Susan Yen
L.Ac
When most of us think of vinegar, we think of salad dressing and marinade. But vinegar is a natural and effective all-purpose disinfectant.
Distilled white vinegar is a good substitute for harsh household cleansers, particularly for those who are sensitive to or are allergic to common household cleaning agents. To clean the bathroom floor, simply use a 4:1 or 6:1 water and vinegar ratio (depending on your tolerance to the vinegar smell).
During the winter, cold and flu germs are often prevalent indoors from coughing, sneezing, and just generally staying indoors more often when the weather is bad.
To disinfect a room, boil water with vinegar (4:1 ratio) or some eucalyptus oil and let the vapor permeate the room.
To keep the house smelling like a pickle jar, open south facing windows during the day and let the sun’s warmth aerate the rooms.
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