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By George Hughes
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Introduction
George Hughes has been serving the public giving tips, ideas and listing proven methods to
save money, time, and energy in every aspect of your life from the house, office and
everywhere in between. Bringing the best of the best together, George Hughes is proud to
present the ultimate listing in this book of Vinegar Uses for your review and own continued
use.
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What is vinegar?
It is ironic to think that in today's modern world we still find use for a product that was
discovered, completely by accident, over 10,000 years ago.
Deriving from the French word 'vinaigre' meaning sour wine it's life
started literally from a barrel of 'gone off' wine.
Vinegar has had quite a wide-ranging existence through the ages.
It is mentioned in the bible for it’s soothing and healing properties.
Believe it or not, Hannibal used it to help clear his way across the
Alps. Boulders were heated and then doused in vinegar, this allowed them to be cracked and
moved out of the way. In World War I, vinegar was used extensively for the treatment of
wounds on the battlefield.
Today the process of production of vinegar has little changed from the basic principles of
fermentation of sugar to alcohol and then a secondary fermentation to form vinegar. The first
process is the natural chemical reaction between certain yeasts and naturally occurring
sugars. The end result of this process is alcohol. Then the alcohol is taken through a
secondary fermentation, this time reacting with specially selected naturally occurring bacteria.
It is this acetic or acid fermentation that gives us the end result, Vinegar. If you decide to have
a go at making your own vinegar, be careful, you may end up with a vinegar product, which
will be great for dressings or short-term use however it may not have the correct level of
acidity to preserve items for pickling and other long-term usages.
Our choice to use vinegar in our daily applications has become a conscious choice; the
reason behind this is that vinegar can be made from any type of fruit or naturally occurring
sugar. In general, the vinegar we buy today falls into four main
categories:
Fruit vinegar
Apple juice is most commonly used, other fruits, such as grapes,
peaches, and berries produce fine results as well. Products will
have names such as, Apple cider vinegar, white or red wine
vinegar. The first fermentation making the wine and the second
producing the vinegar.
Malt Vinegar
This is simply the double fermentation of barley malt or similar cereals. Product names will
simply be malt vinegar or white vinegar. This variety is the cheapest vinegar due to the ready
availability of the ingredients.
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Sugar Vinegar
This is made from the two stage fermentation of sugar or molasses syrup.
Spirit or distilled vinegar
This is made by the acetic fermentation of dilute distilled alcohol.
Vinegar has an infinite shelf life. By it’s very character, it is a preservative and in effect
preserves itself. White vinegar will remain unchanged while stored for extended times. Other
types of colored vinegars may become cloudy over time, or they will even produce sediment
on the bottom of the jar. This is perfectly natural and can be used without any concern.
Unless otherwise stated, I use white vinegar for most of the applications within this book; for
the simple reason being, it is cheap. Hunt for a good supplier yourself. You should avoid
heath food stores, as they are more expensive. You will also notice that many supermarkets
are now selling their own brand of vinegar, which is great, because this also brings the price
down.
I hope that you learn to love the value of vinegar as you browse the tips that have been sent
to me by people from all over the world. I have started to rely on vinegar, from making my
dishwasher sparkling clean, to soothing the pain of my children’s sunburn. Vinegar has a very
valued place in today’s society as it has for many centuries.
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Making vinegar
Vinegar is so easy and fun to create. With the next few steps
you can have the best vinegar around. After producing just one
batch you will find many uses which could include the following:
a weight loss supplement, beauty and health aid, cleaning agent
and the list goes on. After you produce your own vinegar you will
have many uses for it so you’ll find yourself making batch after
batch.
After gathering the container needed, fresh fruit juice, a starter culture, a warm and dark area
needed to process your vinegar than you are ready to start.
First you will need to pour about one quart of the starter into the container. The starter could
be a bottle of unfiltered and unpasteurized vinegar purchased at the store.
Next you will need to pour about one quart of the fresh fruit juice. You may also use frozen
juice but your vinegar will not be of high quality, as you would have if you use sweet ripe fresh
fruit. Pour this quart of fruit juice into the container along with the starter culture.
After mixing the starter culture and fresh fruit juice together into the container you will need to
place this mix in a warm place. The temperature should not fluctuate up and down. The cooler
the temperature the longer the mixture will take to process into great vinegar.
Along with a warm area you will need select a dark area. This area that you select should
have very limited light since the light will slow the production or may even kill the culture
altogether.
You will need to keep checking your vinegar by sampling it until it reaches the strength you
like. If the vinegar starts to lose strength than your vinegar is done. Each time you make a
batch of vinegar you will get better at knowing the different strengths and how strong you
really desire your vinegar to be.
After the vinegar process is complete than filter the vinegar with a coffee filter.
The vinegar that you’ve produced and bottled should be stored for at least six months before
using. It doesn’t hurt to use the vinegar right away but it would have a smoother texture if you
wait several months in order to use the vinegar.
The process of making vinegar will take anywhere from one to ten weeks. The process of
making vinegar includes pressing fresh fruit, fermented and cleaned to take the dead yeast
away. After freeing the bacteria from the vinegar you could sell your freshly produced vinegar
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to supplement your income but when you see the list of uses for vinegar you just might decide
to keep all of it for yourself.
Once the vinegar is done you will need to bottle it up. Simply place the vinegar into small
bottles and store. The number of bottles that you will need will greatly depend on the size of
bottles that you choose to store your vinegar in and also the amount of vinegar you produce.
Fruit vinegar is made up of fresh fruits such as apples, which are the most commonly used.
