Is slightly diluted vinegar a good disinfectant for dishes and laundry baskets, etc.?
There are a lot of less toxic ways to kill germs than using bleach. I’ve placed a lot of links below for you. The first set is on white vinegar. Yes, it goes kill germs because of it’s acidic nature. The second set is about hydrogen peroxide and the third set is about rubbing alcohol. I keep a spray bottle of 50/50 white vinegar and water handy for most cleanups. Everything from counters to appliances to windows. I pair this with microfiber cloths because they wipe more efficiently than any paper towel, dish cloth or sponge and don’t leave streaks as long as you keep them clean. They are reusable; just launder (no fabric softener) and you’re good to go again. I also keep a bottle of 50% window cleaner and 50% rubbing alcohol handy. Works better on greasy stuff. But it is also a germ killer. Rubbing alcohol is what the nurses clean your arm with before an injection or taking blood. And hydrogen peroxide has it’s uses also. Great for cleaning wounds without that alcohol sting that makes
