In short, No. The reason cleaning vinegar is more effective than white vinegar for cleaning purposes comes down to its acidity level. The acid in vinegar is what does the work to cut through grease and grime, eliminates sticky residue and fights soap scum. The difference between both kinds is that white vinegar has 5 percent acidity; while cleaning vinegar, on the other hand, has 6 percent. Although it’s only a one percent difference in acidity, it actually results in cleaning vinegar being 20 percent stronger than white vinegar. Also, cleaning vinegar is not safe to ingest as it’s not regulated for impurities. So that is why it is recommend to use white vinegar that’s safe for cooking when you’re cleaning your coffee maker.