Dri-Pak’s
White Vinegar is one of the most versatile and economical products you can have
on hand. Come and discover some key ways to put that bottle to good use!
There are different types of vinegar, but generally,
White Vinegar
is recommended for laundry and cleaning because it reduces the risk of staining
fabrics and surfaces, plus it’s relatively cheap.
So how does it work?
This
highly acidic liquid is a smart way to clean without relying on harsh
chemicals. To see this in action, pour alkaline Bicarbonate of Soda
down the plughole, followed by White Vinegar. The fizzing action is a result of
the two substances reacting with one another. (By the way, this is a great way
to clear plugholes!)
When it comes to
cleaning clothes, White Vinegar is great for tackling deodorant-stained shirts.
While deodorant stains can
be difficult to remove, acidic products like White Vinegar and Citric Acid can
dissolve the aluminium salts in the stain. More laundry and cleaning tips.
Regularly spray the underarm areas with White Vinegar before washing as normal. This will help to prevent staining.
In addition, spraying White vinegar
onto deodorant-stained shirts before the wash can ease the discoloration - it’s
also great for tackling mustard, tomato sauce, or ketchup stains.
White Vinegar works magic on
upholstery too. If your child has an ‘accident’ on a mattress, clean it with a
solution of White Vinegar and water. Afterwards, pour some baking soda onto the
mattress, and brush or vacuum the residue once it’s dry.
Adding a cupful of White Vinegar to
the rinse cycle of your washing machine can freshen up bright colours and give
you cleaner laundry. Acetic acid won’t harm fabrics, but it helps dissolves the soap
residue that can dull dark clothing. It also acts as a fabric softener, a
static reducer and a mildew-inhibitor. More information on white vinegar for laundry use.
To help remove mineral deposits and
prevent corrosion on your steam iron, give it an occasional cleaning by filling
the reservoir with undiluted White Vinegar.
Place the iron in an upright position, switch on the steam setting, and let the
White Vinegar steam through it for 5-10 minutes. Then refill the chamber with
clean water and repeat. Finally, give the water chamber a good rinsing with
cold, clean water.
White
Vinegar can clean and deodorise, just about everything. From keeping your laundry
fresh and clean, to preventing deodorant stains, there’s not much that it can’t
do. As an alternative to expensive and harsh cleaning chemicals, White vinegar
is something you can feel good about keeping in your cupboards, it’s just a
great, green buy!
