If you have some leafy greens that are looking a little sorry and wilted, you can toss them in cold water and a little bit of vinegar to perk them up.

Wipe your car windows with a solution of three parts vinegar and one part water to prevent them from frosting over in the winter.

Hardwood floors require care, and many of us prefer to use non-toxic cleaners that are safe for kids and pets. After sweeping, dusting, and/or vacuuming your hardwood floors, you’re ready to start mopping.

To create the solution, mix ½ cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water. Next, dip your mop in the solution and ring out, leaving a bit damp. Mop in the direction of the floorboards, making sure to rinse the mop frequently and freshen the solution if it begins to appear dirty.

You can reduce and prevent lint and pet hair from clinging to your clothes by adding just half a cup of distilled white vinegar to your normal wash.

Vinegar can help you cut through grease. Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar in a sink full of hot water and liquid dish soap to cut through that grease.

It’s scream-worthy when you open your fridge only to find that you forgot about that cucumber you put in the crisper a few weeks ago or that your ketchup bottle inexplicably leaked. In order to keep it clean, wipe down your refrigerator with equal parts white vinegar and water, remembering to give the side walls a good cleaning as well.

High-efficiency, front-loading washing machines are great for saving water but tend to develop a musty smell. Let vinegar come to the rescue by wiping down the rubber seal around the door with equal parts vinegar and water. Also, make sure to remove any debris from the crevices around the rubber.

Spray ant hills with one part water and one part vinegar to kill them. Spray areas where ants are likely to invade to keep them at bay.

Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a bucket to create a solution for cleaning your computer, fax machine, and other equipment. Use Q-tips to get into tighter areas. Make sure to use a clean cloth and squeeze out as much excess liquid as you can before wiping down.

The steam from a boiling bowl of vinegar will loosen the caked-on gunk in your microwave. Then, simply wipe it clean with a clean sponge or cloth.

When a sponge is used one too many times to clean dirty dishes, bacteria can start to breed. Instead of tossing away your smelly dish sponges, simply renew their life! Put the sponge in a dish (with just enough water to cover it) and add ¼ cup of white vinegar. Soak overnight, and your sponge will smell like new in the morning.

Don’t you love the “snuggly” feeling of new towels, clothes, and fabrics? I sure do, but it gets lost after the very first wash. To keep that feeling, add 1 cup of white vinegar to your rinse dispenser, and your fabrics will become soft and snuggly just like when you first bought them. It also prevents static cling!

Get rid of unwanted garden weeds by pouring apple cider vinegar onto the weeds. The weeds will die, but your soil will stay healthy.

“When it comes to stinky shoes, you need to go right to the source of the problem, the stinky feet! A vinegar soak a few times a week will do the trick to keep feet smelling clean and fresh,” says One Good Thing By Jillee. She also has a tutorial.

Sometimes stemware and glasses can become cloudy after being put in the dishwasher or when air drying. To prevent this, wrap your glasses in vinegar-soaked paper towels. The cloudy deposits will rinse right off.

For an easy way to clean your bathtub — even with soap scum build-up — without having to use too much elbow grease, simply mix ½ cup white vinegar, heated in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, with ¼ cup liquid dish soap (Dawn is recommended). Pour the solution into a spray bottle, and spray into your tub and on shower walls and fixtures. Let sit for 30 minutes, and then wipe clean with a sponge.

Sometimes during a shower, we feel that the pressure is slowing or look up at the showerhead and see cruddy, green, or white residue. To combat this, soak the showerhead in a solution of ½ cup vinegar to 1 quart of water. Bonus tip: Put the solution in a plastic bag and tie around the showerhead to soak.

Insects such as ants, spiders, and other bugs are opposed to the smell of vinegar. So, to deter them from creeping into your home, spray this mixture around window sills and the thresholds of doors.

In a spray bottle, mix 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water and add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Mix it up, and start spraying your way to a home free of creepy-crawlers!

When you’re boiling eggs, be sure to add a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar. It will help ensure that the shells don’t crack, and it will also make them easy to peel once they’re cooked.

If you want to stop cats from causing mischief outdoors, soak a sponge in vinegar and place it in that area. Cats hate the smell! And, if your cat is marking its territory in your home, spray the area with vinegar. This will help get rid of the smell and prevent recurrences. Also, one part of white vinegar and three parts of water poured over a pet stain and blotted with a clean cloth will neutralize the order.

Distilled white vinegar is a great disinfectant. It kills unwanted bacteria and germs on clothes. Just add 1 to 2 cups of vinegar to your laundry instead of bleach.

Spray vinegar on your fresh stains, and then let it soak for a few minutes. Throw the clothing into the wash, and watch your stains come right off. For older stains, continue spraying the vinegar and blot with a white cloth. Once it’s lightened, put it into the wash.

