Difference Between Cleaning Vinegar & Distilled Vinegar (Understanding Cleaning Chemicals Ep. 5)

What's the difference between Cleaning Vinegar and Distilled White Vinegar? Does cleaning vinegar clean better? Can I eat it? Those questions and more I answer in today's video!!
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[@519forestmonk9]

This makes me want to get up off the couch and clean. All of your videos do. But Thank God I have strong self-control.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Ha! lol

[@moist.teabag]

@@CleanWithConfidence will distilled malt viniger kill mould efectivelly?

[@ArtisticDazzler]

😂

[@rickmontalvo9527]

Actually it makes me clean😁 car and home windows and many more things.

[@gennasteele2871]

🤣😅😂

[@kayjay8790]

Woah, I didn’t even know there was a cleaning vinegar! 🤭 I’ve been using the wrong vinegar for cleaning for forever 😬 I have to look for this next time I’m at Walmart.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am you will find the cleaning vinegar with the cleaning supplies at Wal-Mart. I think it's like $1.50 or so.

[@megg4117]

Same here. I’ve been using distilled vinegar! 😬 So, you said that cleaning vinegar has fragrances in it. Does it not have the same strong vinegar smell that distilled does??

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@megg4117 Depends on the brand. Some cleaning vinegars have fragrances not all of them. IMO it still smells like regular vinegar though.

[@erikal5218]

You can definitely use distilled white vinegar for cleaning! It’s an amaaaazing cleaner, in fact... Cleaning Vinegar is just slightly more acidic (therefore stronger), that’s all... Distilled white vinegar is a perfectly great cleaner tho. :) My favorite is 50/50 water and vinegar, with a few drops Blue Dawn Dish Soap... super powered all purpose cleaner! Also you can add essential oils, for nice scents. :)

[@FFASumo]

distilled vinegar is fine, its usually around $2 a gallon. Most of the time you cut it with water anyway for cleaning so just cut it with a little less water.

[@kenishahammond3935]

I use regular white distilled vinegar for cleaning and apple cider vinegar for cleaning my scalp and hair, however I use it sparingly on my hair only when I need to clarify it. Thank you for this fantastic video!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

happy to help

[@lvvry1855]

Someone should start a fan club. You are a lot of fun and a great teacher.Thanks.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the content🙂

[@NessaRossini...]

I use Walmart wipes (unscented, sensitive) and add cleaning vinegar to it (enough to get each cloth wet) and use that for wiping down my stove area, dishwasher and fridge handle. Gets the surface squeaky clean.

[@daryurias]

Was wondering how to use it thanks 😅

[@mrsmacdee1113]

I spray it straight on my tub and shower walls and on my toilet.

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

If you want a stronger vinegar try canning vinegar at 9%. Just remember the smell is a bit more harsh. I window clean and also during my office cleanings like sinks and toilets I use 9%. I rarely use bowl cleaner. I do every other day cleanings and the spritz in the toilets is enough to tame the water rings. I also use an acid called phosphoric acid. A popular product is called Sanivac, purple in color. Awesome on calcium, mag, rust stains.

[@christinerobinson9372]

You really don't need any stronger than white vinegar, it does a great job, makes it easy.

[@BrilloHead]

I recently got a gallon of 5% distilled vinegar and 2 gallons of 9% distilled vinegar. It's made by Hill Country. 9% is almost twice as strong as the regular 5% vinegar, but I can always dilute it to 5% if I need to. All I need is water to dilute the 9% vinegar.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Used to work at Lowe's. I spilled an entire bottle of cleaning vinegar on the floor and in minutes it had bleached the floor white. Whoops

[@kerprice]

I bought that Harris 30% vinegar, mixed it with Dawn and it cleaned my glass shower door much better than regular vinegar ever did

[@camilleheid2497]

Thank you for making this video breaking down the difference between cleaning and distilled vinegar

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@priscillanieto3322]

I actually like white distilled vinegar as apposed to cleaning vinegar. I have pets and feel safer mopping/cleaning with something that is safe if swallowed, especially since I feel like the cleaning power is the same as well as distilled makes my clothes softer imo.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Very good point about using the right products around pets.

[@MustardSeedish]

You really need more subs here. I've learned more about cleaning on this channel than any other.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you that means alot! Happy to help!

