I found many recipes online using castile soap and many claims on the websites about the house cleaning value of castile soap. I was intrigued. As I already purchased a large jug of the stuff, it was an appealing idea to have one product to rule them all. So I tried, and I tried and I tried to make castile soap work in my cleaning routine.
Vinegar: Truly Safe for the Environment?
It's no secret that white vinegar (acetic acid) is an all-powerful dirt busting powerhouse of awesome. It is commonly used for many different purposes, from eating to removing the finish off a car. And the best part is that it's 100% natural, biodegradable, vegan, hypoallergenic, and non-toxic. But when assessing the environmental impact of vinegar, there is more to consider than its green cleaning value.