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White vinegar?

catkins
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Probably being a bit thick here but went to buy some white vinegar as Tesco yesterday. All they had apart from ordinary vinegar was "distilled malt vinegar". Is this the same as white vinegar?
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  • leonie_2
    leonie_2 Posts: 517 Forumite
    Yes thats the one, its a clear one, like water
  • catkins
    catkins Posts: 5,703 Forumite
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    Thanks for that, I will go and buy some today and start putting it to good use.

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  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    I don't think distilled malt vinegar is the same as white vinegar. Well it's different here anyway. Ordinary vinegar is the white vinegar - which is the one that you are probably after for cleaning etc.
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    As far as I know it's the distilled version of vinegar that is recommended, with distilled white wine vinegar being the preferred choice and with distilled malt vinegar being an acceptable alternative.
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  • stuartw101
    stuartw101 Posts: 381 Forumite
    This might be a stupid question but i bought some vinegar and it was called distilled malted vinegar. Is this white vinegar?

    Thanks
  • stuartw101
    stuartw101 Posts: 381 Forumite
    I heard that it has to be called Distilled Vinegar and if it is malted then it will make your clothes smell of a chippie, but it says distilled malted vinegar is this alright then?
    Also how do i use it to get stains out of clothes?

    Thanks
  • redfox
    redfox Posts: 15,338 Forumite
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    yes, that's white vinegar. It is made from malted vinegar, the distilling process makes it clear - hence the term 'white' vinegar.

    Quite a few stains can be removed by using white vinegar - just gently rub the stain with the vinegar, then wash as normal either by hand or machine. You won't smell like a chipshop, honest :)

    It's the best thing for descaling appliances or shower heads too and much, much cheaper than those expensive descalers they try and sell you!
  • stuartw101
    stuartw101 Posts: 381 Forumite
    so should i soak it in the vinegar if the t-shirt has greasy stains all over it?
  • p3gg
    p3gg Posts: 208 Forumite
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    1. Wear white shirt
    2. Spill red wine over self, like a fool
    3. Splash white vinegar on affected area
    4. Don't even bother rubbing
    5. Stain disappears. Shirt now available as a wardrobe option for tomorrw

    Or in other words, A MIRACLE!
  • Eenymeeny
    Eenymeeny Posts: 2,015 Forumite
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    edited 29 March 2010 at 5:45PM
    I posted this on another thread and haven't received any replies. Wonder if anyone can help me here please?:o


    Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me please? I've bought a bottle of 'something' from an asian supermarket today which I was told was white vinegar, suitable for cooking or cleaning. The label is all in Chinese but when I look at the 'very' fine print it lists it's ingredients as glutinous rice 70%, water, wine and sugar. It was only £1.15 for a 620ml bottle. It's obviously not white vinegar but probably rice wine vinegar, if there is such a thing! Should I return it or are there any other uses for it? I'm not really into Chinese cookery, I wanted to use it for cleaning. So much for getting it in an Asian supermarket, think I'll stick to English in future:D
    Thanks for any help you can give...:)
    Thanks, I've been told that is rice vinegar, to be used in sweet and sour etc. Good job I didn't rinse my smalls in it!:rotfl:
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