[@risham21]

So soothing to see a man clean! 👍👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you enjoyed the video🙂

[@ya00007]

I really like the chart at the end. Thanks for including it.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome👍🙂

[@savionw4779]

Have been watching your content since the beginning thank you for all the grateful tips and tricks Lova ya man ill stay watching all your new videos

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Great to hear from you! Thanks for the support! It's nice to hear from a CWC original!!

[@mikeappleget482]

I remember when there was only like 5 videos with less than 100 views each. Iirc he only had around 80 subs when I first subscribed. This channel blew up pretty fast.

[@marg233]

You're a character 😆 didn't realize all different vinegars, useful important info Thanx 👏🏻

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help🙂

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

You can also buy 30% vinegar. Lowe’s is one place to get it.

[@Tonithenightowl]

I am a vinegar junkie. It has so many uses. From cooking, pickling, cleaning, laundry, deodorizing it does it all. I love the smell and it dissipates fast for those who don't. It absorbs odors it doesn't mask them. I've never seen "cleaning" vinegar but I will look for it. I'll skip the industrial stuff... I don't want people to think I have a "problem" lol :o)

[@CleanWithConfidence]

lol

[@ayoal]

Vinegar smells disgusting!!! I would never want to meet you lol your probably the type to like salt and vinegar chips, when u open a bag of them it smells rechid like someone farted

[@ayoal]

Although it does have cleaning purposes I'll give you that , but the smell..... I gag right away even at the sight of vinegar

[@PrincessSkilla]

Tonithenightowl I have “Distilled Vinigar” it doesn’t say “White Vinegar” could I use it to clean and consume ?

[@Tonithenightowl]

@@PrincessSkilla If it's not for human consumption it WILL have a warning on the label. It's the law. If there is no warning and it's clear like white vinegar... then we can assume it's plain old distilled white vinegar. Please check your label. :o)

[@doloresborschell234]

Never knew there is cleaning vinegar. Thanks

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@tramekn]

Thank you sir for educating me. I appreciate you.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@charityp2080]

I have 20% vinegar that I love and use for cleaning. A little bit goes a long way. I did Not know it was synthetic though, and have consumed some (very diluted). I felt fine, but now I know not to do That again. Thanks for the info!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@leesire]

Where do you buy industrial vinegar ? Thanks in advance.

[@drina4706]

Synthetic doesn't equal bad!!! I am a biochemist. We make stuff in labs that can be also found in nature.

[@lamrof]

@@drina4706 No you guys are making life harder to all of us. Do you work for Monsanto?

[@botflyguy7814]

@@lamrof Hahaha... Please tell me youre joking

[@Zymier]

Thank u for explaining this I really appreciate it. Now I know the differences 🤙🏾

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@TropicalArtPaganCorporation]

Oh I learned something new today

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you found the video valuable!

[@whitealliance9540]

You use industrial vinegar instead of bleach & ammonia in your cloths washer. Its also great for cleaning bikes, tires... It wont interact with your body . its all i use now and some 7th generation products. Yo brother this video was great! Good vid i like.

[@dudley5533]

Thank you for the info......didn't know there even was a "cleaning vinegar".

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@averyquinn797]

This is helpful thanks. Trying to switch to natural cleaners.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

you are welcome!

[@HWY66]

A power sprayer and cleaning vinegar.....I 'm going to spray everywhere in this old house of mine that might be growing mold especially the areas of the attic and walls that might have been wet from the previously leaky roof.

[@marvinrandolph4008]

Great video Sir! You have helped me make the proper informed decision on white vinegar for cleaning purposes!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@jersgmd]

I have been watching your channel for about 2 years now and learned alot. I use the regular vinegar preferably apple vinegar cleaning my dishwasher, is it on the same level as the cleaning vinegar. By the way 🗣Love your videos!🧽🧤🧹 Cleaning is my new hobby 😁😊

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks for the comment, glad you have found the videos valuable!!

[@jimh3500]

Excellent and useful video. I love the bottom line up front as well as the presentation.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you found the video valuable!🙂

[@leighannwoody545]

Thanks for yet another informative video! Hope you and your family have a great week! :)

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am you are welcome!