Other fruit may also be used such as grapes, peaches, or berries just to name a few. The
steps to produce vinegar are also the steps that you follow to make wine. The first
fermentation is the production of wine and the second fermentation is when vinegar is
produced.
So grab the needed materials such as a container (glass or stainless steel), fresh fruit juice
(including the frozen fruit juice if desired), the starter culture (a bottle of unfiltered and
unpasteurized vinegar), a dark area (or paint the container with a dark color or cover with a
dark cloth) and a warm temperature area (an area is needed that doesn’t fluctuate in degree
levels since a cold area would slow the fermentation process down).
Have fun creating fine quality vinegar. Get your children involved for some family fun time.
While making vinegar you will also be making memories that will last for years to follow. So
have fun and create good quality vinegar to use for many useful household-cleaning tips,
beauty and health tips to produce vinegar.
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Types of Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic when made in the traditional way is an outstanding vinegar. It is dark in color, very
smooth and mellow with deep complexity and layers of subtle flavors. The very finest
Balsamics are made from the juice of Trebbiano grapes that has been boiled down to almost
a syrup. This reduction goes through a first natural fermentation in wooden casks that
produces alcohol. A second fermentation, with the aid of the acetobacter bacteria in the air,
creates the acetic acid that is vinegar.
This vinegar is then filtered into wooden casks and left to mature for anywhere from 10 to 30
years. Some for even longer. Some Balsamics mature in a succession of casks all made from
a different type of wood, each type giving a another layer of flavor to the vinegar. It is this
almost magical combination of wood, wine and time that makes traditionally made Balsamic
vinegar such a rare and very expensive delight.
Historically , Balsamic vinegar originated in Modena; a town in northern Italy. Commercially
made Balsamic vinegar is made in the region as well and while nowhere near the quality of
the traditionally made vinegar, it is very good and markedly different from other wine vinegars.
Though produced on a large scale , most commercial Balsamics are left to mature in wood for
varying lengths of time and develop the basic characteristics of the traditionally made vinegar.
Black rice vinegar?
Black rice vinegar is very popular in southern China, where Chinkiang vinegar, the best of the
black rice vinegars, is made. Normally black rice vinegar is made with glutinous or sweet rice,
although millet or sorghum may be used instead. Dark in color, it has a deep, almost smoky
flavor.
You need to be careful when it comes to buying black rice vinegars as the quality varies
strongly. Gold Plum's Chinkiang vinegar, made with glutinous rice, water and salt, is generally
considered to be the best.
Black rice vinegar works well in braised dishes and as a dipping sauce. It can also serve as a
substitute for balsamic vinegar.
Cane vinegar?
Cane vinegar is made from sugarcane and has a rich, slightly sweet flavor. Cane vinegar is
essential in making pickles, mustards and vinaigrettes. It adds a jolt of flavor to numerous
sauces, marinades and dressings, and to preparations such as sauerbraten, sweet and sour
dishes and marinated herring. Cane vinegar is most commonly used in Philippine cooking.
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Champagne vinegar?
As you can guess by it's name, Champagne vinegar is expensive. It has a delicate, refined
and gentle taste and is pale gold in color, yet clear and bright. If you ever want to treat
yourself this is the vinegar to try!
Cider vinegar?
Made from cider or apple mash in the same way as malt vinegar. It has a sharp strong flavor
at full strength and the better quality ones dilute well to reveal a delicate apple flavor. It has a
warm, soft honey color. Although usually sold filtered there is a growing belief that unfiltered
organic cider vinegar is especially beneficial to over-all health.
Used as a condiment and for pickling. Very good for pickling fruit. When diluted it can be used
for salad dressing.
Coconut vinegar?
Coconut vinegar is low in acidity, with a musty flavor and a unique aftertaste. It is used in
many Thai dishes.
Corn sugar vinegar?
Corn sugar vinegar is a result of the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentation of corn
sugar. It has a smooth, mild flavor and is a distinctive amber color.
Distilled vinegar?
Distilled Vinegar is colorless and very strong, it is too brutal for use in cooking but is ideal for
pickling, cleaning glass and as a detergent or disinfectant.
Flavored vinegar?
Flavored vinegars have been in use in different parts of the world for thousands of years, at
least as far back as the Babylonians. Red, white and rice vinegars are the most commonly
used, in which any variety or combination of flavoring agents are steeped. Imagination is the
only limiting factor when it comes to making flavored vinegars. The most common are those
using herbs and spices, though flowers, fruit and vegetables are other options.
Fruit vinegar?
Fruit vinegar is often made from raspberries, blueberries or blackberries. The resulting
products tend to be sweet and delicate in flavor and aroma and make a nice complement to
fruits and many salads, or they can be used in salad dressings, such as raspberry vinaigrette.
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Herb vinegars
Herb vinegars are made by adding herbs or spices to cider or wine vinegar and then allowing
the flavors to blend. Flavor and other characteristics vary greatly depending on the type of
base vinegar and the particular herbs and spices added.
Malt vinegar
Made from a beer-like brew using malted barley, this vinegar is made by much the same
method as for commercially produced wine vinegars. Good malt vinegar is left to mature for
some time before being bottled. It has a strong flavor and medium acidity. Suitable only as a
condiment or for pickling.
Red rice vinegar
This vinegar is dark colored, but lighter than black rice vinegar. In any event, you'll never get
the two mixed up once you have a taste - red rice vinegar is an intriguing combination of tart
and sweet. Red rice vinegar can be used as a substitute for black vinegar - just add a bit of
sugar. It makes a very good dipping sauce, and you can also use it in noodle, soup and
seafood dishes (you'll often find it in recipes for Hot and Sour and Shark's Fin Soup). Both
Pearl River Bridge and Koon Chun from Hong Kong are good brands.
