Surprising Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

Did you know there are a ton of uses for apple cider vinegar outside of the kitchen? Check these surprising ways to use apple cider vinegar (ACV) for beauty, health and more. Number 3 is my favorite!

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Closeup of apple cider vinegar in a glass bottle on a table with a spoon and apples

What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is mostly apple juice, but adding yeast turns the sugar in the juice into alcohol. This is a process called fermentation. Bacteria turn the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s what gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell.

Types of Apple Cider Vinegar

Head out to the grocery store and you’ll likely see two different types of apple cider vinegar: filtered and pasteurized, and unfiltered and unpasteurized.

Pasteurized and filtered apple cider vinegar will be pure and golden in color. It will also be less expensive. Unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar will look cloudy, and there will likely be a layer of sediment at the bottom of the bottle. This is because unfiltered apple cider vinegar still contains “the mother,” which is a web of cellulose and bacteria that helps the apple cider turn into vinegar. Most of the time, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is organic.

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

You’ve probably seen health food store shelves lined with different brands of apple cider vinegar. Why is it so popular? There are a TON of uses. Really. From natural beauty to home remedies to household cleaning, apple cider vinegar has many uses outside of the kitchen. This is the only apple cider vinegar that I use in my house. It’s raw, unfiltered and chock full of benefits.

Here are some of my favorite uses for apple cider vinegar (also known as ACV) … and no. 3 is my favorite.

Surprising Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Digestive Aid

Upset stomach. Try apple cider vinegar for relief. Add 1-2 tablespoons into a glass of water or juice.

2. Hair Rinse

Instead of conditioner, rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar for a clean, nourishing shine. Just mix 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar with a quart of water. After you shampoo, rinse your hair with the apple cider vinegar mixture.

3. Face Toner

Use ACV as a low-cost, effective facial skin toner. Here’s my super simple DIY Facial Toner tutorial with apple cider vinegar.

4. Breath Freshener

Gargle with ACV to help freshen your breath. Use a 1:1 ratio of ACV to water for the gargle.

5. Household Cleaner

If you’re looking for a friendly, all-natural cleaning product then you’re in luck. Apple cider vinegar also doubles as a safe and effective cleaning product without the harsh chemicals in conventional household cleaners.

Here’s an easy recipe to make your own natural cleaner: In a 12 or 16 oz. spray bottle, add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, then fill with water. Voila! You know have a natural cleaner. The vinegar scent dissipates after a few minutes, leaving a naturally clean home.

6. Sun Relief

Instead of aloe or store-bought sunburn creams, try ACV to soothe skin that’s been in the sun too long. Here’s my DIY Sun Relief Spray.

7. Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Forget those expensive “healthy” produce sprays at the grocery store. You can make your own DIY Produce Wash and Spray with apple cider vinegar with this recipe.

8. Toothbrush Cleaner

Keep your toothbrush clean with ACV. Mix half a cup (120 ml) of water with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of baking soda and mix well. Leave the head of your toothbrush in the mix for 30 minutes. Make sure you rinse your brush well before you use it.

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