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Acetic acid is made by fermentation. Right. Acetobacter bacteria metabolize ethanol and excrete acetic acid. So how can it be a disinfectant if they survive?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Vinegar has disinfecting properties but it's actually not officially a disinfectant. Vinegar kills 90% of germs and 80% of viruses, to be officially classified as a disinfectant though with the EPA it has to kill 99% of germs and bacteria.

[@andith]

I think that I cooked two or three times with cleaning vinegar, before I realized it. Glad I live alone and nothing happened to me that could take me to the hospital!

[@michaelzoran]

QUESTION: I need to clean black mold from drywall. I read online that 5% White Vinegar can clean black mold directly from the bottle - even without being diluted. With the Great Value Cleaning Vinegar from Wal-Mart, it does not list the acid percentage. The directions of the Cleaning Vinegar say you should dilute the Cleaning Vinegar in the form of 1 Gallon of Water to 1 Cup of Cleaning Vinegar. This is a 16:1 ratio of Water to Cleaning Vinegar. Is this correct? Should this 16:1 ratio be used to clean the black mold on drywall? According to mathematics, Cleaning Vinegar is 6% Acid while White Vinegar is 5% Acid. This means the Cleaning Vinegar has 20% more Acid. However, if 5% Acid White Vinegar did not require any water, why would the 6% Acid Cleaning Vinegar require dilution of 16:1? According to mathematics, simply adding a 5:1 ratio of water to the Cleaning Vinegar would essentially reduce the Cleaning Vinegar to the same strength as White Vinegar, so why would there be a need to use 16:1 ratio in the directions?

[@lucilenecosta233]

Sou do Brasil e minhas clientes nunca viu limpeza com vinagre , comecei a falar os benefícios e algumas aceitou eu limpar com vinagre, elas estão amando, só queria a dica para limar mais fácil portas de cabinets da cozinha com muito óleo. Chega gruda nos panos.

[@magpie9838]

How do you use vinegar to clean kitchen cabinets?

[@sharonparis8916]

I add cleaning vinegar to some of my laundry 🧺

[@jcdardis4115]

didn't even know that cleaning vinegar existed!!! thats cool! thanks for the tip! i don't want to die!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@janewest3996]

Bwahahaha

[@OktoPutsch]

Oh funny, I just checked the cheapest common white vinegar brand we usually buy at the grocery shop, and it's 8% ... That's the one we also commonly used for some food preparations. (didn't know somewhere different concentrations were available)

[@chriscadman5715]

LOL! Very educational and entertaining. Thanx!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@sarahangel3439]

Good to know that, thanks 👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@Keyko5150Estrada]

Pretty good at explaining thanks

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@lorriemize3177]

The cleaning vinegar I have has Alcohol Ethoxylate and Butyl Carbitol in it as well as the vinegar, It works great. What can you tell me about it.

[@ThornBoyz2207]

What? They add cancer to make it stronger? That’s why I use regular vinegar for almost all of my cleaning and it works just fine.

[@RyanBellRyanofWeird]

I love cleaning with vinegar! Most people can't stand the smell but, hey, I grew up with people that used bleach all the time to clean. And ammonia? Nasty smelling vile chemical. I use to take a swig of distilled vinegar everyday. I'm in the mood for salt and vinegar chips now!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Nice 🙂

[@michaelmode]

Thank you

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@Casper-jx1zd]

Excellent video! I’ve just subscribed

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel Miss Casper!!🙂

[@nicksimon4536]

I kinda wish u had explained why 1% more acetic acid is 20% stronger, but i appreciate that balance too.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Hey Nick, If 5% makes 100% of the concoction then it has 5 twenties. So one twenty of the five would be 20%. Moving from 5 to 6 adds one more of those twenties. 20% stronger.

[@nicksimon4536]

@@CleanWithConfidence that makes perfect sense. I study chemistry and that puts a lot into perspective for me, so thank you

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@nicksimon4536 Yes sir happy to help

[@bloodybones63]

@@CleanWithConfidence Then, 10% would be 200%?

[@gemmadurrant7233]

@@bloodybones63 the way hes phrased it is confusing but mathematical possible. 5% was original amount of acid and to get to 10% you will have added, another whole 5%, its 100% more acetic acid than it was. 200% more acetic acid would get you 15% of the complete volume. To say its 20% stronger between 5 and 6 is a little confusing i think, it has 20% more if the active ingredient, but in the total mix overall is 1% stronger, barely different. The production method and added ingredients to cleaning vinegar are more of a difference than the percentage of acetic acid. Consumable traditional vinegars are not always 5% acid they can be higher.

