Garbage Disposal Deodorizer
Dilute white vinegar with water to deodorize the garbage disposal.
Remove Refrigerator Smells
Place 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a glass and set in refrigerator.
Cleaner Dishes and Glasses
Pour 1 ½ cup to 2 cups white distilled vinegar in the bottom of dishwasher, along with regular dishwasher soap. Wash full cycle.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances
Cleaning with vinegar makes it easier to remove streaks from stainless steel appliances. Apply vinegar with a soft cloth. Try in an inconspicuous place first.
Getting Rid of Fruit Flies/Gnats in Your Kitchen
Place a bowl filled with ½ quart water, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and a couple of drops of dish soap to attract the fruit flies. Always eliminate the source of attraction, i.e., ripened produce.
Ant Deterrent
Ant invasions can sometimes be deterred by washing counter tops, cabinets and floors with white distilled vinegar.
Brass Polish
Cleaning with vinegar helps your brass, copper and pewter to shine. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of white distilled vinegar and stir in flour until it becomes a paste. Apply paste to the metals and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Rinse with clean warm water and polish until dry.
Clean and Disinfect Wood Cutting Boards
Wipe with full strength white distilled vinegar.
Clean the Refrigerator
Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar.
Deodorize the Kitchen Drain
Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.