White Vinegar: The Natural Cleaning Hero You’re Probably Underusing
If bicarbonate is the powerhouse, then white vinegar is the all-rounder. It’s affordable, effective, and brilliant for cutting through limescale, grease, and everyday grime all without needing to mix it with anything else.
Here are 10 simple ways to use white vinegar on its own around your home 👇
White Vinegar Hacks
Descale Kettle
Fill with equal parts water and white vinegar, boil, leave to sit for 20–30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Limescale gone
Shine Taps
Spray directly onto taps, leave for 5–10 minutes, then wipe with a microfibre cloth. It melts away water marks and restores shine.
Clean Shower Screens
Spray onto glass, leave briefly, then buff dry. It cuts through soap scum and hard water marks beautifully.
Freshen Washing Machine
Pour a cup into the drum and run a hot empty cycle. It helps remove odours and detergent build-up.
Soften Towels Naturally
Add to the fabric conditioner drawer instead of conditioner. It helps remove residue and keeps towels fluffy (don’t worry — the smell disappears once dry).
Clean Windows
Spray lightly onto glass and wipe with a lint-free cloth for a streak-free finish.
Deodorise Drains
Pour directly down the plughole and leave to neutralise smells before flushing with hot water.
Wipe Down Fridge Shelves
Spray onto shelves and wipe clean. It helps remove sticky marks and neutralise food smells.
Remove Limescale from Showerhead
Soak the showerhead in a bowl of white vinegar for a few hours, then rinse. It helps restore water flow.
Clean Stainless Steel
Light spray, wipe with a microfibre cloth, and buff dry for a streak-free finish on appliances.
Why I Always Keep a Bottle of White Vinegar in my caddy
✔ Cuts through limescale
✔ Neutralises odours
✔ Affordable and effective
✔ Multi-purpose
It may not smell glamorous in the bottle, but once dry, that scent disappears leaving surfaces fresh and clean.
Sometimes the simplest products really are the best 🤍