How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Clean Your Kitchen

ACV is great for removing stains, mineral deposits, coffee grounds, and tea leaf residue from coffee makers, teakettles, and teapots.

To clean them with ACV, you will need:

Ingredients

Steps to Follow

1. Fill your coffee maker, teakettle, or teapot with water, and add the ACV.
2. Run the coffee maker, boil the teakettle, or steep the teapot for 15 minutes, or until the water turns brown.
3. Discard the water, and rinse the coffee maker, teakettle, or teapot with clean water.
4. Repeat the process if necessary, until the water runs clear.
5. Enjoy the clean and descaled finish!

How to Clean Dishwashers with ACV

Dishwashers need to be cleaned too! They can get dirty and smelly from food residues, soap scum, and hard water.

To clean yours with ACV, you’ll need:

Ingredients

Steps to Follow

1. Fill a dishwasher-safe bowl or cup with ACV, and place it on the top rack of the dishwasher.
2. Run the dishwasher on a normal cycle, without any dishes or detergent.
3. Let the ACV work its magic, and clean and deodorize the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the dishwasher with a cloth or sponge, and remove any remaining dirt or grime.

How to Clean Refrigerators with ACV

Refrigerators can get messy and stinky from food spills, leaks, and spoils. To clean them with ACV, you will need:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of ACV
• 2 cups of warm water

Supplies

• A spray bottle
• A cloth or sponge

Steps to Follow

1. Mix the ACV and water in a spray bottle, and shake well to combine.
2. Spray the solution over the inside and outside of the refrigerator, and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen the dirt and odors.
3. Wipe the refrigerator with a cloth or sponge, and remove the residue and stains.
4. To finish, wipe the refrigerator with clean water, and dry it with a soft cloth.
5. Enjoy the clean and fresh-smelling result.

How to Clean Cookware with ACV

Noticing your cookware doesn’t look good anymore? Cookware can get burnt and stained from food residues, oil, and sauces. To clean them with ACV, you will need:

Steps to Follow

1. Fill the pot or pan with water, and add the ACV.
2. Bring the water to a boil, and let it simmer for 10 minutes 
   3. Scrub the pot or pan with a sponge or cloth, and remove the burnt and stained parts.
   4. Rinse the pot or pan with clean water, and dry it with a soft cloth.
   5. Enjoy your clean and shiny cookware!

How to Clean Sink Clogs with ACV

Sink clogs can be caused by hair, soap, food, or other debris that accumulate in the drain. To clean them with ACV, you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of ACV
• boiling water

Steps to Follow

1. Pour the baking soda down the drain, and make sure it reaches the clog.
2. Pour the ACV down the drain, and watch the bubbling reaction. This will help break down the clog and loosen it.
3. Wait for 15 minutes, then pour the boiling water down the drain to flush everything out.
4. Repeat the process if necessary, until the drain is clear.

How to Clean Sink Odors with ACV

Sink odors can be caused by bacteria, mold, or rotten food that linger in the drain. Use this recipe regularly to keep drains smelling fresh.

To clean them with ACV, you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of ACV
• 2 cups of hot water
• A few drops of lemon juice or essential oil (optional)

Steps to Follow

1. Mix the ACV, hot water, and lemon juice or essential oil (if using) in a bowl or jug, and stir well to combine.
2. Pour the solution down the drain, and let it sit for 10 minutes to kill the odor-causing germs and freshen up the drain.
3. Rinse the drain with clean water, and enjoy your fresh smelling sink.

How to Clean Sink Stains with ACV

Sink stains can be caused by hard water, rust, or food coloring that stain the sink surface. To clean them with ACV, you will need:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of ACV
• A sponge or cloth

Steps to Follow

1. Pour the ACV on a sponge or cloth, and rub it over the stained area in a circular motion.
2. Let the ACV sit for 10 minutes to dissolve the stain and brighten the sink.
3. Rinse the sink with clean water, and dry it with a soft cloth.
4. Enjoy the spotless and gleaming result.

How to Clean Countertops with ACV

Countertops can get dirty and sticky from food spills, crumbs, and grease. To clean them with ACV, you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of ACV
• 2 cups of water
• A few drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

Supplies

• A spray bottle
• A cloth or sponge

Steps to Follow

1. Mix the ACV and water in a spray bottle, and shake well to combine.
2. Spray the solution over the countertops, and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen the dirt and grime.
3. Wipe the countertops with a cloth or sponge, and remove the residue and stains.
4. Rinse the countertops with clean water, and dry them with a soft cloth.
5. Enjoy your sparkling countertops!