Thursday, January 17, 2013

Uses of Vinegar

 

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Vinegar has been a highly utilized substance for thousands of years because of its remarkable versatility. It's said to have been invented by the Chinese Xia Dynasty around 2000 BC, eventually making its way west, as the Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative and the Roman legionnaires drank it. Today, vinegar is used for everything from cleaning to sore throat relief.

 

Vinegar as an Indoor Cleaning Agent

Vinegar is a cheap and non-toxic cleaner. It's acid-based, so it breaks down grease, and kills germs and bacteria — not unlike a lot of expensive cleaning products.

Rust Remover: Soak your metal tools and bolts in vinegar and wipe away the rust.

Sticker Remover: Make stickers and labels unstick by soaking them with vinegar.

Stain Remover: Eliminate stains from carpet, fabric and upholstery.

Floor Cleaner: Linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile and wood floors can sparkle with vinegar.

Window Cleaner: Mix vinegar with water and dish soap and give your windows a streak-free shine.

Wood Panelling Cleaner: Combine vinegar with olive oil and warm water to form an effective cleaner for wood panels.

Ant Killer: Fill a spray bottle and zap the tiny intruders. Apply along windowsills and doorways to keep them away.

Room Deodorizer: Get rid of lingering smells by leaving out a bowl of white distilled vinegar overnight.

Garbage Disposal Deodorizer: Pour a half cup down the drain and then run hot water. The smelly reminder of last week's dinner will be gone for good.

Pots and Pans Cleaner: Remove the remnants of old and burnt food with the use of vinegar.

Cup Ring Remover: Stains on cups and bowls can be eliminated with the aid of vinegar.

Blender and Jar Odour Eradicator: Wiping down or soaking jars with a white vinegar and water mixture can kill odours.

Countertop Cleaner: Mix with water, borax and tree oil and use as an all-purpose cleaner. Especially useful for countertops.

Microwave Cleaner: Combine with warm water and a little bit of dish soap. A great way to finally rid the microwave old food, grime and its putrid smell.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Vinegar can kill just as many germs as any brand name toilet bowl cleaner.

Washing Machine Hose Cleaner: Run the machine on regular cycle and add a cup of vinegar. Of course, make sure no clothes or towels are inside beforehand.

Clothes Brightener: Brighten your colours by adding one-third of a cup of white vinegar to your wash.

Showerhead Cleaner: By taking apart your showerhead and soaking it in vinegar, mineral build-up will be removed, resulting in a stronger stream.

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