Rice Vinegar
Usually made from fermented rice or rice wine. Originating in China and Japan. Chinese rice
vinegars are stronger than those of Japan and range in color from colorless, through various
shades of red and several shades of brown. Compared to other types of vinegar Chinese and,
especially, Japanese vinegars are very mild ; almost sweet.
Japanese rice vinegar is very mild and mellow and ranges in color from colorless to pale
yellow. There are two distinct types of Japanese vinegar; one made from fermented rice and
the other is made by adding rice vinegar to sake.
Sherry vinegar
A very fine vinegar type. As with other wine vinegars, the best are very expensive and
justifiably so. Sherry vinegars are made from a blend of wines, just like sherry, and are left to
mature in the wood for a long time. They develop fat, rich flavor and a mellow complexity. Like
traditional Balsamic vinegar, excellent Sherry vinegar occupies a special place outside the
vinegar spectrum.
Spirit vinegar
Spirit vinegar is distilled before the acetification process has finished and contains a small
amount of alcohol which changes the flavor dimension. This is the strongest of all the
vinegars and is used for the same purposes as distilled vinegar.
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Umeboshi vinegar
Umeboshi vinegar is a pink brine with a deep cherry aroma and a fruity, sour flavor. It is a byproduct produced when umeboshi (Japanese pickled plums) is made. Technically, it is not
classified as a vinegar because it contains salt, but it is a good substitute for vinegar and salt
in any recipe. It has a light, citric flavor and lends itself well to salad dressings and adding
flavor to steamed vegetables.
White rice vinegar
White rice vinegar is a colorless liquid, higher in vinegar content and more similar in flavor to
regular vinegar. Having said that, it is still less acidic and milder in flavor than regular vinegar.
There is also a hint of sweetness that comes from the glutinous rice. White rice vinegar can
be used in stir-fries, particularly sweet and sour dishes, and is great for pickling.
Wine Vinegar
Just like wine, wine vinegars can be red or white and just like wine the quality is determined
by the type of wine used. Fine vinegars come from fine wine and are made the slow ,
traditional way in oak barrels. They are matured in wood for periods ranging from a few weeks
to one to two years.
Generally speaking red wine vinegars are aged longer than those made from white wine. The
very best wine vinegars are made in relatively small batches, they have fine balance and
subtle , complex flavor. They are characteristically rich and mellow.
Commercially produced wine vinegars are of an inferior quality, using average wine and faster
production techniques that remove a lot of the more subtle flavors in the wine. Many
commercially produced wines are still very good, and as with so many things, the price
reflects the quality.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" (the dentist too!) - is an oft quotation which should
not be considered as just an obsolete "Old Wives Tale", as there is more than meets the eye
in these axioms of yore. Apples are among the most health-giving fruits available as they
contain a host of nutritious properties viz: Phosphorous, Cholerine, Potassium, Sodium,
Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, Fluorine, Silicon, plus many trace elements ....... and all
of these are found in PURE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.
What Does it Do?
Amongst other things, cider vinegar is very effective in detoxicating various organs in the
body together with the blood stream. Hence it is a purifier, as it has a means of breaking
down fatty, mucous and phlegm deposits within the body. It therefore, promotes the health of
the vital organs of the body e.g. kidneys, bladder, liver etc., by preventing an excessively
alkaline urine. Cider vinegar also helps oxidate the blood which consequently prevents the
blood from becoming too thick and gluey, which gives rise to a strained heart and blood
vessels resulting in high blood pressure. Cider vinegar also promotes digestion, assimilation
and elimination and it neutralizes any toxic substance taken into the body. There have been a
number of instances where people who had taken a mixture of cider vinegar and water before
a meal were unaffected by diarrhea, or digestive upsets, whilst their companions who ate the
same meal were. Hence the cider vinegar seemed to neutralize the harmful substances in the
food eaten.
Potassium
Apple cider vinegar has a potent supply of potassium which has become so widely acclaimed
in the helping of various complaints including: running nose. Excessive mucous formation,
watery eyes, sinus and catarrhal troubles. Teeth decay and the splitting of finger nails are
also signs of potassium deficiency which are remedied by taking cider vinegar. Potassium is
essential for the normal growth of the body and for the replacement of worn-out tissues which
depend upon the presence of this mineral. It is as important to the soft tissues, as calcium is
to the bones and teeth and it also retards the hardening of the blood vessels.
As potassium is so important in the healthy growth of a plant, animal and human, a deficiency
of this mineral will produce such tendencies as callous formations on the soles of the feet, or
the failure to replace worn-out tissues as observed in the loss of hair.
Tests have proven that a soil deficient in this mineral-salt will produce anemic and undersized
plants, however, when potassium is introduced into the soil the plant becomes sturdier and
increases in height. This is also the case with animals, where potassium which was fed to
livestock, in the form of cider vinegar, improved their appearance and stamina. Humans too,
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can benefit with this increased potassium intake. Especially where children are slow
developers and appear undersized. A few teaspoons of cider vinegar taken with water each
morning will show tremendous results. The best way to introduce cider vinegar to the family,
is to substitute it for the ordinary table vinegar and use it in the cooking. Potassium acts as a
restraining influence upon those who are over-excitable and nervous. It draws fluid back into
the cells, for when potassium is lacking the body cells shrink and their normal activity is
restricted.
Apple cider vinegar and a sore throat
A gargle made from apple cider vinegar and water could prove to be a great relief for a sore
throat - be that a bacterial or virus infection. The solution is a 50/50 mixture, and it is best to
spit out the solution after gargling, which should be repeated every hour.
