Vinegar Cleans the Kitchen

The natural acidity of vinegar makes it a popular cleanser in the kitchen. Many harsh chemicals used in the kitchen can be replaced with a simple mixture of  white distilled vinegar and  water.   Not only is it friendly to the environment it is also easy on the budget.

Here are some green friendly ways to clean the kitchen with vinegar: 

• Wash tile, wood, or linoleum floors by adding about 1 cup of vinegar to a bucket of warm water.
• Use as an all purpose cleaner on counter tops and appliances by filling a spray bottle with 1 cup vinegar mixed with 3 cups water.
• Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal by pouring vinegar down the drain.
• Pour vinegar in the rinse dispenser of the dishwasher for spot free dishes instead of using Jet Dry type products.
• Clean the coffeepot and remove buildup by running 2 cups vinegar and the remainder water through the brew cycle (without any coffee).  Run two more cycles of water only to remove any vinegar taste before brewing a real cup of java.
• Make metal pans or chrome fixtures shine by using a paste of vinegar and salt.
• Remove grime, film, and grease by letting a paper towel soaked with just vinegar sit on the area until loosened (about 10 minutes) then just wipe away.

There are hundreds of uses for vinegar as a cleaning agent and Eco-friendly alternative to harsh chemicals.  So before reaching for that bottle of 409 first try using a mixture of vinegar and water.

Start living green one day at a time,

Tracy Z