{"id":20192,"date":"2022-07-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=20192"},"modified":"2024-04-22T21:00:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T11:00:53","slug":"does-vinegar-kill-germs-or-bacteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/does-vinegar-kill-germs-or-bacteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Vinegar Really Antibacterial? What Really Kills Germs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-Vinegar-Really-Antibacterial-What-Really-Kills-Germs.jpg\" alt=\"Is Vinegar Really Antibacterial? What Really Kills Germs\" class=\"wp-image-20195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-Vinegar-Really-Antibacterial-What-Really-Kills-Germs.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-Vinegar-Really-Antibacterial-What-Really-Kills-Germs-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-Vinegar-Really-Antibacterial-What-Really-Kills-Germs-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-Vinegar-Really-Antibacterial-What-Really-Kills-Germs-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Our Steps \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinegar is a must-have product at home, and its uses are endless, even outside of the kitchen. Besides being used in most salad dressings and cooking, it\u2019s also a common ingredient in homemade cleaning and disinfecting products. It\u2019s cheap, natural, and chemical-free, an excellent choice for nature lovers. And since keeping our Australian homes safe from viruses has been a hot topic lately, you might be wondering does vinegar kill bacteria? Is it really good for disinfecting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the answer is it depends. While vinegar can be an effective alternative cleaner, it\u2019s not that powerful in disinfecting, as you will see further into the article. There are a lot of studies and tests around vinegar\u2019s properties and its combination with other eco products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Looking for a green disinfectant and not sure vinegar kills germs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Want to know what makes one product a disinfectant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Don\u2019t know if vinegar is safe for all types of surfaces at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn the facts from the pros. We\u2019ve gathered everything you need to know about vinegar\u2019s cleaning and disinfecting abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Cleaners_VS_disinfectants\">Cleaners VS disinfectants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Vinegar_as_a_cleaning_product\">Vinegar as a cleaning product<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What_you_can_clean_with_vinegar\">What you can clean with vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#What_you_cant_clean_with_vinegar\">What you can\u2019t clean with vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cleaners_VS_disinfectants\">Cleaners VS disinfectants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s first clarify the difference between cleaners and disinfectants. Cleaners\u2019 primary purpose is to remove dirt, build-up grime and other impurities. They also eliminate bad smells from the surfaces. Cleaners can kill some germs or physically remove them, but not all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, disinfectants can\u2019t dissolve and remove soils on surfaces, and most can\u2019t remove odour. Their main purpose is to kill all the germs on the treated area. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves detergents that kill 100% of the bacteria and viruses in up to 10 minutes as commercial household disinfectants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cleaners<\/th><th>Disinfectants<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>contain soap and other cleaning substances<\/td><td>contain quaternary ammonium chloride (QUATS), peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, or bleach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>remove dirt, debris, and grime<\/td><td>can\u2019t dissolve build-up grime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>physically remove germs and kill some of them<\/td><td>kill germs like bacteria and viruses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.table-scroll -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Vinegar_as_a_cleaning_product\">Vinegar as a cleaning product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, is vinegar a disinfectant? The answer is both yes and no. Vinegar is not classified as a disinfectant by EPA. That means even if it can kill some germs, it\u2019ll not completely disinfect your surfaces. The acetic acid in the vinegar attacks the germs&#8217; cell structure and changes it, but it cannot deal with all of them. And it\u2019ll not help you against SARS-CoV-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10656352\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US studies<\/a> show that vinegar can kill some food-borne pathogenic bacteria as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9713753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escherichia coli bacteria<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15698693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salmonella on leafy vegetables<\/a>. Moreover, higher temperatures and adding salt to the vinegar can increase its antibacterial activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not the best antibacterial option, vinegar can be a perfect eco-friendly multipurpose cleaner and a good part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/sustainable-living-the-eco-friendly-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable way of life<\/a>. Household white one contains 5 &#8211; 7% acetic acid, which is powerful enough to dissolve stubborn dirt and remove unpleasant smells.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tHome-made bleach and alcohol solutions are more effective disinfectants than vinegar ones.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cleaning Vinegar vs White Vinegar &#8211; What&#8217;s the Difference?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"White vinegar in a bottle ready for cleaning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Cleaning Vinegar vs White Vinegar | What&#8217;s the difference?\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-whats-the-difference\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cleaning Vinegar vs White Vinegar &#8211; What&#8217;s the Difference?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCleaning Vinegar vs White Vinegar &#8211; What&#8217;s the Difference?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_you_can_clean_with_vinegar\">What you can clean with vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade solutions with vinegar are great and easy way to perform your environmentally-safe <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/cleaning-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaning session<\/a> while at the same time freshening the surfaces at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With vinegar, you can effectively clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Windows and glass<\/strong> &#8211; It dissolves water stains and leaves the windows crystal clear and streak-free. Remember that cleaning mirrors with vinegar is not a good idea, as the solution can corrode the silver backing if it leaks behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Drains<\/strong> &#8211; By breaking down accumulated dirt, vinegar can unclog minor blockages and remove the foul odours from the drains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Sinks, bathtubs and tails<\/strong> &#8211; Vinegar makes bathroom and floor surfaces shiny and the grout and cracks of the tails free of debris. It also prevents bacteria and mould build-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Cupboards and countertops (if not made of natural stone or waxed wood)<\/strong> &#8211; It will effectively remove the stains and fingerprints from the surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Stovetops<\/strong> &#8211; The acidity of the white wine vinegar will loosen the food stains and remove the grime. For solid dirt combination of vinegar and baking soda, left for 20 min will do the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Walls<\/strong> &#8211; Vinegar is the ideal eco way to remove stubborn wall stains, including nicotine stains from smoking. It doesn\u2019t damage the colour of the walls. To ensure that, you can first test on a hidden spot on the wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Microwaves, coffee makers, and tea kettles<\/strong> &#8211; Solution with vinegar and baking soda will loosen the microwave&#8217;s food stains, mineral buildups and bad smell. It\u2019s also suitable for descaling coffee makers and kettles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Washing machines, dishwashers and fridges (without the rubber parts)<\/strong> &#8211; You can easily clean and freshen the inside parts of the machines. However, you should not add vinegar to the washing cycle because the acid can damage the rubber gaskets or water hoses and cause leaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to use vinegar as an all-purpose cleaner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"><\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1657287424286\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Prepare the solution<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add some drops of essential oil if you want to reduce the sour smell. Shake it well, and you are ready to clean.