Do you know the health dangers of white vinegar ? No ?
And yet, some uses of white vinegar are dangerous.
I know what you're going to say... White vinegar is an essential multi-purpose product.
It is natural, super economical and above all particularly effective.
I know... Personally, I love it and I hardly ever use it anymore!
But let me tell you one thing...
In some cases, white vinegar representsa real health hazard .
We already know that MUST NOT mix it with bleach.
But that's not all.
Here are 4 health dangers of white vinegar that you have no idea . Watch:
Very often, we recommend that you use hot white vinegar to strip a gas stove, descale, clean a brush or even clean a saucepan.
I can tell you that it is super effective. It pickles!
And that's precisely why you shouldn't breathe those fumes of heated white vinegar .
They are aggressive and irritating.
And you may feel a slight discomfort when you breathe them:sore throat, cough, itchy eyes...
It's very unpleasant.
In case of inhalation, move away quickly from this source of vapors and ventilate the room.
Get outdoors and if it's not okay, contact a doctor.
Let's be clear:white vinegar with an acidity of less than 10° is completely edible.
You can therefore use it to clean your salads, poach eggs, cook white beans without any danger to your health.
You can also enjoy all of its health benefits risk-free.
BUT... avoid swallowing it every day for a long time.
And dilute it in a little water.
Why ? Because as you know, white vinegar is very acidic. So do not abuse it !
Because in force, this acidity can attack the enamel of the teeth, irritate the gums or cause digestive problems.
Indeed, once in the body, white vinegar reacts with the juices and enzymes present in the throat and stomach.
At too high a dose, it can then cause irritation and digestion difficulties .
Once in the throat and stomach, the white vinegar reacts with the juices and enzymes present.
It can therefore irritate transit areas and cause digestion problems.
And if you are prone to gastric diseases such as gastritis, chronic ulcer, GERD. ..
White vinegar is strongly discouraged .
Just avoid swallowing white vinegar. It's way too sour.
Always ask your doctor for advice before swallowing.
On the other hand, do not ingest household vinegar at 14° , far too acidic for the body.
If so, contact a poison control center promptly.
White vinegar can be dangerous if it splashes into your eyes .
It's a bit like lemon juice...
But worse!
If you get white vinegar in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them and rinse them with your lens care product.
It is best to consult a doctor afterwards.
To avoid this mishap, wear protective glasses.
In another register, it is completely not recommended to give white vinegar to chickens .
In chickens, white vinegar has a detrimental effect on the liver.
However, it is the liver that is supposed to ensure the synthesis of limestone, in particular to lay beautiful eggs!
The acetic acid in white vinegar can disrupt this process.
Result:your hens risk laying eggs with a very soft shell.
Instead of giving them white vinegar, consider this trick to stimulate egg laying in hens.
Wondering if white vinegar is safe for your dog or cat?
Don't worry!
There is no risk in using white vinegar with your dog or cat.
Whether it's against fleas, to clean urine stains, to care for their ears, to clean the litter...
But be aware that some cats hate the smell of white vinegar!
And this one acts more like a repellent. Think about it!
In case you're wondering, white vinegar is safe for the septic tank .
Here's why:white vinegar is essentially made of acetic acid.
However, this is already naturally present in septic tanks in large quantities.
