The Science-Backed Reason to Stop Mixing Castile Soap and Vinegar

Grove Collaborative's cleaning hack goes viral: Why mixing castile soap and vinegar is a cleaning mistake. A recent video by Grove Collaborative has taken the internet by storm, revealing a common cleaning mistake many people make: mixing castile soap and vinegar. The video, which has garnered thousands of views in just a few days, explains that this combination actually neutralizes the cleaning power of both ingredients, resulting in a less effective clean. "Castile soap is a base and vinegar is an acid," explains the video's narrator. "When combined, they react and cancel each other out." The video demonstrates this by showing the streaky residue left behind after cleaning with the mixture. Grove Collaborative recommends using the two products separately, with soap for cleaning and vinegar for rinsing, for a streak-free finish. The video's popularity highlights the widespread interest in effective and eco-friendly cleaning methods, and the importance of understanding the science behind household cleaning products.