DO NOT throw away your apple cores! Here’s how you can transform apple scraps into a PHENOMENAL multi-purpose cleaning product

They say ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ but in this case, it’s actually ‘An apple a day keeps the grime away’. Now, before you go scratching your head over our silly rhyme, take a moment to read all about this miraculous cleaning solution.

One environmentalist and TikTok star revealed why you should never throw away your leftover apple cores but instead, turn them into something incredibly useful.

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Brennan’s homemade apple cider vinegar Image Credit: @brennan.kai

“Did you know that you can make your own vinegar using apple scraps that you would’ve just thrown away?” she said.

Brennan Kai, from Florida, DIYs bottles of apple cider vinegar at home with only three ingredients and uses the mixture to clean and cook.

To make the apple cider, she first gathers the scraps from the fruit, such as peels and cores, and then places them inside a container to then be kept in a freezer.

Once the container is full, she places the fruit remains into a separate glass jar and fills it with water until the apple scraps are completely submerged. Brennan proceeds by adding a tiny amount of sugar into the water. She then drapes a tea towel over the opening and seals the jar lid.

She lets the glass jar sit inside a cool, dry area for three to four weeks which allows the apple bits to ferment and break down. After the fermentation process, the homemade apple cider vinegar is strained and ready to be used for cooking or cleaning.



Video Credit: @brennan.kai


“Fermentation is magic!” Brennan can be heard saying in her TikTok video.

Brennan’s tutorial video has amassed over 113k views and 17.9k likes. She sits on a total of 92.3k followers on TikTok from regularly sharing content on how to live sustainability. Besides posting tricks on how to make the most out of food waste, Brennan also promotes slow fashion, going plastic-free, and gardening.

“You are so incredibly full of cool useful tips. I love your content.” one user praised.

“I love it!! I had no idea you could use apple scraps.” another added.

“I love this! The simplest recipe for this I've seen. Every other recipe has so many things I need to make it.” a third said.


According to Healthline, apple cider vinegar is an environmentally-friendly alternative to commercial cleaning agents due to its antibacterial properties.

Simply mix a cup of water with half a cup of apple cider vinegar, and just like that, you’ll have a natural all-purpose cleaner. Apple cider vinegar can be used to effectively clean various things at home. It may be used to clean windows, wooden floors, dishes, bathrooms, and mould.

Here are 18 more natural ways to clean your home using apple cider vinegar!



Video Credit: All Natural Home


Disclaimer: We haven’t tried this hack out for ourselves so know that results may vary. Feel free to share with us in the comments how it worked out for you if you’re willing to give it a shot!
 
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Yet another cleaning solution! I like that this is natural, now all I need is the enthusiasm to turn all these ideas into actions!!;)
 
I eat EVERY little bit of an apple except for the short woody stalk so no chance of any fermentation happening at my place!
 
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I don’t think I’d try this method as I don’t often eat apples.
The idea of trying to store fermenting apple cores in a cool dry area might not appeal to most people.
In Spring 🌼 or Summer 🌺 it might be too hot in most homes but this might work in Autumn 🍂 or winter ❄️
I do like the idea of mixing apple cider vinegar with water for a cleaner but might not rush out to buy it. 😁
 
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