[@whitealliance9540]

30% industrial vinegar is great in laundry, wont hurt your body like when you touch bleach, and is less harsh on the nose than ammonia.

[@resistenciaviva1]

It destroys the rubber in the laundry machine.

[@lamrof]

@@resistenciaviva1 lol

[@happytohelpu2]

Very entertaining. Thanks.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@happytohelpu2 you are welcome 👍

[@eting1949]

Fill a regular spray bottle with white distilled vinegar if efflorescence lingers. Disperse the vinegar generously onto the bricks, thoroughly drenching the efflorescence. Let the efflorescence absorb the vinegar for five minutes. (If I bought cleaning vinegar instead of white distilled vinegar, would it work on cleaning the white efflorescence powder from my brick pathway?)

[@hunnybeezm1338]

Learned something new!

[@Xingtian2023]

thank you so much for this informative video

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@R.C.425]

Hahaha 😅 THANK YOU, I needed this

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@samueladams584]

Theres no videos explaining how to dilute 30% vinegar on KZbin. Im planning to mix vinegar and some citrus degreaser w a little soap to spray around the shed to keep spiders away and other insects.

[@ZWill07]

2:24 thanks. I’ve never done this before.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@leahkelly8306]

Never freaking knew that! Thank you!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

happy to help!

[@CindyLejeune]

Good job 👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks

[@donellis5005]

Can we mop with cleaning vinegar

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Depends on the type of floor👍

[@elizabeth6540]

Most cleaning solution recipes say to mix cleaning vinegar with water, like 50/50. So it becomes diluted anyway? Why use cleaning vinegar vs distilled?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes you are referring to DIY recipes. Both vinegars work. Cleaning vinegar just gives you a little extra added power!

[@Darlene-q3t]

Acetic acid? Isn't that sayig the same thing twice? I think what you're calling industrial vinegar is also called agricultural vinegar. And that's what you can use on plants that you don't want, such as weeds.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Acetic acid is a specific type of acid. Phosphoric acid is completely different from acetic acid.

[@pres8531]

What does industrial vinegar like 30% do, better than distilled if I use it to clean? What is it used for? You listed what the others do well.

[@Scalp269]

Sooooo, Can I use cleaning vinegar on my coffee maker as long as I rinse it with more clear water??? I wouldn't be consuming it since its rinsed....

[@marielasalas9551]

Thank you! Do you have a video about perfumes and all the toxic ingredients they add for it to smell good?? I use essential oils because of that but I would like facts, 😊

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Nope I sure don't

[@woodstream6137]

Might need to do the math. 1 gallon of distilled vinegar from WM is $3.30. 1 gallon of cleaning vinegar is anywhere from $9 to $18. Then we have to ask is 20% more acetic acid per gallon worth the price when your dealing with such a weak percentage that is going to be further diluted.

[@CP-iy8hb]

Thank you! Strait to the point

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@ishaa5948]

Thanks. I was told that vinegar was synthetic. I was concerned because I use it in the garden. Since I use distilled n not industrial, my mind is at ease.🙏 Great info.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@ChiYuki44]

like why is there no cleaning vinegar or distilled vinegar in japan in grocery stores. I can only see cane vinegar. For me for eating cane vinegar is weak to me like sweet vinegar, and i am from Philippines i like that sour punch in my food. I also love to use cleaning vinegar to clean but it is not very common in stores😢

[@Kona0220]

Which vinegar would you add to a load of laundry?

[@djilyaz]

Im gonna clean with vinegar while listening to "ACID" by Maurice....because im old school.

[@elhimmelstein1913]

Can I add limes juice to cleaning vinegar for the smell?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You could try👍

[@andreadake5049]

So how to make cleaning vinegar from regular distilled white vinegar? Boil it for a bit?

[@Greppy-rv6fb]

Active charcoall pills or any form is good if ya drank poisoning treatment

[@paulfesler7052]

What is the best way to remove creosote odor out of a home?

[@PlushFairytale]

I need cleaning vinegar now🧐🧐

[@BluesClues1691]

Hey there....is it ok to add a few drops of essential oil like lavender or eucalyptus to the vinegar without decreasing efficacy?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes it should be ok.

