Vinegar is your best ally for a green cleaning, natural and surprisingly effective. Find out how to use it on 7 different surfaces to get a brilliant house without resorting to chemicals.
Cleaning the house in a natural way has become more than a fashion: it is a conscious, sustainable choice and, let’s face it, also cheap. Among all the “magical” ingredients hidden in the pantry, white vinegar occupies a special place. Not only degrees and disinfects, but eliminates smells, limestone and even soap residues. Some consider it the “Swiss knife” of domestic cleaning, for its versatility. But be careful: not all surfaces react in the same way. That’s why some, indeed only some, must be treated exclusively with vinegar to obtain the maximum result. A wrong choice, however, could even ruin the most delicate finishes.
Before starting, a microfiber cloth is enough, a reusable spray bottle and a little curiosity. Start from any room, maybe the kitchen or bathroom, and observe the difference. Why not try us today, just to see if it really makes the difference?
Glasses and mirrors to clean with vinegar: transparency without halos
We tend to underestimate them, but glass and mirrors They are the first to get dirty and the most difficult to leave perfect. The vinegar, diluted with a little water, succeeds where others fail: it removes footprints, dust and signs of limestone without leaving halos.
It is recommended to mix a part of vinegar with a part of water In a sprayer. A decisive blow, a pass with a dry cloth and … magic. No trace, only impeccable reflections. Curious, right? It seems that in the backstage of the fashion shows the same make -up for the mirrors of the models is used. Will it be true? Maybe, but it works.
Sink and taps: Farewell to limestone
If the limestone was an enemy, Vinegar would be its worst nightmare. In sink, but above all on steel taps, vinegar is phenomenal. It can be applied pure, letting it act for a few minutes. The result? Glossy surfaces and zero incrustations.
A small trick: wrap a piece of absorbent paper soaked in vinegar around the base of the tap and leave it there for 15-20 minutes. Then a soft sponge passes. The first and after will be a movie.
The steel hob: brilliant clean with vinegar
Whenever you cook, even just a fast pasta, the hob He takes sketches, vapors and food residues. Vinegar not only melts fat, but also leaves a brilliant effect that not even the most famous detergents manage to equal.
Just spray it directly on the surface (cold) and let it act for a minute. Then you can pass a damp microfiber cloth. All without the slightest effort and with a result that surprises every time.
The washing machine basket: fresh and sanitized
Strange to say, but just the washing machine It needs to be washed. Over time, detergent residues, humidity and dirt accumulate in the basket and filters. A glass of vinegar directly in the basket (empty) and a cycle at 60 ° C are more than enough to eliminate bad smells and bacteria.
Vinegar melts limestone, sanitizes and leaves a clean scent. It is recommended to repeat the treatment once a month. Some think that it can ruin the gaskets, but if used in moderation it is more an ally than a risk.
Flooring in stoneware or tiles: natural splendor
When it comes to shining floorsyou don’t need to look for complex solutions. Just look in the kitchen. Vinegar, diluted in hot water, offers natural and brilliant cleaning, without aggressive ingredients. Ideal for stoneware, ceramic and tiles, it removes even the most obstinate spots without leaving residues.
Furthermore, he sanitizes deeply and gives a shiny effect that surprises. And the beauty? No chemical fragrance that stuns, only a fresh and clean smell.
Here’s how to use it at best:
- Dilute half a glass of vinegar in a hot bucket of water;
- Pass the well squeezed microfiber cloth on the whole surface;
- Leave to dry in the air without rinsing;
- Repeat the operation once a week to maintain the result.
ATTENTION: On parquet and marble it is better to avoid, the acidity of vinegar could ruin them. But for all hard surfaces, it is a trick to be adopted immediately.
Refrigerator: CN Wine -free hygiene vinegar
In the refrigeratorthe use of vinegar has a double function: it cleans and eliminates smells. Better to avoid chemicals in a space where foods are preserved. With a cloth soaked in a mixture of water and vinegar you can clean shelves, internal walls and drawers.
In addition, vinegar prevents the formation of mold, especially in fruit and vegetable drawers. Some also add a few drops of lemon for an extra touch of freshness. A simple, safe and super effective choice.
The kettle: natural anti -limescale
Who often drinks tea or herbal teas knows: the kettle It tends to accumulate limestone. And here the vinegar returns to the scene again, perhaps in its most powerful form. Just fill it with water and vinegar in equal parts, boil the solution, let it rest for a few minutes and then rinse abundantly.
The result is a clean kettle, without residues and ready for the next infusion. Some also use a soft brush to remove the most resistant incrustations. And it works, without exception.
Try these Green tricks with vinegar It doesn’t just mean saving, but also making a more conscious choice. Each surface has its own language, and vinegar is one of the few solutions that can all talk about it.
It is not enough to revolutionize the way you live the cleaning of the house. Why not start today?
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