(NC) - When it comes to cleaning your home, being environmentally conscious is easier and cheaper than you might think. Plain white vinegar, just pennies an ounce, is a great alternative to traditional chemical cleaners. As a 2.5-litre jug of vinegar costs just a few dollars at your local grocery store, it works as an inexpensive all-purpose cleaner.

The easiest way to clean with vinegar is to use an empty trigger spray bottle. Fill it with pure white vinegar and spray the surfaces you want to clean. When ready, just wipe clean with a paper towel. No rinsing required.

What about the scent of vinegar? The scent goes away. The best part, it is safer to smell than fumes from harsh cleaners. With vinegar, there is no need to crack a window.

According to the website vinegarworkswonders.com, vinegar can be used to clean a variety of surfaces from kitchens to bathrooms, to the laundry and nursery. Mirrors, wood surfaces, counters, sinks, toilets, tiles, floors are all areas good for cleaning with vinegar.

For tougher jobs like unclogging drains, removing soap scum, mildew stains, and lime scale, try using Allen's double strength cleaning vinegar. It has that extra strength for tough jobs and can be diluted with water (using a 1:1 ratio) for everyday cleaning. More information on cleaning with white vinegar and where to find double strength vinegar is available online at vinegarworkswonders.com.

Source: News Canada