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Vinegar Dilution Calculator
Turn one bottle of 45% concentrate into gallons of cleaning vinegar, descaler, and weed control. Pick the job, enter how much you need, and get the exact concentrate-to-water mix.
9×the strength of 5% household vinegar
1 gal → 9 galof all-purpose cleaner
NSF/ANSI 60certified
Your starting vinegar strength
What are you making?
Your Mix
Vinegar concentrate to add—
Water to add—
Total solution—
Always add concentrate to water, never the other way around. Diluted vinegar keeps well in a sealed, labeled bottle.
Vinegar Dilution Reference (from 45% concentrate)
| Job | Target strength | Concentrate : water | How to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose cleaner | 5% | 1 : 8 | Sealed counters, glass, appliances |
| Laundry rinse / softener | 5% | 1 : 8 | About ½ cup in the rinse cycle |
| Bathroom & soap scum | 7% | 1 : 5.4 | Tubs, tiles, fixtures; wipe and rinse |
| Coffee maker & kettle descale | 10% | 1 : 3.5 | Run through, then rinse twice with water |
| Showerhead & faucet lime | 10% | 1 : 3.5 | Soak 30–60 minutes, then rinse |
| Weed & moss killer | 20% | 1 : 1.25 | Spray to wet on a dry, sunny day |
Safety Notes
- 45% vinegar is highly acidic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrate.
- Always add concentrate to water, not water to concentrate.
- Do not use on natural stone (marble, granite, travertine), unsealed grout, waxed wood, or cast iron.
- Never mix vinegar with bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
- Work in a ventilated area and avoid breathing concentrated fumes.
- Keep concentrate and diluted solution away from children and pets.
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One gallon. Nine gallons of cleaner.
Diluted to household strength, a single gallon of 45% concentrate replaces up to nine gallons of store-bought cleaning vinegar. Made in the USA.