Monday, October 1, 2007

How to Use Vinegar

~Buy a gallon of the generic 5% white distilled vinegar and put it in a spray bottle. Use it to clean windows and mirrors the way you normally would.

~Clean your cutting board by spraying it liberally with vinegar and let it sit overnight. Simply wash off the vinegar the next day, if you'd like. But it's unnecessary.

~Shine and polish stainless steel sink fixtures by spraying vinegar directly on it or dampen gentle cloth with vinegar and wipe clean.

~Clean stainless steel cookware with vinegar to remove any hard water stains.

~To remove calcium buildup on your shower head, pour some vinegar into a ziplock baggie and tape it in place overnight.

~Some people use vinegar to remove toilet ring stains, but I find it ineffective once the stain sets in. (I live in a place with very hard water). It's suggested that you pour a cup of vinegar and let it sit overnight before tackling the mess. I still like to use it to disinfect my toilet. I pour a cup and scrub thoroughly.

~Use vinegar to clean bathroom counters.

~I like making my own disinfect wipes because wipes are a lot easier to use than a spray bottle and paper towels. I simply use an empty baby wipe container by filling it up with paper towels and pouring enough vinegar to dampen the paper towels. I use it to clean my counters. It's easy to use, assemble, and maintain.

~To clear a clogged drain, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda, followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain. A white bubbly reaction will take place. That's totally natural. Let it hang for a few minutes, then pour boiling water down the drain to finish it off.

~To remove calcium buildup on your shower head, fill a ziplock baggie with vinegar and tape it in place to your shower head. Leave it on overnight. It works wonders!

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