After gargling rinse the mouth with clean water to prevent the acid from eroding the enamel
on your teeth.
Apple cider vinegar and Arthritis
Use the apple cider vinegar and honey treatment for arthritis and also apply apple cider
vinegar externally to painful joints. This entails drinking a glass of water with two teaspoons of
cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey three times a day.
Local treatment can also be given by soaking the arthritic hand, or foot in a strong,
comfortably hot solution of cider vinegar for ten minutes, two or three times a day - (a quarter
of a cup of cider vinegar to one and a half cups of water).
Arthritic knees can be attended to by making a poultice - soak a cloth in a mixture of cider
vinegar and water, (as per above mixture) wring out and wrap it around the joint, then secure
with a dry cloth to retain heat.
When the wet cloth cools, it should be wrung out in the hot solution and applied afresh.
Repeat several times, twice daily.
Apple cider vinegar and Asthma
One tablespoonful of apple cider vinegar added to a glass of water should be taken in sips for
half an hour. After a further half an hour has elapsed the treatment should be repeated.
The wheezing should lessen in intensity quite considerably. However, should wheezing still
persist a second glass of the same mixture should be taken. Deep breathing exercises are
also a beneficial treatment.
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Asthma suffers can also be helped by combining the advantages of acupressure with the
benefits of apple cider vinegar. Use a wide rubber band to hold gauze pads, which have been
soaked in vinegar, to the inside of the wrists. (Not too tight)
Apple cider vinegar and blood Loss
It has been discussed how apple cider vinegar helps in preventing blood losses. In any
circumstances where the flow of blood is too free and is too persistent, such as when a
person has a nose bleed without any apparent reason, then two teaspoons of cider vinegar in
a glass of water, three times a day will aid in restoring the natural clotting properties of the
blood.
Apple cider vinegar and boils
One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with some honey in hot water will help dissolve
painful boils on your body. Drink two glasses twice a day and you should see some results. If
the boil comes to head where it is going to open, continue to drink the tea. Use hot packs on
the boil for 15-20 minutes three times a day.
Apple cider vinegar and bones
The manganese, magnesium, silicon (and calcium) found in apple cider vinegar has been
linked in sustaining bone mass, which is important in the fight against osteoporosis.
A supplement of apple cider vinegar could for this reason be valuable to consider should you
suffer from a calcium shortage, have a problem with osteoporosis, or if you are entering your
postmenopausal stage, where a risk of bone loss could cause a problem.
Apple cider vinegar and cancer
Although apple cider cannot cure cancer, it is a valuable ally to have around to help fight free
radicals in the body, which have been shown to be indicative in the formation of various
cancers. Beta-carotene, found in apple cider vinegar, is a powerful antioxidant, which helps in
neutralizing the free radicals, formed in our bodies through oxidation.
To prevent these free radicals, and to keep them in check, we need antioxidants in our
system to rid our bodies of these potentially dangerous compounds. If free radicals are left
alone to have the run of our bodies, they cause major damage by severely damaging cells,
which leads to aging and degeneration.
The pectin in apple cider vinegar adds fiber to the diet, and even the American Cancer
Society promotes a high fiber diet to help with preventing cancer, especially colon cancer.
The reason for this is that fiber binds with certain cancer causing (carcinogenic) compounds
in the colon, and speeds up their elimination from the body.
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Apple cider vinegar and Candida
Although there are different factors influencing the formation of candida (which is a yeast
infection) a disturbance of your diet, as well as an intake of antibiotics must be looked at when
you experience such an episode of candida flare-up, since the yeast balance in your body can
be thrown out of sync by these two factors.
A selection of topical creams and lotions are available, but a cheap alternative can be found
by douching twice a day with a solution of apple cider vinegar until the symptoms disappear.
The solution is made from 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a quart of lukewarm water this solution will assist in restoring the acid balance.
Apple cider vinegar and Cholesterol
A good warning system for heart disease is the presence of high blood cholesterol in the
system. To help prevent this is to follow a lifestyle which includes eating a diet high in fruits
and vegetables, maintaining your ideal weight, getting enough exercise while avoiding
processed foods, junk foods and hydrogenated oils.
Another way is to add fiber to your diet, especially water-soluble fiber - such as the pectin
found in apple cider vinegar. Water-soluble fiber soaks up water, which adds bulk, and
interacts with your body, and also keeps on working longer than non water-soluble fiber.
Fiber also soaks up fats and cholesterol in the body and then is excreted instead of being
reabsorbed.
Non water-soluble fiber soaks up moisture in the body, but cannot interact with the body. The
amino acids contained in apple cider vinegar have also shown promise in neutralizing some
of the harmful oxidized LDL cholesterol.
Apple cider vinegar and Colds
It has been found that the pH factor (the acidity factor) of the body becomes a bit more
alkaline prior to a cold or flu striking you down. When you take apple cider vinegar it helps to
rebalance the acid level of your body.
Another remedy for colds and flu, and said to be specifically beneficial for chest complaints
during the winter, is to soak a piece of brown paper with apple cider vinegar, and to place
pepper on the one side of the paper. You then tie the paper, pepper side down, on to your
chest and leave on for 25 - 30 minutes.
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Apple cider vinegar and Colitis
The Apple cider vinegar and honey treatment has been used effectively in the treatment for
colitis. Take the normal dosage of two teaspoons cider vinegar and honey with water, three
times a day. An enema of a teaspoonful or more of molasses is also very helpful.
Apple cider vinegar and Constipation
Not having proper bowel movements is blamed for many illnesses and diseases which befall
us. The logic behind it stating that should the waste products from our bodily functions be
retained in the body, for longer than what nature intends, it will cause toxins to be absorbed
back into the system.
