Experts reveal how 29p vinegar is the secret to getting your pad spotless – from banishing stains to preventing mould

Descale your kettle

Brewing the perfect cup of tea is an art form, which can be ruined by a kettle full of limescale.

The cleaning experts said: “To descale your kettle use equal parts white vinegar and water to fill your kettle and let it soak for up to an hour then boil the kettle. 

“Once it has boiled unplug it and let it soak for 15-20 minutes before emptying the kettle and rinsing thoroughly with clean water.”

Just make sure you remember to pour the vinegar out before making a drink. 

Clean food stains from inside the microwave

We’ve all had an accident where we’ve exploded our dinner, leaving stains all over the microwave. 

If you’ve scrubbed but they still won’t shift, try this solution. 

They said: “Add 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to a microwave safe bowl, put in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. 

“Once finished remove the bowl and wipe down any grease and dirt with a clean cloth.”

Not only is vinegar an eco-friendly alternative to harsher cleaning products it also is a great money saving alternative

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Eliminate unwanted smells from your dishwasher

No one likes a smelly dishwasher, but odours can be hard to shift as it’s a tricky appliance to clean. 

But this is where the vinegar comes in, and to start the deep clean make sure it’s empty of all your crockery and cutlery. 

The team said: “When your dishwasher is empty add 250ml of white vinegar into a dishwasher safe container and set the dishwasher to run for a full cycle on a high heat level. 

“The vinegar should break down any food, grease, soap scum and residue stuck inside the dishwasher.”

Get rid of limescale around taps

Limescale can be unsightly in your kitchen and in your bathroom, but you don’t need to work up a sweat to get rid of it. 

The experts shared an easy way to get your taps sparkling again, saying: “To remove limescale from taps mix together white vinegar and water in equal parts and submerge your cleaning cloth into the solution. 

“Once saturated use the cloth to scrub away the limescale. 

“Top tip: depending on how severe the limescale is you can soap the affected area in the white vinegar mixture for up to 30 minutes before scrubbing it away.”

Banish burn-on food from pots and pans

Before throwing away that burnt pan - try this cleaning tip first. 

“Pour equal amounts of white vinegar and water into the pan and bring to boil,” the experts advised. 

“Keep the lid on to stop any burnt smells escaping to the rest of the house. 

“Remove the pan from the heat and add two tablespoons of baking soda. Empty the pan and scrub clean.” 

Clean your washing machine

Your washing machine may get your clothes spotless, when was the last time you cleaned the appliance itself?

While you might think pouring detergent in it keeps it clean, mould can be lurking where you can’t see. 

“Soap residue and chemicals from your laundry detergent can get stuck inside your washing machine and create a film that can trap bacteria which can clog the inner mechanisms,” Tap Warehouse revealed. 

“This will stop your washing machine from reaching the temperature it should and make your detergent less strong. 

“Add 2-4 cups of white vinegar to your washing machine and let the cycle run on a high heat hot water setting. You can do this weekly to keep it fresh and mould at bay.”

Remove stains and odours from chopping boards

Keeping chopping boards clean is essential to stop the spread of potentially dangerous bacteria and germs from raw food. 

But they can also become stained from innocent items - such as peppers. 

The experts said: “Foods such as red peppers can easily stain a wooden chopping board, to remove stains soak the wood chopping board in one-part white vinegar and four parts water.”

But they warned not to leave the mixture too long, adding: “Don’t soak for longer than a few minutes to prevent damaging the wood. Rinse off and dry afterwards.”

Kitchen cupboards 

If you’re spring cleaning, don’t forget the inside of your kitchen cupboards and cabinets, both the ones which store crockery and those which house food.

The team said: “Dust and food particles can gather inside of your kitchen cupboards, which can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and moulds. 

“Use equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle to clean the inside of kitchen cupboards. Spray the inside of the cupboards and wipe clean.”

Vinegar can set you back as little as 29p

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Abolish grease from the backsplash

If you have a backsplash made entirely of metal, glass or plastic you might be able to get away with just wiping it. 

But if you have tiles and grout, over time it can become discoloured after being exposed to steam, stains and grease. 

To restore it to its original white shade, Tap Warehouse said: “If the backsplash is ceramic, porcelain or glass tile, white vinegar can be mixed with warm water in a spray bottle to clean away any kitchen grease or food remnants.”

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