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Vim & Vinegar

I think white distilled vinegar is kind of a wonder product. It seems as if its possibilities are endless. From seasoning potato salad to cleaning the coffee pot, I go through several bottles of Heinz White Vinegar a year. But my new favorite use for vinegar is to clean windows and mirrors. It does a better job than the old standby toxin-ridden glass cleaners—goodbye streaks and hello healthy home!

The main ingredient in many glass cleaners is ammonia, a poison that can irritate your skin, eyes, and respiratory system. A homemade vinegar-based glass cleaner is a great green alternative and Green Clean has an easy recipe so you can make your own.

Vinegar-Based Window Cleaner
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 quart warm water
Spray bottle (size of your choice)

Mix all ingredients well. Spritz on windows and use a natural linen towel, soft cloth, or microfiber cloth (my personal choice) to clean.

The shelf life for this cleaner is indefinite, so keep the leftovers in your cleaning cupboard for reuse.

Green Clean offers more tips and recipes for using distilled white vinegar as a replacement for many toxic cleaning supplies.

Posted by GreenClean at 12:22 PM