Vinegar is one of the most powerful, affordable, and eco-friendly cleaners out there. It cuts through grease, eliminates odors, and even helps kill bacteria—all without synthetic chemicals or plastic waste. If you’re looking for a sustainable way to clean, vinegar might just become your new go-to.
Why Use Vinegar for Cleaning?
Unlike conventional cleaners filled with artificial fragrances and questionable ingredients, vinegar is completely natural, biodegradable, and non-toxic. It’s safe to use around kids and pets, won’t pollute waterways, and is an effective alternative to chemical-laden products. Plus, it comes in glass bottles, making it easy to ditch plastic-heavy cleaners.
How to Clean with Vinegar
1. All-Purpose Cleaner
Forget store-bought sprays—vinegar makes an amazing all-purpose cleaner for most surfaces.
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How to Make It: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a reusable spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil (like lemon or lavender) for a fresh scent.
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How to Use It: Spray onto counters, sinks, and hard surfaces, then wipe clean with UNpaper® Towels or a reusable Cleaning Cloth.
2. Natural Glass & Mirror Cleaner
Skip ammonia-based glass cleaners and get streak-free shine with this simple vinegar mix.
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How to Make It: Combine 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
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How to Use It: Lightly spritz mirrors and glass surfaces, then wipe with a dry cloth or a reusable UNpaper® Towel for a lint-free finish.
3. Odor Neutralizer
Vinegar doesn’t just mask odors—it neutralizes them completely.
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How to Use It: Place a small dish of vinegar in the fridge to absorb smells or spritz diluted vinegar into the air to tackle musty odors. You can even add it to laundry as a natural fabric freshener.
4. Deep Clean for Coffee Makers & Dishwashers
Hard water buildup and soap scum? Vinegar to the rescue.
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For Coffee Makers: Fill the reservoir with equal parts vinegar and water, run a cycle, then rinse with clean water.
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For Dishwashers: Pour a cup of vinegar into the bottom rack and run an empty cycle to break down buildup and keep things fresh.
5. Floor & Tile Cleaner
Vinegar is tough on grime but gentle on most floors.
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How to Make It: Mix ½ cup vinegar with a gallon of warm water.
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How to Use It: Mop floors with a reusable pad or cloth to remove dirt without harsh chemicals. (Skip this on natural stone, as vinegar can wear it down.)
What Not to Clean with Vinegar
Vinegar is amazing, but it’s not for everything. Avoid using it on natural stone (like granite and marble), unfinished wood, or anything that could be damaged by acid.
Make Vinegar Part of Your Sustainable Cleaning Routine
Cleaning with vinegar is an easy, affordable, and plastic-free way to keep your home fresh and chemical-free. Pair it with Marley’s Monsters UNpaper® Towels, Washable Dusters, and Reusable Spray Bottles for a zero-waste cleaning routine that actually works.
