Dilution Solution

How to dilute is a constant question to the Dirt Doctor.

How do I make 20% vinegar to 10% vinegar?

In Simple terms:

You want to reduce the strength of the vinegarp

by 1/2 (from 20% to 10%)

Remove 1/2 of the total contents from your container and set aside.

Then replace with water the amount that you removed from container,

which will give you 10% Vinegar Solution.

Do the same for the portion of vinegar you set aside.

You will now have 2 containers of 10% vinegar.

How do I make 30% vinegar to 10%?

In Simple terms: You want to reduce the strength of the vinegar

by 2/3 (from 30% to 10%)

Divide the vinegar from your container into 3 equal amounts.

Return one part (1/3) of the amount back into the original container

Replace with water the amount you removed from original container.

Do the same with the two remaining 1/3 parts vinegar you set aside.

You will now have 3 containers of 10% vinegar.

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Always pour the vinegar to be diluted INTO the water, not the other way around, to avoid a dangerous splash and burn. If you’re not sure about dilutions, this site has a dilution calculator for liquid percentages.