Why white vinegar in the rinse .....

15 years ago

as opposed to apple cider vinegar?

I've always heard to use white; is there a particular reason? What would happen if cider was used instead? Just curious. Thanks!

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cynic
15 years ago
I was curious about this too and did some searching. I couldn't find anything definitive. Some say they are interchangeable, some say absolutely use distilled white vinegar only, and a few say white is preferable but nobody gives a reason for the choice.

I was wondering if it could be an issue of potential stain from the cider vinegar but given the small amount that didn't make a lot of sense.

I've always bought white vinegar except a rare tiny bottle when the recipe requires it. I guess there's no real harm in trying if you test it first as is recommended anyway.

On colored towels and the like, I can't see how it could make a difference. Seems to me thay'd be as effective.

Maybe someone else can shed some light or finds a site that gives more info.
plumbly22
15 years ago
I found this article...

http://www.anqna.com/alternative-medicine/40524-anqna-com-b.html

It's longer... but I highlight this part...

"For cleaning, laundry, etc., white vinegar is preferred because, anyone "white," it won't discolor fabrics or other materials. White vinegar is sometimes cheaper, too, and since cleaning usually take more volume than personal uses, white vinegar is a more frugal approach to cleaning.

Both vinegars have mild bleaching, degreasing, antibacterial and caustic properties so they can be interchanged (with care) in a pinch, except for condition related purposes. "

Here is a link that might be useful: difference between white/cider vinegar
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happymomof2kids
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Well vinegar is instituted in a rinse cycle for various reasons. If a person uses homemade soap based laundry detergent, the vinegar will remove any soap residue left on the clothing. Vinegar also removes built up laundry detergent and hard water residue. It has the ability to soften clothes naturally without the use of chemicals for the enviornmentally friendly concsious individual. It also has gentle bleaching properties and natural disenfecting properties. In addition to all of this, for those that are chemically sensitive, it dries and no odor is left behind, just the smell of fresh laundry.

Mind you, this in only for white vinegar. I have no idea what the others would do, but I have a feeling the others would not do well as they would most likely leave a stain behind.

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