How to Make a Vinegar Disinfectant Cleaner

Clean naturally with vinegar

Vinegar has been used as natural disinfectant for centuries. Ancient Romans used it to disinfect drinking water. American Civil War soldiers used it to disinfect wounds. Modern households are full of chemicals. If you are interested in disinfecting your home without the use of chemicals, consider using vinegar instead.

Things You'll Need

• Borax or baking soda
• Vinegar
• Hot water
• Liquid castile soap
• Spray bottles
• Hydrogen peroxide

Instructions

Vinegar, Borax and Baking Soda

1. Put 2 tsp. of borax and 4 tbsp. of vinegar into a spray bottle. You can replace the borax with baking soda.

2. Add three cups of hot water, and 1/4 tsp. of liquid castile soap into the bottle.

3. Spray the mixture onto the area to be disinfected. Rinse with fresh water.

Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

1. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar.

2. Fill a second spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide.

3. Spray vinegar on the area you want to disinfect. Then spray with hydrogen peroxide.

4. Rinse with water or wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Test these methods on an inconspicuous section prior to applying to the entire area.

References

• Earth Easy: Live Nontoxic Solutions
• Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits: Cleaning with Vinegar
• Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits: Vinegar as a Disinfectant

Resources

• The Vinegar Institute