I posted a question yesterday about saving money and a lot of people suggested to clean with vinegar and water can you tell me how much vinegar and water to mix what type of vinegar to buy extc. Do you clean your tub and toilets with it as well or buy regular cleaning stuff for those?? Thank you
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I use 1 cup of vinegar in my washing machine in lieu of bleach or softener - in addition to the smallest amount of HE detergent possible and a half scoop of OxyClean. My laundry always comes out clean (I rarely have to pre-treat) and it eliminates all smells from kids and sweaty husbands. I just split the amount between the bleach and softener spaces in my washer.
You can google "cleaning with vinegar" and get all kinds of information about this. I love using vinegar for cleaning because it's non-toxic, cheap and effective for all kinds of cleaning.Good luck!
You can clean anything with vinegar and water (although I'm not sure how well it fights soap scum...haven't tried that yet). I believe the mixture is about half and half (although it's been awhile since I've mixed any up, so again, I could be off). Hope this helps! :)
Soap scum is best attacked with a little amonia in the water and then a lot of ellbow grease.
White vinegar is cheap and works well.
1:8 in favor of water- for vinegar/water cleaner
Magic Eraser sponges to de-grunge the tub and tiles
1:10 for bleach to sanitize potties- or I put a cup in the bowl and scrub with a toilet scrubber- flush and it's gone- I clean the exterior of the toilet with a bleach/water solution in a spray bottle.
I first scrub sinks, toilets, etc. with a baking soda paste then pour some white vinegar straight on/around it so it fizzes up and goes down the drain, then rinse well. It also cleans out the drains and leaves them smelling fresh!
I use white vinegar full strength. Maybe I could 'cut' it with water, but it is fine if you don't. I would use a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and water. That way, you don't dillute the cleansing power too much.
Lemon juice is also a good earth-friendly cleanser. You can also put some ice and 1/2 lemon rind down the garbage disposal while running water to freshen it. HTH! :)
I clean everything with vinegar., it is great on glass cuts grease and so forth. I mop my floors with it but use baking soda on the toilet and sinks and tub. I use distilled vinegar only. you can buy it in big bottles and a couple of spray bottles. I have a swiffer mop and don't buy the swiffer cleaner I fill the empty container with vinegar water. and I don't measure I just pour it in till I feel its enough. I think the acual measure ment is supposed to be 5 parts water and 1 part vinegar.
I use vinegar and baking soda to clean EVERYTHING in my house! It is anti-bacterial and kills mold/germs, so I even use it to clean my daugher's toys.
I use baking soda to clean the tub/sinks. It works like Comet.
For clogged drains, pour in some baking soda, then vinegar over it. It bubbles up (like the volcano projects in school).
For laundry, I use a smaller amount of regular soap and about 1/4 cup baking soda, then use vinegar in place of bleach or fabric softener. Our clothes are clean and soft and rarely have stains.
I mop the floors and clean counters/mirrors, etc with a spray bottle with about 4-5 parts water, 1 part vinegar.
I use white vinegar. It smells a little when it is still wet, but once it dries, there is no scent.
Happy cleaning!
I do half water, half vinegar in a bottle and shake gently, then add a TINY bit of baking soda.
Works great for sinks/tubs. :)
