Vinegar Use #12: Defunk A Musty Closet
Oh, vinegar, how I love thee.
Many of you are like me in that you want to save $$$ when cleaning your homes, while keeping thangs as non-toxic as possible.
Enter the magic of vinegar.
I've used this trick for years.
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Defunk a Musty Closet:
#1) Using a bowl plastic bowl that comes with a lid, pour approximately ½ - 1 inch of vinegar into bowl.
I typically have 9% acidity vinegar on hand, but you can totally use 5% vinegar.
#2) Poke holes into the plastic lid with a sharp tool.
This will allow the vinegar to zap offending odors.
#3) Secure lid on bowl and make sure you snap it tight.
#4) Place in secure closet location, out of the way of children, pets and anyone in your family who has a reputation of clumsiness (Oh Hai, Mrs Tucker!) and say goodbye to musty dusty smells.
You can use as many as you need, depending on closet size.
The only thing left to do is put a reminder on your calendar to replace the vinegar as needed.
You are now free to defunk your closets, save some dough and pat yourself on the back for being green.
Whether you spend the savings on a new pair of shoes, kiddie toys or cupcakes is totally up to you.
You're a green saving machine; you totally deserve it.
P.S. You can do this in your bathrooms, bedrooms, garages, and kitchens, too.
Doesn't matter where you use it - it works.
Just be sure to be safe and put the containers out of the reach of kiddos and pets.
Vinegar is an amazing defunker.
Get to defunking ALL YOUR ROOMS today!
I will definitely try this! I had the vinegar out yesterday doing the microwave steam cleaning trick. I won't say that it needed it but Grampy asked if I got a new microwave! I love vinegar tricks. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome and on your way to a defunked closet!
Thanks for the tip. I have a friend who owns a rather large golden retreiver. Her car smells of dog to get rid of the smell she put apples in her car. Now it is sweet smelling.
Oooo, I like that tip too!
I didn't even know vinegar came in different strengths. I think this is a good idea, but my "bull in the china shop" husband would find a way to spill it.
That's why I place it up high...no spillage.
I do have one funky smelling closet and I use vinegar for everything! I don't know why I didn't think of this myself. Thanks for sharing 🙂
What is it with funky closets?! Glad to help.
Vinegar is definitely magical stuff!
100% agree!
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It's amazing what you can do with vinegar! I've tried this and it really DOES work!
Such an easy and effective use!
I'm going to try this in my laundry room because it often gets that musky smell after my kids throw too many icky socks or wet towels in there. Thanks!
Oooo, let me know how that works.
Great idea! I was just cleaning out closets yesterday and told the hubs we needed to get something to "de-must" them. 🙂 Will try this for sure!
It's easy and inexpensive. win win!
Vinegar is indeed a wonder; now that I'm in spring cleaning mode, you've reminded me to grab it out of the cabinet.
And now you have one more use for it!