Spray this mixture on kitchen and bathroom countertops, stovetops, backsplashes, toilet surfaces, tile, flooring and almost any smooth surface you wish. Wipe it up with a paper towel or sponge. Vinegar and water solutions can help eliminate dirt, soap scum, sticky spills and hard water.

Lemon tends to cut the odor of the vinegar. Fill a quart-sized glass jar with lemon rinds. Cover with white vinegar. Let it sit for 2 weeks. Strain the lemon rinds out using a cheesecloth or strainer into a glass spray bottle.

Use undiluted solutions for soap scum on shower walls and hard water deposits. For toilets, pour straight vinegar right into the bowl. Try disinfecting cutting boards with undiluted vinegar. Do not use it on marble or stone counters or floors or it will etch them permanently.

Odors will be eliminated and splattered food will be loosened and easy to wipe away.

This mixture is effective for cleaning and polishing glass surfaces. For a pleasant citrus scent, add one or two drops of orange essential oil to the mixture. [2] X Research source

Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess from the surface. This mixture works well on wooden furniture such as coffee tables, desks and dressers. It can effectively remove rings left behind by beverage glasses.