How much vinegar do you add to water to make pickles?

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1. How much vinegar do you add to water to make pickles?
2. How do I mix vinegar and water to clean?
3. Does white vinegar really disinfect?
4. Can I soak plastic in vinegar?
5. Is baking soda safe on plastic?
6. Can you drink a cup of vinegar?

How much vinegar do you add to water to make pickles?

A general rule is 2/3 vinegar to 1/3 water when making brine. This ratio will result in an acidic enough base for whatever vegetable you choose to pickle.

How do I mix vinegar and water to clean?

Make a simple cleaning spray with 3 parts water and 1 part distilled vinegar. You can dilute the mixture according to your needs and you can also trade out the distilled white vinegar for apple cider vinegar. Add lemon juice to disinfect surfaces.

Does white vinegar really disinfect?

Acetic acid (a.k.a. white vinegar) can act as a disinfectant that can destroy some bacteria and viruses. ... Household disinfectants — vinegar and baking soda used on their own — were highly effective against potential bacterial pathogens but less effective than commercial household disinfectants.

Can I soak plastic in vinegar?

Liberally spray the plastic with the vinegar solution completely soaking the plastic. Vinegar is good at removing grease, mildew, and hard water stains as well as disinfecting hard surfaces. Wipe the plastic. Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe the vinegar solutions around the plastic.

Is baking soda safe on plastic?

Cleaning with Baking Soda Baking soda not only cleans the plastic but removes the scents of dishes past, often after just one wash. Before working with baking soda, clean the plastic in warm water, not boiling, and dish soap. ... Rinse well and repeat until it is clean and odor-free.

Can you drink a cup of vinegar?

Vinegar mixed with water, juice, or another liquid is safe to drink, and it's fine to use it on food. However, with a pH between 2.