This is a very common viral “home energy” or “air cleaning” trick:
Mix vinegar + salt in water, leave it in a room, and supposedly it will absorb negative energy, toxins, or bad vibes.
Here’s what actually happens:
🧪 What Really Happens Scientifically
If you mix:
- Water
- Salt
- Vinegar
and leave it sitting in a room:
✔ The vinegar smell may be noticeable at first.
✔ Some water will slowly evaporate.
✔ Salt may crystallize along the rim as water evaporates.
That’s it.
It does not:
- Purify the air
- Remove toxins
- Kill airborne germs
- Absorb “negative energy”
- Detect bad spirits
- Neutralize radiation
There’s no evidence from organizations like the World Health Organization that this mixture cleans indoor air.
🤔 Why People Think It Works
1️⃣ Salt Crystals Form
As water evaporates, salt can climb the sides of the glass and crystallize.
Some people interpret this as “it absorbed bad energy.”
It didn’t — it’s just evaporation physics.
2️⃣ Vinegar Smell Feels “Clean”
Vinegar has a sharp smell associated with cleaning, so psychologically it feels like something is happening.
✅ What Actually Improves Air Quality
If your goal is cleaner air:
- Proper ventilation
- HEPA air purifier
- Controlling humidity
- Removing mold sources
If your goal is odor removal:
- Baking soda (for surfaces)
- Activated charcoal
- Good airflow
💡 Bottom Line
The vinegar-and-salt-in-water trick is harmless but mostly symbolic. It won’t hurt anything — but it won’t magically transform the room either.
If you saw a specific claim (like “it turns black if there’s negativity”), tell me — I’ll explain what’s really going on.