As we age our bodies produce less and start to lag behind in the manufacture of digestive
acids (hydrochloric acid), pepsin and digestive enzymes - which can cause constipation.
When we add fiber to our diet, such as the pectin in apple cider vinegar, we assist our body
by having regular bowel movements and proper elimination.
Apple cider vinegar and coughs
There are many types of coughs for various reasons, and these should be treated with
reference to their nature and intensity. However, the apple cider vinegar and honey treatment
will prove an efficacious treatment in this respect.
Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two of honey mixed with a glassful of water should
be taken before meals, or when the irritation occurs. In the evening it would be an idea to
have this mixture by your bed so that it can be sipped during the evening if an attack presents
itself It is also said that you can soothe a night cough by sprinkling the pillowcase with apple
cider vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar and cramps
If you have never woken up in the middle of the night with cramps tearing through your
calves, feet or legs, you would not understand the agony. A useful remedy to assist with this
is to take apple cider vinegar. Combine 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a full
glass of water. Take this tonic 3 times a day, 1/2 hour before meals.
Another recipe for preventing leg cramps is combine 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple
cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon calcium lactate in 1/2 glass of water. Take once per day.
Apple cider vinegar and Depression
Although prescribing apple cider vinegar for depression would be classed as extremely
alternative, some Eastern medicines do believe that depression is the symptom of a
"stagnant" or tired liver.
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If you believe in this philosophy, then apple cider vinegar would help to fight depression, since
it is a great medium to help detoxify and clean the liver.
Apple cider vinegar and Diabetes
Diabetes is becoming more and more common, and there may be various reasons for this
phenomena, but it must be remembered that it is not only extremely serious, but needs proper
medical supervision, and a strict adherence to dietary rules and medication, as prescribed by
your medical practitioner.
It is however interesting to note that added dietary fiber, such as contained in apple cider
vinegar, is beneficial in controlling blood glucose levels.
Apple cider vinegar and Diarrhea
It has been mentioned how cider vinegar helps with the digestion, assimilation and elimination
of food, and that it is an antiseptic to the intestines and the whole of the digestive tract.
Due to it's healing properties, diarrhea can be controlled in a very short time, (that is unless
some serious physical disorder is apparent). The treatment being, one teaspoonful of apple
cider vinegar in a glass of water should be taken before and in-between meals i.e.
approximately six glasses during the course of the day.
It should be noted, however, that diarrhea is a natural attempt on the part of the body to
eliminate some poison which is irritating the digestive tract, on no account should any drugs
be taken to suppress these healing symptoms - on the other hand the cider vinegar will
lessen the intensity, but will allow the natural course of elimination to take place.
Apple cider vinegar and Dizziness
Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar together with two teaspoons of honey in a glass of hot
or cold water three times a day should help this annoying occurrence quite considerably.
However, one should never expect instant results, as nature works slowly, yet very effectively.
You will notice a lessened intensity whilst you progress.
Apple cider vinegar and Ear Discharge
The treatment for ear discharge, which usually occurs during childhood is: one teaspoonful of
Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water to be taken mid morning and mid afternoon. The
discharge should shortly disappear.
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Apple cider vinegar and Eczema
Take a dosage of 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey in a glassful of
water three times a day, with meals. An application of well diluted Apple cider vinegar can
also be applied to the skin several times daily i.e. one teaspoonful to half a cup of water.
Under no circumstances should salt be taken, as this aggravates the eczema condition
considerably. There is usually a potassium deficiency in those people suffering from eczema.
Apple cider vinegar and Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a warning that the body needs some attention. Most people suffering from
chronic fatigue do not have enough good, sound sleep. Either they go to bed too late, or they
are one of those people who just need more sleep than most.
It is better to get as many hours in bed before midnight as possible. To remedy a poor quality
sleep, honey is highly recommended, as it acts as a sedative to the body. Twenty minutes
after the honey has been taken into the mouth it has been digested and absorbed into the
body. This is because it is a predigested sugar, which has been digested in the stomach of
the honey bee, and therefore requires no effort on the part of the human stomach for
digestion.
Keep the following mixture by your bedside to be taken as indicated: three teaspoons of apple
cider vinegar to a cup of honey.
Take two teaspoons of the mixture before retiring. This should induce sound sleep within an
hour, if however, you have been unable to sleep within this period repeat the dosage.
Apple cider vinegar and Food Poisoning
It is often said that there have been many cases where people who were in the habit of taking
Apple cider vinegar regularly never suffer any side effects from food poisoning. The Apple
cider vinegar has an antiseptic quality which seems to render noxious food harmless.
Apple cider vinegar and Gallstones - Kidney stones
A theory exist that the acids found in apple cider vinegar are beneficial in breaking up kidney
stones and gallstones, by softening or dissolving them.
Although we cannot guarantee any results, since there are so many other influencing factors,
it might be worth your while to supplement your diet with apple cider vinegar, should you be
suffering from gallstones or kidney stones
Apple cider vinegar and Hair Loss
The falling out of hair is primarily due to a tissue salt deficiency, thus Apple cider vinegar with
its 'wonder products' will re-establish a natural balance, and supply the deficiencies where
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needed. Therefore, by taking the Apple cider vinegar treatment the hair will maintain its
natural growth.
It will cease to fall out and grow more rapidly and thickly. This will take approximately two
months, so perseverance is needed. The dosage is one teaspoonful of Apple cider vinegar to
a glass of water to be taken with or between meals.
