#11 Unclog a Drain
Clear a clogged drain by pouring a 1/2 cup of baking soda into it, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. It will bubble and foam, and once that stops, flush the drain with hot water. About 5 minutes later, rinse with cold water. This approach is effective, non-toxic, and less damaging to your pipes and wallet than commercial drain cleaners.
#12 Sanitize the Cutting Board
To properly clean a wooden cutting board spray it with undiluted white vinegar, let it sit for no more than five minutes, and then wipe it off with a damp cloth.
#13 Extend the Life of Flowers
If you want to enjoy fresh-cut flowers for as long as possible, you can try with this hack. Simply add equal parts white or apple cider vinegar and sugar (two tablespoons is good to start with for an average-sized vase) to the water to extend the life of flowers. The vinegar lowers the pH levels of the water and prevents bacteria, while the sugar is food for the flowers.
#14 Clean the Coffee Maker
Because of mineral and coffee oil buildup that can harm the taste of your coffee, you need to clean your coffee maker regularly. Fill the water chamber with equal parts of water and white vinegar and start the brew cycle. Halfway through pause the cycle to let the vinegar work its magic cleaning and disinfecting. After 30 minutes let it complete the cycle and cool.
#15 Refresh Your Towels
Laundered towels can develop an odor from bacteria left behind after showering and a buildup of laundry detergent. To get them smelling fresh again run them through a cycle replacing the detergent with one cup of distilled white vinegar.
#16 Clean the Windows
To achieve streak-free, shining windows by making your own window cleaner. All you need to do is combine one part white vinegar to two parts water in a spray bottle. It’s a simple and effective recipe!
#17 Clean the Microwave
To clean your microwave. Before you get scrubbing, make cleaning the mess easier for yourself by loosening up the grime. Fill a bowl with equal parts white vinegar and water, and pop it into the microwave for five minutes or until it boils. Once the time is up leave it inside for another three to five minutes to allow the steam to soften things up. Then you can grab a cloth or sponge to wipe it away.
#18 Kill Weeds
Instead of using strong chemicals in the yard, let try with vinegar. You can kill weeds by spraying or brushing the leaves with vinegar. Just be careful of nearby plants that you want to keep since the natural herbicide can kill them too.
#19 Clean Stainless Steel
After a short of time, the stainless steel of the fridge starts having your fingerprints. To get rid of the prints and any other residue, spray stainless steel surfaces with vinegar and then wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Finish off with a small amount of mineral oil to make the stainless steel shine.
#20 Deodorize the Washing Machine
Get rid of funky smells from the washing machine by deodorizing it with vinegar. Add four cups of white vinegar to a top-load machine or two cups to a front-load model and run it on the hottest cycle. When the agitator has mixed the vinegar and water, turn the machine off and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Once the time is up, turn the washer back on and allow the cycle to finish.
#21 Remove Carpet Stains
Spilling coffee already feels like a bad omen, but having it stain your shirt or the carpet is even worse. Blot the stain with a mixture of vinegar and water before it has the chance to set.
