50 Essential Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is created by fermenting your apple juice. Yeast is added in the vinegar to help convert sugar into alcohol. Afterwhich, bacteria turn alcohol into acetic acid that gives its sour taste and strong smell. Hence, even though apple cider vinegar has a lot of promising health benefits, drinking it in its purest form should be avoided since it can damage your throat and upset your stomach. However, with the right amount of intake and usage, you will be able to attain its beneficial effect. That is why it is important to know how to use apple cider vinegar beforehand.

Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar

For centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used as a home remedy by many people because of its healthful properties like antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Also, it is claimed to be effective in weight loss, decreasing your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It is also known to help prevent yeast infection and improve digestion. 

Uses os ACV for Health

Apple cider vinegar cannot fully substitute the effect of medicines. It is still recommended to see a doctor if you are feeling unwell. 

1. Sore throat

Due to its antibacterial properties, it can be a substitute home remedy for sore throat. Have 1 tbsp of vinegar with 2 tbsp of honey in a cup of warm water.

2. Fights fungus

A fungus is one of the main reasons that you have dandruff! To avoid this, you can mix an equal amount of ACV and water in a bottle. Then, apply it to your clean hair for 15 minutes and rinse with water.

3. Footbath

Dilute one part vinegar and one part of water as your foot bath. This will also help in removing toenail fungus.

4. Weight loss

ACV contains acetic acid that is essential if you are planning to lose weight. Dilute it ACV in water and drink regularly.

5. Sunburn

Mix ACV and water in a bottle spray and apply it to the affected area. Since it has antiseptic properties, it will prevent possible infection. However, it might sting a bit.

6. Skin irritation

Add a few diluted drops of ACV on your cotton pad. Then, apply it to the affected area. This will ease the irritation of your skin.

7. Healing effect

Mix 2 tbsp of ACV and 1 tbsp of water in a bottle. Soak a clean cloth or cotton in the solution, and apply it to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes until the bruise is no longer visible.

8. Sinus infection

Vinegar has antiseptic properties that can improve sinus infections. Just mix 2 to 3 tbsp of ACV to your cup of hot water or tea, you can also add a mix of lemon or honey to taste. Take this mixture 3 times a day and you will notice the changes on your nasal.

9. Heartburn symptoms

Dilute 2 tsp of ACV to a glass of water and drink during a meal. This will lower your stomach acidity.

10. Warts

Prepare 2 parts ACV in one part of the water. Soak a clean cloth or cotton in the solution, apply it directly to your wart, and place a bandaid over. Remove the bandaid, and repeat the instruction every night until the wart falls off.

11. Foot odor

Wipe your feet with paper towels, and soak or dip them into apple cider vinegar. This will kill the bacteria causing the odor.

12. Liver detoxification

To remove harmful toxins buildup in your body, mix 1 to 2 tsp of vinegar in a glass of water and drink in the morning, before lunch, and before dinner. 

13. Digestion

Mix ACV with a glass of water and drink. This will improve your digestion, treat indigestions, constipation, and diarrhea.

14. Boost immune system

If you are up for a little experiment, you can mix  2 tbsp of ACV with ginger, garlic herbs, horseradish, and honey. This will help you naturally boost your immunity just take this mixture every morning and you’re good to go.

Uses of ACV for Beauty Regimen

15. Hair dye

For long-lasting hair color, dilute ACV with water and rinse your hair with this combination after dying. 

16. Achieve a Shiny Hair

To achieve smooth and silky hair, rinse your hair with 2 tbsp of ACV and 1 cup of water after using your favorite shampoo. This will give you an amazing result.

17. Prevents balding 

To prevent balding, drink diluted ACV. You can also apply a vinegar-based shampoo on your scalp every other day. This will enhance blood circulation to your hair follicles promoting hair growth. 

18. Makeup remover

Combine ACV with coconut oil when you remove your makeup. This mixture will help clean your pores, which is essential in nurturing your skin.

19. Skin tags

Wet your cotton pad with ACV, then on the affected area place the cotton on your skin tag with a bandaid over. You can choose to leave it overnight to be more effective.

20. Skin toner

ACV helps control the pH of your skin to look healthier. Mix an equal part of ACV and water as a skin toner. 

21. Skin regimen

ACV is also an alternative skin regimen you can use. Add 1 ½ cups of ACV to your bath every other day. This will help you promote healthier and smoother skin without using any chemicals. 

22. Deodorant

Vinegar acid is known to kill bacteria that cause body odor. Apply a water mixture with ACV and apply it to your armpit. 

23. Nail polish strengthener

Apply ACV on your nails before applying your nail polish, this will remove excess oil from your nails making your nail polish last longer and adhere to your nails. 

