoxic to humans and animals. It is also a key ingredient in pickles! The acids also dissolve mineral deposits and soap scum, hence the softer laundry and clean windows!

Use vinegar to clean and sanitize sinks, countertops, doorknobs and toilets instead of bleach.

To clean and prevent mold and mildew, use in in the shower on grout.

Use it to wash windows and glassware. Here is my favorite window washing solution.

Add ½ cup of vinegar to your dishwasher’s rinse cycle and make your dishes sparkle and prevent soap buildup.

To clean stone, slate and ceramic tile floors without residue, mix 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water.

To boost floor cleaning solutions add 1 cup of vinegar and a few drops of liquid soap to 2 gallons of water.

Use vinegar as a fabric softener and add ¼ cup to the rinse cycle.

To remove tough underarm stains spray vinegar on the stain before laundering.

Vinegar can be used to polish brass, copper, and pewter., just mix equal parts of salt and vinegar into a paste.

Use vinegar to dye Easer eggs, just combine 1 cup of hot water, 1 Tbsp of vinegar and food coloring.

Vinegar can also be used to soothe minor burns, sunburn and rashes. Soak a cloth in vinegar and lay it on the area.

To fight stubborn athlete’s foot and toenail fungus soak your feet in warm water and vinegar.

So many, many uses! Do you store vinegar in your pantry?

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