9. Relieve Gas And Bloating
ACV can help prevent abdominal distress by breaking mimicking stomach acid to break down stubborn foods.
Simply drink a glass of raw apple cider vinegar diluted in warm water before meals and eat smaller portions.
The warm water will also help digestion and prevent constipation.
10. Neutralize Odors At Home
Rather then filling your home with toxic air freshners and scented candles, just mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle and spray throughout your home. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a calming mix.
The smell of vinegar will go away after an hour or so, along with the unpleasant smells it covered up. This mix works particularly well for pet odors.
11. Use As A Nontoxic Cleaner
All it takes is a few household ingredients and a few minutes of your time!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar
- essential oil blend (20-40 drops)
Instructions:
- In a spray bottle, combine equal parts warm water and vinegar.
- Add 10-20 drops essential oil(s) of choice.
- Replace the cap, and shake generously.
- Use as you would any other all-purpose cleaner for wood, glass, stainless steel and porcelain, but it’s best to apply a small amount to the surface first.
- Shake before use and wipe away with a microfiber cloth.
As for essential oils, try germ-fighting lavender, lemongrass, oregano, sweet orange or tea tree oil.
12. Unclog Drains
This recipe will work best when used regularly, say monthly, and once you’ve removed any large bits of debris from your kitchen or bathroom sink manually. (10)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of vinegar
- 1/2 cup of baking soda
- 4 cups of boiling hot water
Instructions:
- Sprinkle the baking soda down the drain.
- Pour the vinegar down the drain and watch it fizz for five to 10 minutes.
- Chase the first two ingredients with boiling water (careful not to burn yourself with the steam).
13. Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew
Vinegar is a mild acid which can kill 82% of mold species. Just pour vinegar into a spray bottle without watering it down. Spray the vinegar onto the moldy surface and leave it to sit for an hour. Finally, wipe the area clean with water and allow the surface to dry. For stubborn spots, sprinkle baking soda on the area before spraying and leave it a few minutes before wiping down. (11)
If you’re cleaning fabric, simply toss it into the washing machine with 1/2 cup baking soda and a cup of vinegar for the rinse cycle.
14. De-Wrinkle Clothes
If you don’t have an iron on hand, mix vinegar and water in a 1-3 ratio in a spray bottle. Spray wrinkles directly and let the clothes hang dry. Then, simply let the clothes hang dry.
15. Remove Furniture Stains
The acetic acid in ACV breaks down water and food stains from wood, carpet, cloth and tile. To used on hardwod floors, dilute 1/2 cup of unfiltered vinegar to 1 gallon of warm water. Use a sponge or cloth as remove as much of the water from the floor as possible. (12)