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White Vinegar’s DIY Cleaning Boom Brings Kitchen How-Tos, Clear Limits and Safety Warnings

New guides zero in on kitchen degreasing, with strict warnings against mixing vinegar with chlorine or ammonia.

Overview

  • Latest how-tos detail a 1:1 water–white vinegar spray to lift grease from kitchen tiles after a 15‑minute soak, followed by brushing, wiping and drying.
  • Another kitchen method advises a baking soda paste topped with white vinegar to loosen stubborn residue on stovetops, hoods and glass without harsh fumes.
  • For car interiors, experts recommend a monthly 1:1 water–cleaning vinegar spray on removable mats to disinfect and deodorize, with thorough drying to prevent mildew.
  • Garden tips promote a nonselective weed mix of white vinegar, salt and a few drops of dish soap, with soap acting as a surfactant to break waxy leaf layers and improve adhesion.
  • Coverage reiterates key cautions including avoiding use on car paint, leather, electronics and natural stone, limiting frequency on delicate surfaces, and keeping salt away from soil you want to preserve.