evidence: You can use vinegar as a cleaner, but it can’t kill all pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19. It’s helpful to clean surfaces before disinfecting them to remove surface debris. [...] Still, vinegar can’t kill all germs. This includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. [...] Because of these limitations, vinegar may not be the best choice for adequately disinfecting your home.