Buy it for the salad dressings; keep it around for the spot cleaning.
It can be used to freshen up everything fromdishwasherstoovensto sometabletops.
In the laundry department, the workhorse ingredient cleans washing machines and deodorizes, brightens, and softens clothes.
Unlike other high-acidity vinegars, it’s white and won’t stain fabrics.
This tip is from environmental toxin expertTonya Harris, M.S.
You won’t need to add any detergent.
Use it to pretreat clothes when hand-washing.
Use it as a fabric softener.
Use it to freshen up towels.
Use on towels as you would detergent on normal clothes (see Tip No.
Use it to revive your whites.
Remove from heat and let the items soak overnight, and then wash as usual."
Use it to remove stains.
Vinegar isn’t necessarily strong enough to tackle deep stains.
For those red wine and turmeric spills, you’ll likely need ahydrogen peroxide-based mix.
Use it to brighten shower curtains.
Cloth shower curtains can get moldy over time and should be cleaned monthly.
Use it to clean the inside of your washing machine.
The vinegar will help break down any deposits and further remove moldy smells."
You’ll want to give your machine a refresh whenever it starts to smell, or at least quarterly.