15 clever uses for apple cider vinegar
Who doesn’t love a product with loads of different uses? We’ve talked before about the wonder of coconut oil and even baking soda for uses around the house. Today we look at apple cider vinegar.
Not just for salad dressing, ACV has so many uses. Try these and see for yourself. For maximise health benefit, look for organics ACV that says “With mother”.
1. Cleaning
No need to use harsh chemicals around the house, just pop equal amounts of ACV and water into a spray bottle and away you go.
2. Odours
If you have a problem with a smell in the house, such as dampness or smoke from cooking, just place some ACV in a shallow bowl near the site. Leave it there until the smell is gone.
3. Weeds
Who knew that ACV could be used to get rid of weeds in the garden. Just pour it directly on the weedy areas.
4. Pets
Mix up a bottle of half ACV and half water. Rub this onto dogs and cats as a way to repel fleas.
5. Dandruff
Grab a cup of water and add a tablespoon of ACV. Mix well. Use this to rinse your hair in the shower.
6. Deodorant
Keep underarm smells away with a swipe of ACV. The vinegar smell will evaporate as it dries, so don’t worry.
7. Warts
Simply dampen a cotton ball with ACV and secure to the affected area overnight with tape or a band aid.
8. Sunburn
Add a cup of ACV to a cool bath to ease the sting of sunburn.
9. Bruises
The anti-inflammatory properties of ACV mean it’s perfect to get rid of bruises on the skin. Wipe on some ACV using a cotton ball to help minimise the colour.
10. Teeth
Try this before forking out cash on a whitening product. Rub it into your teeth and then rinse with water.
11. Feet
Some shoes just seem to cause smelly feet. Use a splash of ACV on a baby wipe and give those feet a rub down to remove odours.
12. Soup
Add a splash of ACV to your soup for a great hit of flavour.
13. Muscles
Overdone it and feeling the burn? Relieve sore muscles by rubbing some ACV into the affected area.
14. Itches
If you have a mosquito bite or jellyfish sting, ACV can help get rid of the itchiness.
15. Sore throat
Make yourself a mixture (half water, half ACV) to gargle to get rid of germs in your throat.
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