Cleaning Cabinets With Vinegar
The acid in vinegar is the ingredient that helps prohibit the development of mould and bacteria in some of the favorite preserves and pickles. And it’s the acid that cuts through germs and germs and leaves your cupboards and countertops clean and disinfected. A plus: vinegar contains none of the harsh chemicals found in many manufactured cleaning solutions.
White or Apple Cider?
The distilled white variant is the most-often vinegar used as a household cleaner, but, according to the Gerson Institute, the apple cider kind works equally well. Both types are adept at killing germs, preventing the development of bacteria and eliminating unpleasant odors in your kitchen cupboards. When using apple cider vinegar for cleaning, The Institute recommends diluting it with equal parts water to vinegar. Store it in a spray bottle to use as a quick and effortless spritzer.
The ideal Mix?
According to the Vinegar Institute, mixing 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar, 1 cup of ammonia, 1/4 cup of baking soda and a gallon of water makes a cleaning solution perfect for taking dirt off woodwork. Use this concoction on and interior wood cabinetry to clean and disinfect without damaging finishes or leaving streaks behind. Just be careful you have adequate ventilation when using this solution since the fumes from ammonia are quite powerful.
Safe for Stained Wood?
To clean and polish stained hardwood cabinetry, mix equal portions of distilled white vinegar and olive oil and buff it with a soft, clean cloth. The vinegar stipulates the gentle cleaning action, while the olive oil leaves behind a soft shine. If you have any left over, use it on wood floors, furniture, baseboards and much more — anywhere you have a wood surface that needs cleaned and shined. Using vinegar mixed with olive oil to shine your hardwood surfaces eliminates the harsh petroleum distillates used in some furniture polishes — chemicals that may lead to eye and skin irritation.
What Regarding the Glass-Fronted Doors?
The exact same homemade vinegar solution you use from the bath to clean your mirrors above your sink works wonders on glass-fronted cabinet doors in the kitchen. Simply combine equal parts of vinegar with warm water, then pour it into a spray bottle and spritz your own doors. Back in the day, mothers washed this solution using old sheets of paper that left almost no lint behind. Some still use this process now, but eliminating it with paper towels or a soft, microfiber cleaning fabric also provides a low-lint, streak-free shine.