What the vinegar used for to kill any thing in the loop? how long should i run it for?
"Cleaning[edit]
See also:
Drain cleaner § Home remedy drain cleaners
White vinegar is often used as a household cleaning agent. Because it is acidic, it can dissolve mineral deposits from glass,
coffee makers, and other smooth surfaces.
[55] For most uses, dilution with water is recommended for safety and to avoid damaging the surfaces being cleaned.
Vinegar is an excellent solvent for cleaning
epoxy resin and hardener, even after the epoxy has begun to harden. Malt vinegar sprinkled onto crumpled newspaper is a traditional, and still-popular, method of cleaning grease-smeared windows and mirrors in the United Kingdom.
[56] Vinegar can be used for polishing brass or bronze. Vinegar is widely known as an effective cleaner of stainless steel and glass.
Vinegar has been reputed to have strong antibacterial properties. One test by Good Housekeeping's microbiologist found that 5% vinegar is 90% effective against mold and 99.9% effective against bacteria,
[57] though another study showed that vinegar is less effective than Clorox and Lysol against poliovirus.
[58] In modern times experts have advised against using vinegar as a household disinfectant against human pathogens, as it is less effective than chemical disinfectants.
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Vinegar is ideal for washing produce because it breaks down the wax coating and kills bacteria and mold. The editors of Cook's Illustrated found vinegar to be the most effective and safest way to wash fruits and vegetables, beating antibacterial soap, water and just a scrub brush in removing bacteria.
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Vinegar has been marketed as an environmentally-friendly solution for many household cleaning problems. For example, vinegar has been cited recently as an eco-friendly urine cleaner for pets.
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Vinegar is effective in removing clogs from drains, polishing silver, copper and brass as well as ungluing sticker-type price tags.
[61] Vinegar is one of the best ways to restore color to upholstery like curtains and carpet.
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Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar