75 vinegar uses that make a huge difference inside any home

#1 Soften your feet

Get your feet ready to be seen in sandals. Soften them and remove dead skin by soaking them in warm water with vinegar added.

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#2 Whiten teeth

Once a week, brush with a mixture of baking soda and distilled vinegar. Your smile will gleam.

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#3 Kill weeds naturally

Put vinegar in a spray bottle and apply it liberally to the roots of unwanted weeds in your path. They will wither away.

#4 Get skunk smell off a dog

There are very few things that can remove the smell of skunk from a dog. Use one-part vinegar to two parts water and let it soak into their fur. Let the mixture sit for ten minutes and then rinse it off. You and your dog will be much happier.

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#5 Clean your microwave

Combine half a cup of water with half a cup of vinegar in a microwave-safe cup. Let it steam for a few minutes in the microwave to loosen grime, and then easily wipe down the surfaces inside.

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#6 Clean that coffee maker

Run water with vinegar in it through your coffee maker or espresso machine and then follow it with just water for a couple more brew cycles. Your coffee will taste so much better after.

#7 Remove carpet stains

Removing carpet stains has never been easier. Add two tablespoons of Borax to two tablespoons of salt and stir it all into half a cup of vinegar. Rub it into the stain, let it dry, and then vacuum it away. It’s that easy!

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#8 Revive stained plastic containers

Rinse them with vinegar and then let them sit for twenty-four hours. They will be as good as new again.

#9 Mop a hardwood floor

Vinegar is an important ingredient for chemical-free and polished floors. Use it directly or mix it with a dash of dish soap.

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#10 Remove eggshells with ease

The next time you boil eggs, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water. Your shells will simply peel away after.

#11 Get clean piano keys

Mix half a cup of vinegar with two cups of water. Use a soft cloth to wipe the keys with it and then leave them exposed for twenty-four hours. No more sticky keys!

#12 Use it as a hair rinse

Vinegar will remove the buildup from shampoo and conditioner, leaving your hair bouncy and soft. Just add a tablespoon of vinegar to your rinse water.

#13 Brighten white clothing items

If your clothes are looking a little dull, add white vinegar in with the fabric softener the next time you wash them. You’ll be pleased with the result.

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#14 Repel spiders

Mix one cup of vinegar with two cups of water and put them in a spray bottle. Spray windows and doorframes to keep spiders outside.

#15 Make a mattress freshener

Keep mildew and mites at bay. Add a little alcohol and a few drops of tea tree oil to a spray bottle of vinegar. Spritz your mattress and allow it to dry.

#16 Remove old paint from brushes

Place the bristles in a pot of vinegar and gently heat them for an hour. The paint will come off easily after that.

#17 Clean your shower head

Avoid buildup that can reduce water flow. Place your showerhead in a bag of vinegar and let it sit overnight.

#18 Revive your scissors

Get the grime off scissors by letting them soak in full-strength white vinegar. Wipe them off, and they’ll be as good as new again.

#19 Get rid of mildew in clothes and towels

Add two cups of vinegar to a wash cycle and then run another cycle with laundry soap after. Heavy mildew smells will be gone.

#20 Soften your skin

The next time you take a bath, pour in a little vinegar. It will help to remove dead skin and excess oils, leaving your skin in amazing condition.

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#21 Make a fruit and veggie wash

Rinse your fruits and vegetables without having to buy something specifically for the purpose. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of water for your solution.

#22 Remove dandruff

Pour a cup of vinegar over your hair once a week and let it sit for an hour. It will work away the dead skin cells and leave your scalp clean.

#23 Clean sink drains

Remove hard buildup from soap in drains with vinegar. Just let it sit in the drain for half an hour and then run some water.

#24 Unshrink wool

Add two tablespoons of vinegar to a quart of water. Let your item soak in it to loosen the fabric and return it to its normal shape and size.

#25 Remove ballpoint pen marks

Pen is notoriously hard to remove. Vinegar changes that. Rub full-strength vinegar on the mark until it vanishes.

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#26 Soften fabrics naturally

Skip the chemical fabric softeners. Add half a cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle instead.

#27 Clean the fridge

Use a solution of half water and half vinegar to wipe down the inside of your fridge. Now, there’s no reason to worry about harsh chemicals being used in the same space your food resides.

#28 Avoid germs on the cutting board

Germs can soak into crevices on a cutting board. Spray it down once a week with vinegar and let it dry.

#29 Remove tea and coffee stains from cups

You don’t have to live with stained mugs. Mix equal parts vinegar and salt, and then gently scrub the inside of each cup.

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#30 Get the toilet sparkling clean

Leave vinegar in the toilet bowl overnight. Then add some baking soda and give it one final scrub.

#31 Get rid of lint and pet hair on clothing

Add half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle when doing laundry. Pet hair and lint will no longer stick to your clothing.

#32 Remove scuffs on shoes

Wipe scuff marks on shoes with a cloth and vinegar. They will come right off.

#33 Natural glass cleaner

Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Now, you have the perfect natural glass cleaner.

#34 Keep car windows from frosting

The acidic nature of vinegar can prevent windows from frosting up. Just use a solution of three parts vinegar to one-part water when you clean them.

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#35 Clean that keyboard

Hygiene is important, especially when it comes to things that we touch frequently. Use a cloth with one-part water and one-part vinegar on it to gently wipe off the grime.

#36 Destroy underarm odor

Keep a spray bottle of vinegar in the laundry room and apply it to the underarms of shirts. Let it sit for ten minutes and then wash as usual.

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#37 Remove candlewax residue

Use a combination of equal parts water and vinegar and wipe the area with a damp cloth. Your wax should be gone.

#38 Remove hemlines

Place a cloth with vinegar under a hemline and set your iron low enough that it won’t scorch. Now, you can just iron away established hemlines and old seams.

#39 Revive old CDs and DVDs

Skipping CDs and DVDs can sometimes be revived by removing any buildup. Do so with a soft cloth and vinegar.

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#40 Get rid of litter box odor

The next time you empty the cat’s litter box, wipe down the inside with vinegar. It will kill any unwanted odors.

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#41 Use it with dark clothes

Keep your black clothing items looking like new by adding half a cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle. It will help to remove any soap buildup and residue.