Overview

• A mandarin peel infusion steeped for 10–14 days in white vinegar delivers concentrated citrus oils and acetic acid for low-cost, biodegradable grease removal on kitchen surfaces
• Home cooks continue to rely on the classic drain-clearing hack of pouring ½ cup baking soda followed by ½ cup vinegar, letting it fizz for 10–15 minutes, then rinsing with hot water
• Influencer Raquel García’s viral stovetop method combines baking soda, vinegar and water in an effervescent solution that promises to loosen baked-on grime with minimal scrubbing
• Professional cleaners caution that mixing vinegar and baking soda neutralizes the abrasive action of baking soda and recommend using a soda paste for grease and reserving vinegar for limescale removal
• The surge in ingredient-driven cleaning hacks reflects growing consumer demand for non-toxic, sustainable household solutions amplified by social media trends