has anyone ever heard of using vinegar as a counter top disinfectant and if so does it work??

Answer 1

no...just plain bleach water is better...vinegar is not a disinfectant

Answer 2

Heinz company spokesperson Michael Mullen references numerous studies to show that a straight 5 percent solution of vinegar—such as you can buy in the supermarket—kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80 percent of germs (viruses). He noted that Heinz can't claim on their packaging that vinegar is a disinfectant since the company has not registered it as a pesticide with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, it seems to be common knowledge in the industry that vinegar is powerfully antibacterial. Even the CBS news show 48 Hours had a special last December with Heloise reporting on tests from The Good Housekeeping Institute that showed this.
Just like antibiotics, common disinfectants found in sponges and household sprays may contribute to drug resistant bacteria, according to researchers of drug resistance at Tufts New England Medical Center. Furthermore, research at the Government Accounting Office shows that many commercial disinfectants are ineffective to begin with, just like antibiotics.

Answer 3

Yes it works and it does disinfect in a natural way in

most day cares around my area use it because kids put every thing in their mouths and this won't kill them

For spraying counters two table spoons of white vinegar to one liter of water ( approx 32 oz)

And the same for washing toys a couple of table spoons in the wash water

for dusting one table spoon to one liter (32 oz) this will not hurt the surface and will shine even wood

for glass use the same

for any tough clean area's use it straight

after cutting meat use it straight

Answer 4

I have used white vinegar and water in a spray bottle for years and it works great. It is also environmentally safe and very cost effective.

Answer 5

Yes. There are thousands of websites about this miracle. I drink it to make my hair and nails grow super long and strong. Just type in apple cider vinegar.

Answer 6

You have to use apple cider vinegar. White vinegar does not get the job done. Go to www.naturalcures.com
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Answer 7

Yes and you can use vinegar to mop your floors too. But its not the nicest smelling way to get clean.

Answer 8

I am not sure that it disinfects but it takes stains off and water spots.

Answer 9

It doesn't disinfect. Use Lysol countertop cleaner instead.

Answer 10

yes, for sure, 1,000,000 grandmothers and 2 centuries can't be wrong....