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1657287434482\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Apply it on the surfaces<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Spray the solution on the surface. Use it for stovetops, countertops, sink, the tiles in the kitchen and the bathroom, as well as windows.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1657287445174\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Leave it to work and wipe<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Leave the mix for a few minutes to work. If you want to benefit from vinegar\u2019s anti-germ properties, leave it for about 30 min. After that, wipe with a clean cloth.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--warning\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-warning\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tKeep in mind that you don&#8217;t have to mix vinegar with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Castile_soap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">castile soap or bleach<\/a>. The acid will release toxic fumes and take back the soap&#8217;s oils. If you notice a strange smell while mixing household cleaners, leave immediately and ventilate the space.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-your-floor-tiles-sparkling-clean-with-vinegar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Make Your Floor Tiles Sparkling Clean with Vinegar!\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-clean-floor-tiles-with-vinegar-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"A guide on cleaning tile floors with vinegar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-clean-floor-tiles-with-vinegar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-clean-floor-tiles-with-vinegar-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-clean-floor-tiles-with-vinegar-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-clean-floor-tiles-with-vinegar-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"A guide on cleaning tile floors with vinegar.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-your-floor-tiles-sparkling-clean-with-vinegar\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Make Your Floor Tiles Sparkling Clean with Vinegar!\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Make Your Floor Tiles Sparkling Clean with Vinegar!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_you_cant_clean_with_vinegar\">What you can\u2019t clean with vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as acetic acid reacts with the organic chemicals in dirt and stains, it can damage some surfaces in your home, especially the organic ones. Here is the list of things you must be careful with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--minus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Device screens<\/strong> &#8211; Vinegar can damage the anti-glare finish of the screens and can even affect the performance of touch screens. Use a specialised screen cleaning product instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Aluminium, copper, cast iron and low-quality stainless steel items<\/strong> &#8211; Keep away these metals from vinegar as it will remove their finish and will make them rust and corrode faster. Use specialised products for these items too, or stick to classic dish soap and warm water solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Clothes iron<\/strong> &#8211; Never pour vinegar into the iron tank, as it can damage the lining inside and other metal parts. Most irons have a self-cleaning function that you can use with clear water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Rubber parts of kitchen appliances<\/strong> &#8211; While vinegar is safe for the plastic and most of the metal parts of the appliances, it can damage the rubber parts and gaskets. Clean them with soapy water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Ranges<\/strong> &#8211; Vinegar can damage the metal\u2019s enamel on some ranges, but even if not, it will not break down the greasy build-ups that these appliances accumulate. Get an alkaline cleaner instead. It will easily degrease the build-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Wooden flooring and furniture<\/strong> &#8211; You shouldn\u2019t clean wood floors, and waxed surfaces with vinegar as the acetic acid can damage the shiny finish, making it look cloudy and dull. Stick to cleaners specially manufactured for waxed wood or dish soap and water mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Natural stone, including marble and limestone<\/strong> &#8211; Vinegar will remove the coating of natural stones and can dissolve any sealants if such are applied. Instead, use a universal non-aggressive detergent. Again, dish soap and warm water solution is enough in most cases. Rub with a soft scrub pad to remove stubborn stains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>While this is an extensive list of items vinegar can damage, it\u2019s always a good idea to test your solution on a not visible part before starting the cleaning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you already know, vinegar is an excellent option if you want a solution that can clean, deodorise, and kill around 80% of the bacteria and viruses in your house. You better stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pesticide-registration\/selected-epa-registered-disinfectants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA-approved products<\/a>, if disinfection and sanitisation are what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Not sure what product to use for cleaning and disinfection your home?<\/h3> <!-- \/.check-price-box__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Relax and leave the task to a Fantastic professional cleaner!<\/p> <!-- \/.check-price-box__desc -->\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"Cleaning\" >\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"certificates-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"certificates certificates--small\">\n\t<li class=\"certificates__title\">We're certified:<\/li>\n\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-bicsc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-fwc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-safe-cantractor\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-green-achiever\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-chas\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-fmc\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul> <!-- \/.certificates -->\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.certificates-holder -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__image\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/check-price-box-bg.png\" alt=\"Not sure what product to use for cleaning and disinfection your home?\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__image -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Vinegar is not approved as a disinfectant by EPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Still, it can be used as an effective and eco-friendly household cleaner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Leave it to work for about 30 min if you want to kill around 80% of household germs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Don\u2019t use vinegar to clean device screens, rubber parts and gaskets, iron, copper and aluminium, waxed wood and stone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>We hope this article answers all the questions you have about vinegar. Please, leave a comment below and share your experience with eco cleaners.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vinegar is a must-have product at home, and its uses are endless, even outside of the kitchen. Besides being used in most salad dressings and cooking, it\u2019s also a common ingredient in homemade cleaning and disinfecting products. It\u2019s cheap, natural, and chemical-free, an excellent choice for nature lovers. 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