White vinegar threads

Ticklemouse

You don't need to stick to white vinegar. I had trouble sourcng 5L tubs of the white, so I have resorted to el cheapo malt - I tend mainly to use it in my washing machine. I bought 2 x 5L tubs from Costco last week - I believe they were £1.59 each.

(No, it doesn't stain your clothes - I use it on my whites as well as colours)

BUBBLES_3

I have heard that Vinigar is good for cleaning windows? If it is, does anyone know what the dilution rate should be? I want to wash my conservatory with my superspray hose end sprayer cause the roof is looking a bit dark and if I use detergent I might cover the avenue in foam!! I thought vinigar being invisible so to speek....Thanks in advance

dannahaz

Hi Bubbles

I use vinegar for cleaning my windows. I have a water spray and I probably use about 10% -20 % vinegar/ I also use two microfibre cloths to get them sparkling.

I spray the vinegar solution on the window, clean with one cloth, then a few mins later (after I have cleaned the next window, for example) I go over the first window with the other cloth. This leaves them sparkling.

I'm not sure how well it would work through a hose though. I;m sure someone else will be along to advise soon.
Hazel

BUBBLES_3

Thanks for that dannahaz, I used the 20% solution and it did OK the glass cleaned up fine. I sprayed onto the roof but didnt use a brush or anything. I hope with regular treatment the roof will become and keep clean. Must be the acid in the vinegar that does the job.

Thanks!

Justamum

You could try using newspaper instead of a cloth. I find it works quicker and better - and it's a good way of using up the local freebie newspaper!

allym316

i keep looking for white vinegar, but keep finding malt vinegar thats colourless... sorry for asking a silly ? but is that the same thing???

Thanks
A x

Gingham_Ribbon

Yes. 'White' vinegar is colourless, like water. I don't know why it's called 'white'!

There's an all about vinegar thread so i'll merge this thread to it to keep the answers together as I doubt there's a vinegar question that it doesn't answer! (Well done on finding this one to post on by the way!)

skinnygirlnot

Yes it is.
Whoops- cross post!

anniestar

Sorry, i have been trying to search the threads for the answer but I cant find it(sorry):o I need to soak some white clothes in a vinegar solution. Can you please tell me if you put them into hot or cold water? Many thanks A xx

Gingham_Ribbon

Always cold. Hot sets the stain.

I'll put this in the vinegar thread shortly so other people can find it.