Did you know that a bottle of apple cider vinegar that you keep in the kitchen can do a lot for you, apart from adding flavor to you salads? Yes, indeed. If you use raw, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar it can be much more than a salad dressing.

What you did not know is that apart from being a cure-all for a lot of health problems like heartburn, sore throats, constipation, diabetes and more you can use it for cooking, cleaning and as a beauty product, too. In return, ACV will make your life more healthy and chemical free, too.

Thus, we are here to present you with 40 different uses of ACV, which can be divided into four categories. ACV can be used in the kitchen, in the household, for personal care and as a natural remedy. Let’s look into all of this.

The 40 Different Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Uses in the Kitchen

Acts as a Powerful Vegetable Wash

ACV can remove the toxic chemical and pesticides from vegetables and fruits. Just spray some water and ACV in equal parts on the fresh produce and rinse with water.

Improves Your Condiment

ACV can liven up the plate. Just add some of it to marinades and sauces to give them balance and depth. You can additionally add to dressings, smoothies, baked goods, bone broth and soups.

Neutralizes Spices

If your meal has too much cayenne pepper for example, you should add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to balance the taste.

Serves as an Excellent Dish Detergent

Just add 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar to the dish detergent to prevent streaks and to also remove some grease from glassware.

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2. Household Uses

Prevents Your Pet from Chewing 

Animals have trouble tolerating the smell of vinegar. Thus, you can apply some to the furniture and electrical chords once a week to prevent them from chewing.

Removes Stains and Smells

If you add just half a cup of vinegar to the washing machine with regular detergent you will get rid of the smells and stain from the clothes and sheets.

Serves as a Non-Toxic Weed Killer

By using ACV you can also remove weeds from the garden. Just take a bottle of ACV, 1 tablespoonof non-toxic dish soap and add 1 cup of salt. Add the salt to a spray bottle and add the ACV. Just leave 2 inches at the top and mix with a long handed spoon until the salt is dissolved completely.

Afterwards, add the dish soap and shake the bottle to mix the ingredients. The best option would be to use it on dry, sunny days for best results. Just do the same procedure once a day to kill all the weeds off.

Serves as an Effective Flytrap

Pour some ACV in a plate and add some drops of dish soap, this will keep the fruit flies away.

Neutralizes Odors

ACV can neutralize odors by destroying the fungi or bacteria that trigger them. Just concoct a mixture of half a cup each of ACV and water and spray around the house. The smell of vinegar will subside after 60 minutes.

Keeps Fleas at Bay (Pets)

If you have a pet and it goes outside, you should just use ACV to get rid of its fleas. Do not use repellents because they have toxic chemicals that can irritate the skin and make it dry. Just apply some ACV on your pet with a washcloth or spray bottle and spray on its bed to keep them at bay.

Serves as an All-Purpose Cleaner

If you put warm water and ACV in a spray bottle in the same amounts and just add some drops of any essential oil you can disinfect the home and keep it fresh and clean. This solution is even more effective than a lot of commercial cleaners and it can fight pathogens, like E. Coli.

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3. Personal Care Uses

Serves as an Amazing Hair Conditioner

If you use several drops of orange essential oil, one tablespoon of vinegar and a cup of water and spray it on freshly shampooed hair and allow it to act for five minutes you hair will be beautiful and untangled. Just rinse it off after five minutes.

Acts as a Facial Toner

Just mix a teaspoon of water and ACV and apply to your face with a cotton ball. If you have sensitive skin, play around with the saturation. Just let it dry and soak it into the skin. Finally, apply some raw, organic coconut oil.

Acts as an After Shave Lotion

If you apply a mixture of a tablespoon of water and ACV to the face you can prevent ingrown hair and you will soothe the skin after shaving. Just do not rinse if off afterwards.

Detoxifies Your Body

Add one cup of ACV and Epsom salt to your bathwater for a relaxing and restorative soak. You can also add ten drop of tea tree or lavender oil or just a quarter cup of baking soda for a deeper detox.

Removes Dandruff

The potent anti-fungal properties of ACV and its ability to balance the skin’s pH levels makes it a great dandruff fighter, especially due to the fact that dandruff is triggered by fungal infections or irritated and dry skin.

Just wash your hair and spray it down by using water and ACV, the same amount. Just allow it to act for 50 minutes and rinse it off. Repeat this on a daily basis until you get rid of all the dandruff. You can use this once a week afterwards, just as a preventive measure.

Serves as a Non-Toxic Deodorant

Use ACV to wash your armpits or feet and use a clean towel to pat them dry. Just use diluted or pure ACV and let the air dry. This may detox the armpits from heavy metals that commercial deodorants contain.

Freshens Your Breath

The culprit for bad breath is the harmful bacteria in your mouth. Just mix a cup of water and a tablespoon of ACV and rinse the mouth to help with this problem. Gargle for 10 seconds. After you do this, rinse the mouth with water.

Whitens Your Teeth

Do not apply to the teeth directly. Just dilute several spoons of ACV in water and use the solution as a mouth rinse. Afterwards, rinse the mouth with water.

