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relaxificate t1_j6di5nd wrote

Reply to comment by Alucard624 in LPT: If your home/car has an odor you can use white vinegar as a extremely effective cleaning solution. by Alucard624

The chemical reaction that produces CO2 has a limited duration (maybe 3 minutes).

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AhFFSImTooOldForThis t1_j6dlalt wrote

I'm generally not spending more than 3 minutes actively scrubbing anyway.

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relaxificate t1_j6do4ys wrote

Yes but the clock starts ticking the moment you combine the ingredients, not the moment you begin scrubbing. The fact that this concept was omitted from the initial post demonstrates that OP doesn't really understand the chemistry, and this misunderstanding casts doubt on OP's claims. Nowhere in OP's post, or any post that supports the use of vinegar & baking soda, is a recommendation to mix immediately before use and discard after 10 minutes.

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relaxificate t1_j6dr5m3 wrote

Sorry for mixing you up with OP - I edited my comment accordingly. You've resorted to name-calling, whereas I'm arguing the facts in question. The word "immediately" appears nowhere in OP's post, nor does any comment regarding the timeline of mixing/application.

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Alucard624 OP t1_j6fd54n wrote

Vinegar's main chemical component is acetic acid, which makes the solution a strong cleaning agent for stains, dirt, grime, freshening laundry, cleaning windows and much more. Vinegar’s acid count can cut through grease as well as remove hard water deposits. It acts to kill bacteria and viruses, like E. coli and salmonella, as well as other germs that can find their way onto countertops, dishes and bathroom surfaces. Just about any vinegar (distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, malt vinegar, any specialties) can be used to clean because they all possess the masterful trait of high acidity.

Baking soda is vinegar’s equal when it comes to cleaning. It can be used almost as widely and partners up well with the acidic helper. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is chemically akin to salt. This means it is a neutral compound with a slightly high pH level. In short, it will absorb anything that is acidic, rather than cutting through or masking. Many odors are in fact, acidic, which is why baking soda is so great at neutralizing them. This acid-base reaction is also why baking soda and vinegar partner up so well. 

When cleaning spread a dusting of baking soda across the area you are targeting, depending on how bad the buildup is you can leave it sitting for a a few minutes to a few hours (or overnight, if you can) and then splash vinegar on top and you’ll be able to remove the buildup. You can even use a paste of baking soda and vinegar to remove stains from fabrics and act as a gentle surface cleaner.

Like the other user said, your toxic feedback is not necessary as it's possible to have a constructive open discussion with different opinions.

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relaxificate t1_j6fe513 wrote

I don’t question the merits of vinegar, or baking soda. I question the claims pertaining to the mixture of the two. What happens when they mix is not a matter of opinion, it’s a matter of fact. What I object to most of all is the treatment of scientific/factual matters as if they are subject to opinion. That treatment represents a dumbing down of our society; it’s anti-intellectual- and I’d make the case that anti-intellectualism is a cancer to society. It’s toxic and deserves to be treated as such.

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BoozeSciGuy t1_j6fn927 wrote

Agree. By the above logic of the bubbling action OP would be just as well off using carbonated water, instead of going through the effort of essentially producing the same thing.

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