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Vinegar can protect against bacteria, fungi, and other harmful microbes. Soaking the feet in a 1-part vinegar, 2-part water solution may help manage odor and infections. Vinegar can have a variety of ...

Having smelly feet — also known medically as bromodosis — isn’t necessarily something that you should be concerned about. Foot odor is often caused when bacteria on your feet, shoes, and socks mixes ...

Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid, produced by the fermentation of sugars or ethanol. The solution has been used for thousands of years as a common disinfectant. The standard white vinegar ...

Balsamic delivers a rich taste while maintaining the acidic kick of vinegar. Commonly seen in glazes, dressings, and reductions, it’s a staple of Italian dishes and has long been recognized as a ...

Highly diluted acetic acid, an active ingredient of household vinegar, has been shown to be an effective alternative agent to prevent infection and kill bacteria found in burn wounds. Highly diluted ...

From avocado facials to honey scrubs, reaching into your kitchen cabinet in hopes of attaining clearer, smoother skin is nothing new. But does apple cider vinegar (ACV), another ingredient often ...

Vinegar is a staple in housekeeping hacks and cleaning tips. BBC Future looks at why it might just be the most useful product in your pantry. All it took was some white vinegar, a rubber band and a ...