Apple cider vinegar is a well-known ingredient in folk medicine and also one of the healthiest drinks you can consume. Apple cider vinegar has numerous health benefits and should be a part of your daily diet. Today we’re going to show you over 20 interesting uses of the liquid – it can treat numerous diseases and conditions and improve your overall health.
Here are 24 things you can do with ACV:
HOME USES
- A powerful disinfectant
Mix a cup of ACV with 4 liters of water and use the mixture to disinfect and clean surfaces in your home.
- Clean the dishwasher
Pour a cup of ACV in an empty dishwasher and run a regular cycle to clean your machine and prevent calcium buildup.
- Unclogs drains
Mix ½ a cup of baking soda with ½ a cup of salt, then pour the mixture down the drain. Next, pour a cup of ACV as well, then leave the mixture to work for 2 hours. In the end, pour 2 liters of boiling water and your clogs will be cleaner than ever.
- Fabric softener
Use ½ a cup of ACV in your washing machine instead of a fabric softener to soften your clothes naturally.
- Cleans glass
Mix ACV and water in equal amounts and clean your windows and glass surfaces with the mixture. You will be amazed by the results!
BEAUTY USES
- Fights dandruff
Mix ACV and water in equal parts, then apply the solution on your scalp and let it work for a couple of hours before rinsing with water. This is an effective natural remedy against dandruff.
- Gives your hair shine
Rinse your hair with ACV after washing it with shampoo to eliminate chemical residue from your scalp.
- A powerful astringent
Clean your face with a cloth soaked in ACV to remove dirt from your pores and tighten your skin.
- Helps against smelly feet
Mix ACV and water in equal amounts then spray the solution on your feet to eliminate the bad smell.
- An aftershave lotion
Mix 1 part of ACV with 2 parts of water and use the mixture on your face after shaving to soften your skin and relieve razor burns.
- Removes Warts
Soak a cotton ball in ACV and apply it on the wart, then secure with a bandage and leave the remedy to work overnight. Repeat the process until the wart falls off.
- A natural deodorant
Dab a little apple cider vinegar on your armpits to prevent body odor.
HEALTH USES
- Accelerates your metabolism
ACV can alkalize your body and accelerate your metabolism, effectively helping you lose weight. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a glass of water, then take the mixture before every meal to melt fat.
- Soothes a sore throat
Mix 2 tablespoons of ACV in ½ a cup of water, then gargle the solution twice a day to soothe a sore throat.
- Relieves insect bites
Mix ACV and water in equal amounts then apply the mixture on insect bites to relieve the irritation.
- Soothes sunburns
Mix ACV and water in a 1:3 ratio, then soak a cloth in the mixture and apply it on your sunburns to soothe the irritation.
- Fights stress
Take a bit of ACV before your meals to effectively fight stress.
- Boosts your energy levels
Apple cider vinegar contains special enzymes that can boost your energy levels.
- Fights acidity and gastric reflux
Take ½ a teaspoon of ACV to boost your digestion and fight digestive problems.
- Improves your mobility
Add 2 cups of ACV in a bathtub full of hot water, then soak in the bath for half an hour to reduce the pain in your joints and improve your mobility.
- Boosts digestion
Add a tablespoon of ACV in a cup of water, then drink the mixture to improve your digestion.
- Relieves hiccups
If you’re suffering from hiccups, take a tablespoon of ACV to stop them instantly.
- Treats halitosis
Mix ACV and water in equal amounts, then gargle the mixture for 10 minutes to relieve halitosis.
- Relieves arthritic symptoms
Make a bath with hot water and 2 cups of ACV, then soak in it for 20 minutes to relieve arthritic symptoms.
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