Now, if you’re thinking of spraying vinegar on your patio to keep flies at bay during a barbecue, I’ve got news for you. It won’t work. Outside, there’s too much airflow and too many competing smells (like your burger patties).
At best, you’ll have a sour-smelling deck. At worst, you’ll attract more flies from the neighbor’s compost bin. Not the flex you wanted.
So what about cleaning? Sure, wiping counters with white vinegar removes food residue, which indirectly reduces fly attraction. But that’s like saying brushing your teeth stops lions from eating you—it helps, but it’s not the main defense.
