White vinegar is mildly acidic 100 natural and a traditional solution effective for cleaning windows mirrors and work surfaces also great for removing limescale and treating stains on upholstery and fabrics try it on collar stains and stains caused by deodorant white vinegar is a traditional cleaning solution that has been used safely for centuries the active ingredient in our white vinegar is acetic acid it has cleaning and descaling properties although it has a mild odour the smell