I like to use a mix of 1/2 vinegar to 1/2 water. You could use it straight without added water, or you could mix 1/3 vinegar to 2/3 water if you prefer it a little more diluted.
Why Homemade Lemon Vinegar?
- White vinegar contains acetic acid and does a great job of cutting through soap residue, and hard water/mineral deposits. It’s strong enough to kill some germs but does not stand up to the big boys like salmonella.
- Adding the scent of lemon makes it smell so much better.
- Chances are you probably already have white vinegar in the pantry for cooking. I love it for pickled vegetables.
- Even if you don’t an entire gallon of white vinegar costs around $2-3.00.
- You know exactly what’s in it. No weird chemicals here.
Ways to Use Homemade Lemon Vinegar
- Cleaning windows and glass
- Wiping down chrome in kitchen and bathroom fixtures
- Cleaning the microwave
- Cleaning kitchen drains. Add a little baking soda first. Then pour in some vinegar and watch the reaction.
- Removing deposits on shower heads. Place some in a baggie and immerse a showerhead inside. Attach with a rubber band and leave on for a few hours.
- Removing glue and sticky labels.
Places to Avoid Using Homemade Lemon Vinegar
- Stone countertops and floors such as granite, marble, soapstone. I have a great recipe for a countertop cleaner that you can use instead.
- Wood furniture or floors.
- Tile grout.
The next time you are peeling a lemon, orange, lime or other citrus fruit, consider keeping the peels and making your own handy homemade scented vinegar cleaner.