How to Get Rid of a Household Odor Using Vinegar

Removing and preventing odors in your home seems like a never ending task, but it can be simple if you know the best ways to use vinegar to accomplish this task. From deodorizing your refrigerator to taking care of your bathroom smells, vinegar is a multifaceted cleaning assistant. Whether using regular vinegar or White vinegar, your cleaning chores will be much easier with this companion.

Instructions

1. Fill an ice tray with a mixture of one cup vinegar and enough water to fill the ice tray. Place in the freezer until frozen. Place the cubes in the disposal and run it for about a minute. Then flush it with cold water. This will remove any smells in the disposal.

2. Wash out your refrigerator with a solution of equal amounts water and vinegar. This cleans the refrigerator and takes care of odor as well.

3. Clean up a pet’s mess, and the odors that go with it, by covering the spot with vinegar and letting it sit for five minutes. Blot the stain up with a dry cloth until dry. Repeat the process as often as necessary with persistent stains and odors.

References

• The Vinegar Institute: Uses and Tips
• Vinegar Tips: Cleaning