AKA Vinegar. What did you think I meant? No, I am not BWI, blogging while intoxicated. As if! Well, maybe another time. But not today. Today I’d like to tell you about my favorite daily kitchen cleaner, vinegar.
I’ll start by reassuring you that my platform is not “go green”. Sure vinegar is all natural with no additives or preservatives. But, believe me, I whole-heartedly adore and endorse harsh cleansers with unnatural chemicals, as well. In this blog I will reveal to you what cleaning products and methods work best with the least amount of exertion on your part.
Effective in killing bacteria and most germs because of its acidity, I readily suggest a half and half distilled white vinegar / water solution in a spray bottle for the everyday wipe down in the kitchen. I advocate daily cleaning on kitchen faucets, counter tops and baby’s high chair tray. In fact, you can spray and wipe down any hard-surfaced baby paraphernalia safely without the use of harsh chemicals where baby or even your pet are concerned.
Vinegar Don’ts -I will not sanction the use of vinegar in the bathroom, ruthless chemical products work best here. Nor do I recommend using vinegar as an air freshener, there are so many other fabulous smelling products out there. Also, if you have a sunburn, don’t add to your discomfort by making yourself smell like a jar of pickles, please just use aloe gel. Vinegar is also not recommended as a cleaner for marble, but I wouldn’t know.
Now for a rousing round of CleanFling Jeopardy: (du-na-na-na-du-na-na, du-na-na-na, Du! Na, na, na, na, na…)
Q. Full strength, I cut through the weird dust/grime on top of the refrigerator like a charm.
A. Who is Vinegar?
Q. Made from distilled corn alcohol, 1/2 cup of this acidic solution brewed through your coffee maker can remove mineral deposits. *(follow up with another brew cycle of straight water)
A. What is Vinegar?
Q. Cooked in a glass bowl on high in your microwave for one minute, it can loosen cooked on food for easy wipe out.
A. What is Vinegar?
Q. Dishwasher repairmen recommend one small glass of this economical liquid set in the bottom rack of your dishwasher, filled to the brim before you start a cycle to help prevent mineral and food buildup.
A. Again, what is Vinegar?
Now, a round of applause for our contestants.
Vinegar cleaning isn’t for everyone. A small minority of my household cannot stand the pungent smell and have to leave the kitchen when I’m using it. These pitiful souls must also find temporary shelter elsewhere when I scrub spots off the sofa. Dab full strength vinegar on a dry cloth, then scrub a dub, dub.
Vinegar is highly versatile for use in cleaning, cooking and experiment making (mixed with baking soda, you can replicate a volcanic eruption). It has been used for 10,000 years and holds a prominent place in this bloggers daily tidy routine.
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