The tart, tangy taste of apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been treasured since at least 400 B.C when Hippocrates first discovered the natural anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that this inexpensive liquid contains. Not only can it kill germs, but it is good for your health! Many common household cleaners are full of toxic chemicals that can make people very sick and even lower their I.Q., but ACV is all-natural. Not all types of ACV are made the same though. Some are full of residual chemicals from apples that are sprayed with pesticides. Because of this, it is important to use an organic type of ACV instead. Read on for a list of ways that this commonly found salad dressing ingredient can help you around the house, the garden, and even the kitchen, while still saving you money.
1. Homemade Cleaner
Raw, unfiltered ACV has more anti-bacterial properties than other types of vinegar, which makes it the perfect all-purpose cleaner. To make it yourself, fill a clean spray bottle half full of ACV. Add water to fill it the rest of the way up. Put the sprayer lid on tightly, and give it a shake. Then, it is ready to go. This solution can be used to clean dirty ovens, windows, bathrooms, and counter tops. Though it initially might have a strong vinegar smell, this goes …show more content…
An alternative to these toxic weed killers is to make your own natural version instead. All it takes is a few ingredients from the kitchen, and of course, ACV. In a one gallon container, such as a clean empty milk jug, pour in a half cup of salt, and one teaspoon of liquid soap for dishes. Then, fill the remainder of the container up with ACV. Give it a shake to mix up the ingredients, and it is ready to use. It will kill any plant that it is poured onto, so be sure to not put it too closely to plants that you want to keep. This recipe can be adjusted to make less or more, depending on how large your garden
1. Homemade Cleaner
Raw, unfiltered ACV has more anti-bacterial properties than other types of vinegar, which makes it the perfect all-purpose cleaner. To make it yourself, fill a clean spray bottle half full of ACV. Add water to fill it the rest of the way up. Put the sprayer lid on tightly, and give it a shake. Then, it is ready to go. This solution can be used to clean dirty ovens, windows, bathrooms, and counter tops. Though it initially might have a strong vinegar smell, this goes …show more content…
An alternative to these toxic weed killers is to make your own natural version instead. All it takes is a few ingredients from the kitchen, and of course, ACV. In a one gallon container, such as a clean empty milk jug, pour in a half cup of salt, and one teaspoon of liquid soap for dishes. Then, fill the remainder of the container up with ACV. Give it a shake to mix up the ingredients, and it is ready to use. It will kill any plant that it is poured onto, so be sure to not put it too closely to plants that you want to keep. This recipe can be adjusted to make less or more, depending on how large your garden