Vinegar and its uses in the kitchen

This liquid, produced by the acetic fermentation of an alcoholic liquid, is one of the most popular in kitchens. Vinegar is used to dress vegetables, to make pickles, marinades, brines, and preserves. In Mexico, mild vinegars that do not reach a high acidity percentage are mainly used. The most popular ones are made from cider, apple, malt beer, and other fruits. There are even pulque vinegars, obtained from the fermentation of pulque and tequesquite, heated and fermented for several days. However, vinegar is not only used for cooking. One of the most wonderful things about vinegar is that it is the best ally for cleaning your kitchen. Below are some ways to use it so you can forget about stains and dirt forever: 1. Goodbye to bad odorsEliminate bad smells from your containers and other plastic dishes by adding a bit of vinegar and heating them for a couple of minutes. They will look like new!2. Clean the vegetablesGet rid of most of the toxic substances on your fruits and vegetables by placing them in water with a tablespoon of vinegar and another of baking soda. 3. Dishwasher like newTo keep your dishwasher always new, add a glass of vinegar to the normal washing cycle once a month, and your filters will remain perfect. 4. Sterilize the sponges Put your sponges with vinegar and water in the microwave for five minutes, and they will be as good as new. 5. Oven cleaningUse hot water with vinegar for a deep clean of your oven. Just spray the oven with this mixture, let it sit for 20 minutes, and even the most stubborn grease will come off. Do you know other ways to take advantage of vinegar in the kitchen?