Vinegar is an acidic liquid produced from the fermentation of ethanol in a process that yields its key ingredient, acetic acid (ethanoic acid). It also may come in a diluted form. The pH of table vinegar ranges from 2.4 to 3.4 (higher if diluted). The acetic acid concentration typically ranges from 4% to 8% by volume for table vinegar and up to 18% for pickling vinegar. Natural vinegars also contain small amounts of tartaric acid, citric acid and other acids.
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Is Vinegar Safe for the Environment and My Family?
Vinegar is a natural organic bi-product of fruits, vegetables and grains. It is therefore edible and biodegradable. It is 'The Perfect Household Cleaner' for your family because it is very safe for the environment, for family members, especially those with asthma, and around young children. It is also a very effective and amazingly versatile household cleaner that is inexpensive to use.
Vinegar is a safe, all-natural cleaning product. It doesn't contain harmful toxic chemicals, so if in the course of normal household cleaning you 'pour it down the drain' its impact on municipal sewer and water treatment systems is just like any food product.
Regular store bought white vinegar has no real effect on the environment.
What are the Advantages of Using White Vinegar for Cleaning?
Consumers who used white vinegar in their home for cleaning in an in-home usage test in 2003 report the following advantages and benefits of white vinegar:
• Surprisingly effective, when compared to other cleaners.
• An 'all-in-one cleaner,' so there is no need to buy an arsenal of cleaners for different purposes.
• Non-toxic, so there is no fear of breathing harmful chemicals while cleaning.
• Gentle on hands, so there is no need to wear rubber gloves.
• Cleans streak free, so there is no need to rinse after cleaning.
• Safe around young children, so there is no fear of a child being poisoned.
• Environmentally friendly, so there are no harmful chemicals going down the drain.
• Economical, much less expensive than other cleaners.
Vinegar's acetic properties make it 'The Perfect Household Cleaner’. Vinegar has been prized for generations for its usefulness as a stain remover, mildew eliminator, soap scum dissolver, chrome polisher, lime descaler, fabric softener, room deodorizer and as an unclogging agent.
How Effective is Cleaning with Vinegar?
Vinegar is an effective cleaner in removing soils and mineral deposits such as hard water films, from almost every surface of your home leaving behind a fresh scent. It is also well known for its antimicrobial properties. Microorganisms are present everywhere - hair, skin, countertops, food surfaces etc. and are easily transferred from one source to another. Most microorganisms do not pose a threat to human safety if kept at reduced levels. Microbiological studies have shown significant bacterial reduction after cleaning surfaces with 5% acetic acid (household vinegar) as directed. It is effective against a broad range of bacteria reducing and retarding the growth of these organisms to an acceptable level for safety.
Vinegar provides assurance in being able to clean the surface, reduce microbes, and by offering an inexpensive and non-toxic alternative to clean your home. The versatility of vinegar will give you and your family an added sense of confidence and cleanliness.
Source: http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp
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