How to Clean Many Things With White Vinegar
Homeowners seeking gentle cleansers may appreciate a simple product from the pantry. White vinegar is an economical alternative to harsh household cleansers. If you can get past its pungent smell, use vinegar for cleaning tasks in all parts of your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Put two to three drops of white vinegar into your dishwashing liquid to cut grease on dishes and crystal.
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Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to the washing machine during the final rinse to make your clothes soft and remove lint from dark clothes.
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Dab a cotton ball in vinegar and rub it over any exposed skin to deter bugs in the outdoors. After it dries, you won't smell it, and the bugs hate the taste.
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Mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 3/4 cups of water in a spray bottle and spray it on pet urine spots. The mixture will neutralize the odors and your pet won't likely soil that spot again. Test a small spot of your carpet before treating a large area.
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Make a paste of baking soda and white vinegar to clean stainless steel sinks. Expect it to foam as it cleans.
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Tips & Warnings
These items are from the book: Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean, by Linda Cobb...
References
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rnall
Apr 11, 2009
White vinegar has been a secret of mine for years! Thanks for a great article! -
annaiam
Mar 11, 2009
I've used vinegar to clean, but never knew about using it on skin for keeping bugs away! How awesome is that? an all natural way to keep bugs away from me!! YAY! Thanks for posting this 5*
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chevee
Mar 10, 2009
Good info, I have a list on my fridge.
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Terri Brisbane
Mar 10, 2009
Gotta love that vinegar.5*
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snapwhiz
Mar 10, 2009
Have you tried adding a quarter cup of white vinegar to smelly laundry? I do this with my towels. It keeps them fresh!
