Manufacturers pulverize apples into a pulp and ferment the resulting juice to create apple cider vinegar, reports the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. The resulting vinegar possesses a characteristic golden-brown color and has a wide range of practical uses for both your health and applications around your home and garden.
Food Poisoning Treatment
Apple cider vinegar has traditionally been prescribed as a remedy for food poisoning. The University of Maryland Medical Center says drinking a cup of water mixed with 2 tsp. of apple cider vinegar two or three times daily may help alleviate the symptoms and discomfort associated with food poisoning. The center notes that anecdotal evidence may support such usage but no clinical trials have been done to support such applications.
Freshening Your Fridge
If your refrigerator begins to smell of rotten, spoiled or stale food, apple cider vinegar can freshen its scent. The Vinegar Institute suggests pouring a cup of apple cider vinegar into a dish and putting it in your fridge for 48 hours, after which most of the smells should dissipate.
Deodorant
If you suffer from offensive body odors but don't want to opt for harsh deodorants or antiperspirants, apple cider vinegar can pose as an all-natural deodorizer. According to Columbia University's Health Services, wiping your underarms with apple cider vinegar alters your skin's pH levels to discourage odor-causing bacteria from growing.
Gold Jewelry Cleaning
Apple cider vinegar can help restore the shine to your gold jewelry as a gentle cleaner. The Vinegar Institute recommends soaking your jewelry in the vinegar for 15 minutes then wiping it dry with a clean cloth.
Heavy Duty Cleaning
Apple cider vinegar can cut through grease, heavy dirt deposits and other grime as a heavy duty cleaner, according to the Vinegar Institute. Mix a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 4 or 5 tbsps. of cornmeal. Scrub the dirty area, such as a dish or your hands, and rinse it clean.
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