The Amazing Powers of Vinegar

The Amazing Powers of Vinegar

Brenda Hood

Everest University

ENC 1102

Have you ever used apple cider vinegar to relieve a migraine? Tried white vinegar to brighten your whites? Whoever said, “You can attract more flies with honey than you can with vinegar” obviously did not know what we know today about the multi-faceted properties of a simple product like vinegar. From nutrition to medicinal and household uses, the uses of vinegar are virtually limitless. (Elguendy) This paper will discuss some of the many uses of vinegar. There are numerous health uses as well as household uses.

The most common type of vinegar is white distilled vinegar. This type is mainly used for household cleaning and other similar tasks. Use ¼ cup in 1-cup water to clean your microwave. Just nuke for five minutes and then use a sponge to wipe splatters away.

Vinegar may also be used to clean your refrigerator. It can be used to keep your windshield frost free in the winter. Dingy white socks? Boil one cup of vinegar with one and a half quarts of water. Then toss socks in and soak overnight. The next morning wash as normal to bring back the whiteness.

You can also use vinegar to remove stains from your cookware. To clean glass ovenware fill with 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water. Heat to boiling then let it boil for five minutes and the stains should wash right off. To clean non-stick cookware mix two tablespoons baking soda with ½ cup of vinegar with one cup of water. Boil for ten minutes and viola no more cooked on stains.

It is also a great meat tenderizer. Soak red meat overnight in a couple cups of vinegar to break down tough fibers and it kills any harmful bacteria.

Apple cider vinegar has many health and beauty uses. Soaking sore muscles, controlling dandruff, and healing a sore throat are just a few. A hot compress dipped in apple cider vinegar is said to relieve cramps and headaches. Many diabetics take it every day to help control blood sugar levels.

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