Vinegar is good cleaner, and a great solvent. It is a good rinsing agent, can neutralize soap resideue and will brighten stained aluminum cookware, remove tarnish and can dissolve hard water spots on dishes. Vinegar can be used as a solvent to dissove many common adhesives, greases, and can disnifect as well. Vinegar works by breaking down the bonds of the substances it comes into contact with, allowing them to be removed.