Distilled vinegar is the best base product to use to create safe, effective cleaning solutions. It is far more effective in killing germs than bleach which is highly toxic.
Numerous studies show that a straight 5 percent solution of distilled white vinegar—the kind you can buy in the supermarket—kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80 percent of germs (viruses).
Organic distilled white vinegar is colorless with a neutral acidic flavor. The vinegar is created using 100% organic corn and rye as source material. All processing steps and the finished product itself conform to organic standards.
But companies can’t claim on their packaging that vinegar is a disinfectant since it is registered as a food product with the Environmental Protection Agency. However, it seems to be common knowledge in the industry that vinegar is powerfully antibacterial. The Good Housekeeping Institute also confirmed this.
Distilled vinegar mixed with water and liquid soap is good for cleaning:
- glass and mirrors
- wood and tile floors
- carpets
- furniture, countertops and kitchen sinks
- bathroom tile, toilets and tubs
Click here for general purpose cleaning recipes using distilled vinegar.