Using vinegar in your meat marinade is a great way to not only create a delicious dish but to also help tenderize your meat. Add herbs and spices to your choice of vinegar, and let your meat soak for at least 20 minutes. Even better, let it sit in the fridge overnight.

“For a sore throat caused by coughs and colds, gargle with a glass of warm water with a tablespoon of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of salt added. Use as often as needed until your sore throat is gone,” says Tips Bulletin.

Get rid of water marks on your wooden furniture by rubbing the area, with the grain, with a mixture of equal parts of vinegar and vegetable oil.

Most of us use the same toothbrush for several (or more) months before discarding. So, it’s a good idea every now and then to sanitize your toothbrush. In a glass, mix together ½ cup of water, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Let your toothbrush soak for 30 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.

If slugs and snails are compromising your plant growth, spray them with some undiluted vinegar. This will make them wither and die.

A simple vinegar solution is perfect for washing fruits and veggies. The vinegar will dissolve any wax on the fruits and also remove pesticide residue. Rinse with warm water afterward.

To help keep those pearly whites white, give yourself a brush with distilled white vinegar once a week. Brushing with vinegar will help whiten your teeth and kill any bacteria in your mouth that cause bad breath.

Clean out your drain and garbage disposal by pouring 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar down your drain. The foam will eat up the gunk, as well as deodorize.

White clothing can gradually become dirtier and darker over time. This is a result of detergent residue and stains. To prevent this from happening, add 1–2 cups of vinegar to the wash for regular whitening of whites. If you really want to whiten dirty clothes, then soak individual items in 5 cups of water and 2 cups of vinegar overnight before you wash.

You can wind up with dirt and allergens on your hands after spending a day working in your garden. Wash your hands with some distilled vinegar to cleanse them of debris and make sure that they don’t itch.

Preserve the colors of your clothes by adding 1 cup of vinegar to the beginning of your wash cycle. It protects against color bleeding. If you’re really worried, then soak an item overnight in a mixture of water and vinegar before you wash it with other items.

Prevent cheese from becoming dried out by wrapping it in a vinegar-soaked cloth. It will also help prevent mold from going on the surface.

We all want to keep fresh flowers alive for as long as possible, but after a few days, they often begin to droop. Simply add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar to 1 quart of water and pour into your flower vase to freshen them up.

Toward the end of the bottle or container of your condiments, it can become very hard to get the rest out. Most condiments already contain a bit of vinegar, so just add a few teaspoons of your favorite vinegar to the bottle and give it a shake. Although it will be a bit diluted, you can get the last bit of ketchup, mayo, or mustard out.

Yoga mats can become yucky and dirty after a few uses and being stored in the corner. Give it a nice clean by putting a mixture of water, vinegar, and a few drops of essential oil (for fragrance) in a spray bottle. Spritz your yoga mat and wipe with a cloth.

You can soak garden tools, like a rake or hoe, overnight in vinegar to get rid of rust and grime. Then rinse the tools off with water.

Having a wet rag to clean up spills and messes is always handy. Create your own grab-and-go rag by keeping a washcloth in a mason jar with a bit of water and vinegar.

There’s nothing worse than pulling clean dishes out of a stinky-smelling dishwasher. To clean, simply pour 1 cup of vinegar into your empty dishwasher and run a full cycle. Doing this monthly will keep your dishes clean.

Plants like gardenias, holly, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and begonias grow beautifully in acidic soil. Spray them with a mixture of 1 gallon of water to 1 cup of white vinegar to help them grow.

Mix some undiluted water with white vinegar, and use it to scrub your birdbath. Make sure to rinse it off with water.

Mixing vinegar with dish soap is just one of the many ways to deter annoying fruit flies. Just add three drops of dish soap to a bowl full of vinegar and leave it uncovered. When the fruit flies land on the vinegar, they will sink down and drown.

To remove ink from walls, dab straight white vinegar onto the wall’s surface using a sponge or clean cloth. Repeat this process as necessary to remove the ink.

If you want to cleanly remove a bumper sticker, spray it with white vinegar until it’s completely saturated. It will peel right off. You may have to spray it a few times though.

Are your ice cubes starting to taste funny? Is the bottom of your ice cube tray coated in residue? Give those trays a refresher by soaking them in undiluted vinegar for 4–5 hours. Then, rinse them with water and allow them to air dry.

This hack might seem super strange, but it actually works amazingly well. Prepare a foot soak with 1 part Listerine, 1 part vinegar, and 2 parts warm water. Soak for about 15–20 minutes. It’s really easy, very affordable, and will make your feet feel like a baby’s!

If rabbits are ruining your garden, you can soak cotton balls in distilled vinegar and place them in a 35mm film container or something similar. Poke holes in the top of the container, and place it in your garden to keep rabbits at bay.

If you like to work out and sweat through your clothes, then there’s always that nasty, musky smell in your laundry. Normal detergent doesn’t always remove it because of the materials on the athletic gear, but distilled white vinegar will.