Another method for preventing hair loss is by starting each day with a drink of water to which
has been added 4 teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar, black strap molasses, and honey.
Apple cider vinegar can also be used externally for the treatment of dandruff.
Apple cider vinegar and Hay fever
Hay fever is marked by watery eyes, sneezing and running nose, in other words there is an
excess of fluid which the body is drastically trying to offload. For an effective relief, honey and
Apple cider vinegar should be utilized which will bring excellent results.
A tablespoonful of honey should be taken after each meal for approximately a fortnight before
the onset of the hay-fever season. The ordinary dosage of cider vinegar and honey should
then be taken viz: two teaspoons of Apple cider vinegar and two of honey in a glass of water,
three times a day. This dosage should be maintained during the entire hay-fever season.
Apple cider vinegar and Headaches
There are several types of headache, caused by various reasons. Some are associated with
organic disorders, such as kidney troubles, others are known as psychogenic, or tension
headaches. Then we have the most annoying of all; the migraine headache.
Many people have had relief from headaches by the use of honey. Two teaspoons taken at
each meal may well prevent an attack. Another effective means is to take apple cider vinegar.
Equal parts of cider vinegar and water should be placed in a small basin on the stove,
allowing it to boil slowly. When the fumes begin to rise from the basin lean your head over it
until the fumes are comfortably strong. Inhale for approximately 50 to 80 breaths.
Generally this alleviates the headache considerably, if not entirely.
Apple cider vinegar and Heartburn
Heartburn usually occurs after eating, sometimes up to two hours later. This very unpleasant
feeling can be alleviated by taking a teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar and water before meals.
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Apple cider vinegar and Hemorrhages
Cider vinegar helps the blood to clot more easily. When a person who regularly drinks Apple
cider vinegar cuts himself, the wound will dry up almost instantaneously, as there will be no
profuse bleeding.
If, however, wounds do not heal quickly, the following procedure should be undertaken; two
teaspoons of cider vinegar taken in half or a whole glass of water at mealtimes as well as in
between, therefore six glasses in all are imbibed. For extra efficiency a very weak solution of
Apple cider vinegar with water can be applied to the sore, wound or cut.
Poultices of cider vinegar can be applied to a stubborn open wound. Soak a cloth in a hot
solution of Apple cider vinegar and water, (a quarter of a cup of cider vinegar to one and a
half cups of water) wring out and wrap it around the joint, then secure with a dry cloth to retain
heat.
Apple cider vinegar and Hiccups
Hiccups have been known to be eradicated by drinking a teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar
neat! Alternatively Apple cider vinegar with water can be taken before mealtimes to prevent
this occurrence.
Sipping ordinary vinegar will work as well, and it is said that children prefer the taste of pickle
juice.
Apple cider vinegar and High Blood Pressure
There are a number of reasons why a person suffers from the common yet serious condition
of High Blood Pressure. As mentioned earlier, health will be maintained only if one is
prepared to adjust his living and eating habits.
Apple cider vinegar is not the cure-ail of man's suffering, it is only one of the many means
towards a healthier and happier life. In the case of High Blood Pressure, one's eating habits
must be taken stock of to ensure a speedy and effective recovery. Emphasis is on the natural,
organically grown foods which are given to us in the form of fresh fruits, vegetables and
honey - rather than the high protein foods which include eggs, meat, milk, cheese, nuts,
beans etc.
A balance must be maintained between the proteins and carbohydrates and one should
definitely not over indulge on these protein and starchy foods. Wheat products should also be
eliminated completely, together with salt which is very detrimental to the health, especially for
those suffering from high blood pressure. The following dosage should be taken daily: two
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of water - up to three to four times a
day.
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Apple cider vinegar and impaired hearing
The treatment of impaired hearing has had excellent results on the apple cider vinegar
therapy. Take 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar in a glass of water 3 times a day in between meals
and notice the improvement.
Apple cider vinegar and Indigestion
When people start talking about indigestion they immediately start referring to the "excess"
stomach acid that they have! In most cases it is NOT a case of an excess of stomach acid,
but a shortage of it.
Hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme working in an acid environment, are needed to
break down the food effectively, and a shortage of these two ingredients will lead to a
sluggish digestion of food and resultant indigestion. Taking apple cider vinegar may assist in
effecting a remedy.
Apple cider vinegar and Insomnia
There are a number of causes as to why people suffer from insomnia; however, there have
been excellent results with the Apple cider vinegar and honey treatment as follows: two
teaspoons of Apple cider vinegar and two of honey in a glass of water to be taken before
retiring.
It would also be beneficial to have a glass of this mixture by the bedside to sip if needed.
Under no circumstances should drugs be resorted to, as these are both harmful and habitforming. Under severe cases, a naturopath or homeopath should be consulted. If has been
found that the prime cause of insomnia is due to a deficiency of phosphate of potash and
phosphate of iron; this combination can be found in the biochemic salt known as kali phos,
which can be obtained from your local health shop.
Apple cider vinegar and Nasal congestion
A constant draining of mucus from the sinus cavities can both be sore and uncomfortable. It is
best to cut out, or eat as little as possible, of mucus forming food - which traditionally, in most
cases would be dairy products.
Many sufferers of nasal congestion have experienced relief by adding apple cider vinegar to
their diet.
Apple cider vinegar and Stiff joints
A shortage of potassium in the body may cause stiff joints. Apple cider vinegar could help in
relieving this problem when ingesting it, since it is a good source of the needed nutrient.
Another remedy is to relax in a warm tub, with some apple cider vinegar added to the water.
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Apple cider vinegar and Ulcers
Apple cider vinegar is showing great promise in helping to heal alcohol-induced ulcers, since
it activates the body to start its own defensive mechanism.