24. Mouthwash and teeth whitening

To remove those unwanted stains on your teeth mix 1 tsp of ACV with 1 cup of water for mouthwash. Then, rub the apple cider vinegar directly to your teeth and rinse with water. Acid can cause damage to your tooth enamel, thus, it’s not recommended to be used regularly.

25. Treatment for razor burns

Wet a cotton pad with apple cider vinegar and apply it to the affected part. Leave it to dry, and rinse with water. Do this method 2-3 times a day until the burning stops. 

Uses os ACV for Household Problems

26. Showerheads

It’s a natural product to use in cleaning your showerheads, no need to use any hazardous chemicals.

27. Washing clothes

Aside from using your favorite detergent in washing your clothes, you can try to add a mixture of ACV on your water before putting your garment in the washing machine. This mixture will help deodorize and clean your clothes.

28. Laundry softener

If you’re tired of using chemicals in your home, you can choose ACV as a laundry softener. It’s a natural product that you can use as a washing agent and softener.

29. Cleans washing machine

With 1 cup of ACV, you can clean your washing machine, hassle-free!

30. Cleaning liquid

ACV is a useful cleaning agent on various types of surfaces in your house like your bathroom, carpets, and fabrics. To do this, mix one part of vinegar to one part of water in a bottle and it’s ready to use.

31. Cleaning bathtub

Use the ACV mixture in cleaning your bathtub and you will be amazed by the result. Simply prepare a mixture of ACV vinegar spray, and you will achieve that bright and shiny result.

32. Molds

To combat molds, spray it with ACV, clean carefully with a brush, and let it dry. The result will be mold-free surfaces, just be careful when you try to use it in wood material since acid might damage the surface.

33. Kitchen sink

Combining baking soda and ACV works in unclogging your kitchen sink. Just sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda into the draining system, then add 1 to 2 cups of vinegar, let it stay for a few minutes, and wash with water. There will be a volcano-like effect that helps in unclogging your sink.

34. Yellow stains on your clothes

To remove yellow stains on your clothes due to perspiration, dab the ACV directly to the stain and wash your clothes after.

35. Cleaning your fridge

ACV also works in killing bacteria. Thus, it is ideal for cleaning your fridge door, and it will remove unwanted odor too.

36. Jewelry

Soak your jewelry in a cup of ACV for 15 minutes, it will appear new just like when you bought it.

37. Iron reservoir

Fill your iron reservoir with ACV, turn on steam, and leave for 10 minutes. Then, do this step again for water. This will clean your reservoir and remove bacteria inside.

38. Shower curtain

Remove your shower curtain and soak it in 1 cup ACV, rinse. Add baking soda to your detergent cycle and rinse again, let dry, and reuse your curtain.

Uses of ACV for Foods

39.  Salad dressing

Apple cider vinegar is best suited for your salad. Simply choose several dressing recipes you’d like to try.

40. Egg

You can add vinegar while boiling your egg, this will help remove the shell easily.

41. Marinate

Using ACV to marinate your veggies will add a fresh taste to your meal. Just, prepare your crunchy vegetable, ACV, and seasoning for more flavorful eating.

42. Coffee

To lessen your coffee intake a day, you can substitute it with ACV tea-recipe as an energy drink.

43. Fruits and vegetables

With 1 tbsp of vinegar mix to a cup of water, soak your fruits and veggies for 5 minutes, then rinse it with water and pat to dry. This is for longer-lasting storage of fruits and vegetables.

44. Smoothie

ACV is a miracle product you can use. There are a variety of recipes you can add ACV such as in your smoothie for everyday intake.

45. Buttermilk pancakes

Add ACV to your milk to create homemade “buttermilk,” and make that morning pancake for breakfast.

Uses of ACV for Garden

46. Unwanted weeds

Prepare a vinegar mix with Epsom salt in a spray bottle. Spray on the weeds every day until you get the result. 

47. Fertilizer

ACV is known to kill your weeds, but it has acidic properties that are ideal for growing gardenias and blueberry in your yard. 

48. Unwanted animals in the yard

There are instances in which animals will visit and destroy your plants in the garden. ACV is a perfect solution to shoo away these rodents and moles away from your yard. They dislike the smell of vinegar! Just soak your rags in ACV, and place them near your plants.

49. Rust 

ACV can help remove rust from your garden tools. You can opt to spray and brush the surfaces or soak them for hours if it’s hard to remove. It will help restore your tools’ appearance.

50. Pot

If you are planning to recycle your old pot, you can use apple cider vinegar as a cleaning agent. Just brush the pots using the ACV and soak them for a few minutes in 1 cup ACV and 4 cups of water.

I recommend this vinegar for all ages as an alternative remedy you can use outside and inside your home. It will lessen your expenses. At the same time, it is a natural product with fewer chemicals that will not harm your health and your family.

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