it’s possible for you to use vinegar for a zillion things besides salad dressing.

Well, maybe not a zillion but at least two dozen.

Vinegar is one of the most versatile items in your home.

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Thats 128 ounces and many uses call for less than a cup.

A little goes a long way.

Use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar for all of the below.

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secure your fancy, more expensive balsamic vinegar for the dressing.

That goes for red wine vinegar and other flavored vinegars, like champagne.

There are so many uses for vinegar.

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Plan on using it to clean and freshen, indoors and outdoors.

Most of the time you will be just mixing equal parts vinegar with water.

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There are a lot of health claims about drinking vinegar.

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Almost every tip we have here will be using vinegar that has been diluted.

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Distilled white vinegar is a purer form of vinegar.

It is preferred for cooking, but also qualifies for every item on our list of uses for vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar is made from apples, and is slightly less acidic and healthier.

White vinegar is fermented from either sugar cane, corn, grains or alcohol.

The wordvinegarcomes from an old French term for sour wine.

This also helps eliminate odors.

Bonus: Its better for the environment than many commercial products.

Keep a spray bottle of white vinegar next to the clothes hamper.

Remember to not put the garment in the dryer if the stain hasnt completely gone.

Then wash them as normal.

The hot vinegar mix will loosen the dirt on them.

Hard water often leaves glasses less than sparkling.

Stop buying rinse aids and use vinegar to clean instead.

White vinegar can also help keep the dishwasher free of odors.

Is your kitchen sink clogged up?

It will bubble up and then soak through the clog.

Then rinse the drain with cold water.

Who needs commercial drain cleaners?

Our coffee makers are hard workers, bless their little metal hearts.

Instead of overpaying for coffee maker cleaner, use vinegar to clean your morning angel.

Fill the water chamber with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water.

Start the machine to let the mixture heat up.

Turn it off and let the system soak for a half hour.

Then turn it back on and let it brew.

Once done, pour a plain pot of water through the coffee maker to rinse it out.

Doing this a few times a year keeps the machine working longer because you will eliminate mineral deposits.

Dont do this to espresso machines though, since they function differently than regular coffee makers.

You dont want to put soapy water on these.

This is probably one of the top uses for vinegar.

Remove rust from toolsand other items with vinegar.

Get a container big enough for the tools and cover them with full strength vinegar.

Let them soak for a few days.

Keep checking so the surfaces dont get ruined.

Once the rust is gone, rinse the items and wipe them off with a damp cloth.

Bring your hardwood floors back to beauty with diluted vinegar.

Mix a half cup of vinegar with a gallon of water and mop.

Dont use on waxed floors though!

Always use a dry cloth to get any water up.

Spray the vinegar solution on the stain.

Let it soak in for 10 minutes and then blot it up with a paper towel or cloth.

Wipe clean whatever piece of furniture you want to refresh.

Add equal parts white vinegar and sugar to a vase for fresh cut flowers.

Not too much, maybe a couple of tablespoons each.

Then put in the water and stems.

They will last longer with the neutralized water (vinegar) and plant food (sugar).

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Maybe youve been wiping the bathroom mirrors or shower curtains off with vinegar.

Now try your face.

Always use distilled vinegar for your skin and scalp.

Never put full strength vinegar directly on your skin!

Some skin is very sensitive.

you could make an apple cider vinegar solution by mixing one part vinegar to four parts water.

But why not make it really great for your skin and lessen the vinegar smell?

Use a cotton ball or soft cloth to wipe your face clean.

Youll find out that there are multiple uses for vinegar when fixing skin problems.

The acid in vinegar helps to restore the pH balance to your skin.

There are three reasons why vinegar works: its anti-bacterial, antifungal and antiviral.

Remember to always dilute the vinegar when you are using it on your skin.

Several blogs recommend using vinegar for sunburns or ringworm, but many medical sites adviseagainstdoing that.

The acetic acid in the vinegar can cause longer term damage despite short term relief in those situations.

One part vinegar to two parts olive oil, mix well and rub into dry or itchy skin.

Let it soak in and then rinse off with warm water after 10 to 15 minutes.

You will need to do this a few nights in a row.

Some studieshave shown that apple cider vinegar can help with dandruff.

Wait a few minutes and rinse out.

You might have to repeat it a few times over the day.

Does the litter box smell stinky even with fresh litter?

Use vinegar to eliminate the odors.

Let it sit for 15 minutes, then dump, rinse and dry it.

Then refill it with fresh litter.

Vinegar is a natural way to clean and soothe a dogs ears.

you might also use it to wipe the pups paws if they have yeast infections.

you’re able to test your soilsalkalinity/aciditywith vinegar and baking soda.

You will need two small jars.

Mix a little bit of soil with distilled water in each until it is muddy.

Put in a splash of vinegar in one.

The soil is alkaline if it starts to bubble up a little.

Put a little bit of baking soda in the other jar.

Your soil is acidic if the jar with baking soda fizzes up.

Minimal fizzing in both jars means your soil is pretty neutral.

Vinegar can be used as pest control indoors and outdoors.

Spray vinegar on the kitchen or other surfaces if you see ants.

It destroys the pheromones (scents) they use to navigate.

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The Penny Hoarder contributor JoEllen Schilke writes on lifestyle and culture topics.

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