This, together with other indicators suggests that apple cider vinegar may in the near future
be drawn into the fold of alternative ulcer preventing remedies.
Apple cider vinegar and Weight loss
Apple cider vinegar has been used as a weight loss remedy for centuries, and although the
mechanics are not always clear on how it works, it really does work.
It has been suggested that the apple cider vinegar works because it makes the body burn
calories better, that it reduces the appetite or simply that it gets the entire metabolism working
at top efficiency.
But whatever the reason, the fact remains that it has stood the test of time as a fat-busting
supplement, and has helped countless people to achieve their ideal weight.
The method for taking apple cider vinegar for weight loss is simply drink a glass of warm
water, with a single teaspoon of apple cider vinegar stirred in, before each meal. It moderates
the over-stimulated appetite, and helps the body to metabolize fats.
Apple cider vinegar and your Heart
Since apple cider vinegar is used to promote the health of veins and capillaries, it is by
implication also useful in assisting in the health of the heart and blood pressure. The
potassium found in the apple cider vinegar is also beneficial to the heart.
Apple cider vinegar and your Kidneys and Bladder
Due to the eliminative nature of Apple cider vinegar, your kidneys and bladder can benefit
tremendously by a 'flushing', which they receive when the following cider vinegar therapy is
undertaken: two teaspoons of Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water six times a day. It would
be beneficial to drink a couple of glasses of water in the morning, taking one teaspoonful of
Apple cider vinegar in each drink.
Comfrey tea, first thing in the morning with a teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar will also create
a sufficient cleansing action. Inflammation of the kidneys, called pyelitis, in which pus cells are
present in the urine, will generally clear up with the above-mentioned treatment.
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Apple cider vinegar and your Metabolism
The quest for achieving the ideal weight always will include effective and efficient metabolism.
Without it, your dietary intake will not be metabolized correctly, the nutrients will not be
available to the body, and will result in excess weight being added to the body frame.
Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries in aiding the liver to detoxify the body and to
help with digesting rich, fatty and greasy foods, and for proper metabolizing of proteins, fats
and minerals. If the food cannot be broken down into the absorbable form, the body cannot
assimilate the required nutrients needed from the diet.
An added extra to help with this is the malic acid and tartaric acid found in apple cider
vinegar, since they help to bring the acid content into balance, while killing off unwanted and
unfriendly bacteria in the digestive tract.
Apple cider vinegar and your Muscles
Lactic acid in muscles is the cause of the muscles feeling sore and stiff, but by adding some
apple cider vinegar to your diet, it could assist the body to get rid of it at a faster pace, since it
will help to break down the acid crystals, making it much easier to be flushed out the body.
Apple cider vinegar for Eyes - Tired and Sore
The Apple cider vinegar therapy together with honey is the essential ingredients for tired or
sore eyes. Two teaspoons of each taken in a glassful of water, three times a day. This
mixture retards the onset of tired and sore eyes which are usually apparent in later life, as it
supplies them with those vital elements essential to their health and functioning.
Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on the blood
When the blood is deficient in some minerals or biochemic salt, ill-health is the outcome e.g.
boils break out, suppurating blisters become apparent, pimples appear on the face etc. It has
been found however, that Apple cider vinegar helps with the cleansing as well as the clotting
of the blood.
Oxidation of the blood is very important and cider vinegar is again an effective treatment for
this. Besides introducing the important minerals into the blood stream, as mentioned above,
cider vinegar also helps in the clotting of blood.
This is of tremendous help to those people who are commonly termed 'bleeders', as they live
their lives in fear of cutting themselves due to the bloods inability to clot, and it will also
enhance the healing process. The best method of using apple cider vinegar is in its natural
liquid form.
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The benefit of apple cider vinegar
A number of outstanding authorities have proven the therapeutic advantages of using cider
vinegar for numerous complaints ranging from obesity and overweight to arthritis. Besides the
therapeutic benefits derived from taking cider vinegar therapy, it can also be used for a
number of other purposes e.g. salad dressing, pickling, a flavor in cooking etc.
It also makes a very refreshing drink, hot or cold, with or without honey - this should take the
place of normal tea and coffee which are so habit-forming and unnecessary commodities.
Try using cider vinegar where lemon juice is required e.g. in making mayonnaise, or just
sprinkle some on a salad before serving; sprinkle on pawpaw for a refreshing breakfast, or
just use on potato chips!
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Beauty and vinegar
There are many uses for vinegar. If you are searching for new and
effective methods for cleansing your skin, washing or conditioning
your hair then the following few pages will show you how vinegar can
be a cheap and effective beauty tool. As always many of these tips
and ideas have been brought down from generation to generation
and now are being written here passed down to you.
Hair conditioning
Looking to improve your hair strength, style, and cleanliness use one cup of apple cider
vinegar with one quart of water. This strips the wax build up from shampoos and styling aids
leaving your hair clean!
Washing hair
Washing your hair with vinegar using the above formula also helps if you are a dandruff
sufferer.
Soft hands
Spray your hands with a mist of vinegar, or dip them in vinegar and dry after washing dishes
or having them in soapy water to keep your hands soft.
Deodorant
If you are looking for a natural deodorant that will neutralize the odor from your body, dab a
little vinegar under your arms every morning to neutralize your bodies’ ph balance. You can
easily use this method in the shower in the mornings without making a mess.
Clean your curling irons with vinegar
Have you noticed your curling irons caked with build up or residue? Make a paste of one part
salt and one part vinegar and polish your irons as if you are polishing silver. Rubbing in circles
and then cleaning off with a damp cloth for a clean shine.
