Vinegar has a number of uses in your home, but did you know that it is also an effective cleaner? Vinegar can be used to clean various surfaces and items in your home. But there are many other ways that vinegar can be used to make your house sparkle. In this blog post, we will take a look at the 8 best vinegar uses for your houseplants.
Vinegar Hacks for Houseplants
1. Clean Clay Pots
Clay pot is a fantastic way to grow plants from seeds, but it can be difficult to maintain. You have to make sure that the pot doesn’t absorb minerals as it will stop curing correctly.
To avoid these harmful processes, it is advised to rinse your hair in vinegar. This will help restore the porosity of your hair while removing any build-up!
Soak the pots in a vinegar solution or pour 3-4 cups of water into 1 cup white vinegar and let it sit for 30- 60 minutes before using it.
2. Promotes Germination
Put one or two tablespoons of white vinegar in a glass of water, then soak your seeds in the solution for a few hours. This will soften their hard outer layer and make them more able to sprout.
3. Controls Powdery Mildew
Vinegar can be used to control the growth of powdery mildew. Spray it on plants that are infected with this fungus.
4. Amends Soil pH
Pour one cup of white vinegar into one gallon of water and then pour it over your plants to give them a boost of acid. This is perfect for plants likes ferns or African violets.
5. Helps Clean Houseplants
Indoor plants often accumulate dirt over time. If you have a plant that gets white spots on its leaves from high mineral content water, then follow the instructions below to remove these stains.
- White Vinegar (1/2 cup)
- Dish Soap, 5-8 drops
- Water (eight to ten cups)
- Cotton Cloth, Soft
- a big bowl
- Bottle for spraying
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves until they are covered. Wipe off any excess moisture for an even shine!
You may need to repeat this process if necessary. Remember not to expose the plants to direct sunlight after this process!
6. Removes White Lines from the Glass/Vase
Vinegar is a good cleaner for removing hard water stains from vases and glasses. You can easily clean them by soaking a cloth in vinegar-then rubbing the stain until it’s gone, and then leaving for 5-10 minutes before wiping off!
7. Helps Indoor Flowers Last Longer
To keep cut flowers fresh and vibrant, you can use a solution of vinegar and sugar.
The solution is: 2 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tsp. sugar into one gallon of water, mix, and you are ready to use it.
8. Keeps Pets Away
Vinegar is a spray that you can use to keep pets away from your houseplants. Spray it on the leaves and let it sit for 24 hours, then re-spray it as needed.