Serves as an All-Natural Cleanser

If you have acne, or oily skin, use some ACV to maintain the pH balance of the skin. Prepare a mixture of 1 part ACV and 3 parts water and soak a washcloth or cotton bud in it. Then, rub it gently on your face. Do not wash off unless you have sensitive skin.

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4. Natural Remedies

Eases Allergies

ACV can soothe a sore throat and clear congestion, also it can alleviate the symptoms of allergies. Just use 1 tablespoon of raw, organic honey and 1 tablespoon of vinegar and a glass of water and consume it.

Stimulates Lymph Flow

Just drink a glass of water with 1 tablespoon of ACV to boost the lymph and blood circulation.

Fights Yeast Infections

Add one and a half cup of vinegar to warm bathwater and soak for 20 minutes to fight yeast infections.

Soothes Muscle Cramps

Just rub ACV on the affected area to ease pain.

Fights Post-Exercise Fatigue

After a workout consume a mixture of 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ACV to fight the lactic acid and alkalize the body. The high amount of amino acids which are in the vinegar will help rebuild and repair muscles and reduce fatigue.

Provides Gout Relief

ACV has anti-inflammatory properties which are excellent for inflammatory conditions like gout. ACV can dissolve the uric acid which is accumulated in the joints. Just drink some water with some tablespoons of ACV up to 3 times a day. Just rinse the mouth off after the consumption or consume the remedy through a stainless steel straw to prevent tooth enamel damage.

Soothes a Stubborn Itch

Just saturate a q-tip in ACV and apply to the affected area. It might sting a little, however, the itch will go away very fast.

Helps Fight Candida

Candida is a type of yeast that causes all fungal infections in people. Hence, apply some ACV to the affected areas. But, if you have sensitive skin, dilute it first.

Helps Promote Weight Loss

ACV contains fiber and acetic acids that will help increase satiety. Thus, consume more warm water with half a tablespoon of ACV daily before you eat to regulate the appetite.

Combats Insulin Sensitivity

ACV can regulate blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism. Consequently, mix some warm water and ACV and drink it before and after your meals to keep the blood sugar levels under control.

Supports Liver Detoxification

Consume a mixture of a glass of hot water and a couple of teaspoons of ACV before breakfast every day to detoxify the liver. Make sure you stay hydrated and eat healthy for the best results.

Increase Energy

Just add some ACV to the morning water or tea to boost the energy levels.

Provides Heartburn Relief 

If your body creates too much stomach acid, heartburn can be triggered. Just in case, drink a tablespoon of vinegar with raw, organic honey.

Relieves a Sore Throat

Antibacterial properties of ACV can destroy harmful bacteria that can cause a sore throat. Just mix it with raw, organic honey, which is a strong anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent. ACV is better than all other cough syrups. Just drink a mixture of a glass of warm water, 1 teaspoon of ACV, 3 teaspoons of honey and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to alleviate a sore throat.

Alleviates Constipation and Gas

Similarly, ACV has acidity like the acid in your stomach, which is known as hydrochloric acid, which breaks down the food. Add a tablespoon of warm tea and consume before a heavy meal.

Alleviates Burns

ACV can alleviate even first degree burns. Add a bit of it on a burn and it will provide instant relief. Make sure to never use ACV on second or third degree burns and open wounds.

Relieves Sunburn

Add some cups of ACV to a lukewarm bathwater and soak for 10 minutes. If you soak yourself in this type of a bath you will restore the pH levels of the skin and your skin will become soothed and cool.

Reduces the Appearance of Bruises

Decrease their appearance by warming a cup of vinegar and adding 1 teaspoon of sea salt to it. Just apply the mixture on the bruise as a hot compress daily until it goes away.

Fights Fungal Infections

To fight topical infections like athlete’s foot or ringworms you can use ACV. Just add some to a cotton pad and apply to the affected area. You can also soak in a solution of 5 parts water and 1 part ACV for half an hour daily. If you are fighting against fungus, follow a more extensive regime.

Soothes an Upset Stomach

A lot of things can make a stomach upset. Thus, it may be very difficult to treat. Yet, organic and raw ACV  is the most effective natural remedy for this problem. Just mix a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon, 2 of ACV and 1 of freshly grated ginger until you get a smooth paste. Then, add 80-oz of sparkling water and a bit of organic and raw honey.

Reduces Muscles Soreness

Add some water and a tablespoon of ACV topically on sore muscles. Soak in a hot bath with 1-2 cups of ACV for 15 minutes and the pain will be alleviated.

Fights Sinus Infection

Just consume a glass of warm water and a tablespoon of ACV to break up mucus and alleviate stuffiness.

Hence, not only does apple cider vinegar have a plethora of uses, but it is very diverse, too. Also, it has a range of different uses, whether in the kitchen or for your health. Thus, make sure you always have an extra bottle at home, you might not know when you will need it.

Originally posted 2018-06-13 13:09:03.