Add 1–2 cups of vinegar to your wash to remove the odor, or pre-soak your gear in vinegar to get a deeper cleanse.

Soak your skunked animal or child in a solution of equal parts vinegar and water before you rinse them with fresh water. This will remove the skunk smell.

Household scissors, especially those kept in the kitchen, often get sticky or appear to have some sort of questionable residue present. Simply wipe the blades with a damp cloth soaked in white vinegar and then dry them off. This avoids rusting the metal and gives your scissors a sharp, new look!

White vinegar is a great home remedy for eliminating dandruff and curing a dry, flaky scalp. Once a week, pour a cup of white vinegar on your scalp and let it sit for 55 minutes. Continue until the problem has been resolved.

Clogged sink? Pour half a cup of baking soda into your drain followed by a cup of vinegar. The sink should foam up. Run your faucet once the foam stops to free the clog and rinse out your sink.

Is there some sticky residue left behind on a wall or counter? Spray vinegar over it, and let it sit for a few seconds. The residue will come up when you scrub it.

If you’re questioning the freshness of your morning coffee, clean your coffee pot with vinegar. To clean, simply pour 1 cup of vinegar into your coffee maker and turn it on. Do this once a month to make sure your coffee tastes as it should!

Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and toss it at the bottom of your empty trash can. Let it sit overnight. Remove your bread the next day, and enjoy a stink-free trash can.

Don’t buy expensive cleaners. Make your own all-purpose cleaner with vinegar. Just pour some vinegar, water, and a little dishwashing liquid into a spray bottle.

Need to de-wrinkle but don’t want to bust out the iron? Mix 1 part of vinegar with 3 parts of water in a spray bottle, and spray your clothing. The wrinkles should be gone once your garment dries.

Is your cat scratching up your couch? Spray your furniture with some vinegar. The cats will be repelled by the smell.

To clean outdoor water spigots, fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie it over the spigot to keep it submerged overnight. Then rinse everything it with water.

Keep your glasses smudge-free with vinegar. Just spray some on your lenses and wipe with a soft cloth. It will immediately dissolve the grime on your lenses.

Vinegar is a really good cleaning agent, especially if you are aiming for deep cleaning and removing unpleasant odors in your oven. Just put a mixture of baking powder and water on your empty oven and let it sit overnight. The next day, wipe the paste-like mixture and spray the oven with vinegar. Let the foam stay for at least 15 minutes and, finally, wipe out everything and enjoy a clean and fresh oven!

You can also use vinegar for cleaning your windows! Just mix water, detergent, and vinegar in a bucket and spray on. Wipe the mixture, and see just how clear your windows will be after using this magical cleaning concoction!

Make removing candle wax easier by blow drying the wax buildup first so that most of it will be removed. After that, wipe away the residue using a cloth dipped in a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar.

Make the dye on your Easter eggs extra bright by adding vinegar to the mix. For every cup of hot water or dye mix, add 2 teaspoons of vinegar. Your colors will pop!

Vinegar also helps in keeping your wood paneling clean. Prepare a mixture of 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup olive oil. Add two cups of warm water to complete the concoction. Dip a cloth on the mixture, and wipe your wood paneling with it.

Your silver wares also get to benefit from vinegar. Just add a teaspoon of salt on a cup of vinegar. Add about one cup of flour to create a paste-like consistency. Put this paste on your silver wares and let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing them with warm water and using a soft cloth to wipe them.

Prepare a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar in your bucket. Using a cotton glove, dip your hand in the solution and wipe each blind.

Did you know that vinegar can also help you a lot in preparing a surface before painting on it? If you’re going to paint a wall, just wipe it with vinegar and let it dry. Paint should stick easier with vinegar on the walls.

White vinegar has incredible disinfecting and antibacterial properties. Soak your feet in a mixture of water and vinegar for a few minutes every day to help fight any toenail or foot fungi that you’re battling.

Wooden cutting boards can be tough to clean. But, by using vinegar in cleaning cutting boards, you will find that it can be so much easier to keep them clean and free from odors!

Toilet bowl stains can be nasty. It’s such good news that vinegar is all you need to get rid of the stain and the odor that comes with it. Just spray the toilet bowl with vinegar, let it sit for a few minutes, and wipe the stains away.

Vinegar is an important part of creating butter milk. Just add one tablespoon of vinegar in a cup of milk and wait for a few minutes until the milk slightly curdles. Whisk the concoction, and voila! You have butter milk.

Rice can become fluffier when cooked with a bit of vinegar. Just add a teaspoon of it while the rice is boiling, and you will have fluffier rice after a few minutes.

Ear itch can be really annoying for your pets and may even lead to constant scratching. You can prevent them from scratching behind their ears by cleaning this part with a soft cloth dipped in vinegar.