[@jamesbattousai]

What is the best vinegar for removing rust

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I would encourage you to watch this video I made about that very subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLHdp2ZhNRkaMk

[@psuzanne2794]

I’ve never seen cleaning vinegar anywhere 🙁

[@EMVelez]

Can you use cleaning vinegar to disinfect a washing machine?

[@elenanovikov7158]

Why cleaning vinegar does not make bubble with baking soda?

[@777sweett777]

There is also 6% vinegar for food - pickling vinegar

[@ns6584]

i use 9% white vinegar

[@alicejosiah4942]

What and what is used for steel white vinegar

[@rapturebound197]

Question for anyone who uses the cleaning vinegar on glass shower doors and chrome fixtures to get rid of hard water spots - I'm not having any luck whatsoever with the 5% stuff...should I be using the 6% vinegar??.. or even stronger like the 9% ??.. or all the way up to the industrial 30%?? I'm on a well and the 5% isn't touching the calcium buildup on the glass ☹️ Help!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Here is a video I made on that very subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_WgJ9tg7aeaNE

[@emilydelgado6570]

So I could theoretically buy industrial vinegar and water or down?

[@joyfulstand7398]

If you are canning or jarring food, you should be using 5% vinegar. Do not use a 3% vinegar for canning or jarring (nor the 6%).

[@justmearlene]

Can I use cleaning vinegar to wash my produce or should I get distilled?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I wouldn't recommend using cleaning vinegar with anything you are going to eat because it hasn't been purified to the same level as regular distilled white vinegar.

[@justmearlene]

@@CleanWithConfidence ok thank you!!

[@blackberrylady9265]

Thanks very much 😀 👍🏾 💯💯👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@74Voyeur]

My supermarket sells "Pure Vinegar" in the salad dressing/cooking oil aisle. Does this fall in with the Distilled Vinegar?

[@lrhomesold]

Which better for cleaning AC line ?

[@nofearonlylove21]

Can you use cleaning vinegar in your laundry to better clean your clothes? I do not have distilled vinegar around where I live. I have used regular white vinegar in my laundry but recently bought the cleaning one. Can i use ghe cleaning one in my laundry? Thank you

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I would just check the product care tags of the items you are wanting to wash.

[@starrystarrynight9822]

Is there a NON-distilled white vinegar or does that not exist?

[@bsanchez3563]

Do you know jow to boil it for achieving 5 percent vinegar as only one I can find... but want at least 10 or maybe even 15 percent at most... but between those for dissolving circuit boards mainly if not specifically for that...also how do zi know when or how long before its if even possible for boiling it to do so.. make and know when it is at that desired percentage range?

[@Oerger89]

If 6% is for cøeaning and 20 times stronger... Why do my country's grocerystores sell allaround with 7% And then jumps up to, product name translated to english; Vinegar acid 32% Vinegar essence 35%. Are americans and europeans following different ways to calculate the acidity?

[@tspin5642]

There is a company that sells 30% which can give chemical burns

[@tspin5642]

But it was labeledAll purpose cleaner

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yea that’s the industrial strength stuff!

[@stevev3664]

How do these compare with Malt Vinegar?

[@biancafernandez8168]

Wow I’ve been using cleaning vinegar to clean my poultry !!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

😲

[@JSWFUSwfu-ox7xy]

What is best to clean a pen mark off leather?

[@blackkeisha2598]

So it has 5% acidic acid and 95% water....but how much percent vinegar? Where does vinegar come from?

[@redwolf4611]

5%

[@jerichojoe307]

Wow🤯.......👨‍⚕️👏👏👏🤭🤭🤭 Acetic acid IS VINEGAR 💩4🧠. Please stay where you are when the SHTF. Keep the gene pool from degrading.

[@redwolf4611]

@@jerichojoe307 did it ever occur to you he/she may be young. Relax a bit.

[@blueskies6475]

Vinegar comes from fermenting fruits.

[@patrickstarnes2355]

Is cleaning vinegar OK to sterilize my hands? Is it safe?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Not even close! It won't come anywhere close to killing all the germs and bacteria. You would need some hand sanitizer for that.

[@305roadrumbler]

Cool! Thanks for the 411 👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help🙂

[@williamtse6467]

Can we clean with cooking vinegar?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Nope

[@Sood123456]

😂😂😂😂 awesome starting.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Lol