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Distilled white vinegar is undoubtedly one of nature’s best cleaning agents, but it sure can be pungent! If you don’t like the odor vinegar leaves behind, it’s reasonable that you’d want to get your home, car, or fridge back to smelling normal. That’s why we’re here to help you out. In this article, we’ll show you how to get rid of that vinegar odor after you’ve cleaned, and we’ll even throw in some info on preventing the smell in the future.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat neutralizes the smell of vinegar?Susan StockerSusan Stocker runs and owns Susan’s Green Cleaning, the #1 Green Cleaning Company in Seattle. She is well known in the region for outstanding customer service protocols — winning the 2017 Better Business Torch Award for Ethics & Integrity —and her energetic support of green cleaning practices.
Green Cleaning ExpertTime is your best friend when it comes to neutralizing the smell of vinegar. That said, you could try putting a glass with coffee grounds on a counter to absorb the smell faster.
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Warnings
- Never mix bleach or hydrogen peroxide with vinegar. This combination can cause toxic fumes.[14]Thanks
References
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