Reduce the frizz in hair with vinegar
Use a vinegar and water rinse to eliminate frizz from over-permed hair. It also brightens dark
hair and adds shine to blond hair.
Revive hair brushes with vinegar
If your hair brushes are becoming discolored, boil some water in a pan, adding two cups of
vinegar, then dip the hair brush or comb into the boiling water for a few seconds to loosen the
dirt and hair spray from the comb, then rinse with water.
Tip don’t place the plastic comb or brush in the boiling water too long or it will melt.
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Cleanser for dry skin with vinegar
This cleanser consists of oatmeal, honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Oatmeal softens
the skin and supplies lots of nutrients; honey has antibacterial properties and is an important
ingredient in cleansing formulas; apple cider vinegar helps to restore the pH balance. This
cleanser is very soft to the dry and dehydrated skin and can confidently substitute many
commercial cleansers and soaps; I found that it also treats the acne problem.
Ingredients:
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1 table spoon of oats (or oats bran)
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½ teaspoon of raw honey
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½ teaspoon of olive oil
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½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
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1 table spoon warm distilled water
Combine the ingredients and let stand for 1-2 minutes. Apply to a wet face in delicate motion
and remove by rinsing with warm water. Follow with cold distilled water.
Shiny hair using vinegar
If you want your hair to have more shine. Get a bowl and mix vinegar with your shampoo.
Apply as you would normally wash your hair but let it stay in your hair for 1 to 3 min.
Soft silky hair in an instant with vinegar
Whilst in shower have a small glass ready with cider vinegar (or white vinegar for blondes)
mixed with a little water, use as a rinse after washing hair, it makes hair noticibly softer and
smoother instantly! However it does smell so just give your hair another rinse with some cold
water and voila! silky soft hair!
Simple hair conditioner using vinegar
Here is a simple way to condition your hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky
residue left by shampoo.
Treat age spots with vinegar
Mix equal parts of onion juice and vinegar and use it daily on age spots. It will take a few
weeks to work, just like the expensive brands from the store.
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Use vinegar as an aftershave
Do you want softer skin on your face after years of shaving? There are many older men who
use vinegar as an after-shave to tighten their skin, kill bacteria and to soften their skin when
used over a period of time.
To make a vinegar based aftershave you will need:
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3 tablespoons witch hazel
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5 tablespoons cider vinegar
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5 tablespoons orange flower water
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15 drops bergamot essential/fragrance oil
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10 drops lemon essential/fragrance oil
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8 drops neroli essential/fragrance oil
Mix all of the ingredients into a bottle, shake well. Set aside for 1 week. Shake once a day.
Store in a cool dark area.
Have youthful hair with vinegar
After shampooing your hair, use 2oz. of brown vinegar (if hair is dark or in brown category) or
white vinegar (if hair is grey, light, or colored blonde) to 8oz of water. Mix. pour over hair and
work it through. Rinse. Do not shampoo. Hair will smell fresh, and your scalp will have an
astringent treatment as well. The vinegar closes the cuticle of the hair, thus, letting the hair
reflect light.
The hair will shine like a new dime! Vinegar rinses also help keep down bacteria growth on
the scalp and cures dandruff.
Make your own rose vinegar
A versatile skin freshening lotion. Undiluted, this concoction makes an effective gargle for
sore throats, or can be used mixed with an equal quantity of vegetable oil as a salad dressing.
To make 1 pint/570ml
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2 large handfuls fresh pink or red rose petals
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7 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1 pint/570ml purified water
Place the rose petals in a glass container and add the wine vinegar. Leave in a cool, dark
place for 1 week, shaking occasionally. Strain and discard the petals, then dilute the rose
vinegar with water to make a refreshing skin lotion.
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Make a vinegar based facial toner
Make your own facial toner using one half water to one half vinegar and a few aspirin. The
acid in the vinegar forces old skin cells to flake off much as the store brand does.
An aspirin can help with acne. Many acne products use salicylic acid, which is basically
aspirin. To make a rinse water for your face, pour 1/8 cup of vinegar in your rinse water, rinse
your face and let it air dry. This will seal moisture in your skin.
Smoother nail polish using vinegar
Nail polish will go on smoother and stay on longer if you clean your nails with white vinegar
before applying it.
Vinegar and baking soda to clean brushes
A really good idea is to try and prevent the build up of hair that can accumulate on your
brushes. I know it is a chore but it will make it easier in the long run.
To give them a real good clean you can sprinkle some baking soda directly onto the brush or
comb and then spray with vinegar. You get a lovely foaming reaction. Leave for 5 or 10
minutes and rinse clean.
Nail care with vinegar
After you have clipped your finger nails, be sure to soak them in vinegar to kill any germs,
fungus and just to keep them a little healthier than they were before. Doing this over a period
of two to three months you are going to notice cleaner looking nails!
Use vinegar as a natural deodorant
Try white vinegar on underarms and other areas of the body as a natural deodorant. Dab a
little vinegar under your arms every morning to neutralize your bodies’ ph balance. You can
easily use this method in the shower in the mornings without making a mess. This will not
stop you from perspiring, but it will help neutralize any odor.
Rinse your hair with a vinegar solution
Used as a hair rinse, vinegar neutralizes alkali left by shampoos. If you color your own hair,
rinse with warm water and then dilute white vinegar with cold water and this will seal your
color so that it does not fade out as quickly.
Apple cider vinegar to whiten teeth
Gargle with apple cider vinegar daily especially in the morning. Then brush as usual. This will
help to remove stains and whiten teeth especially effective in killing bacteria in the mouth and
on the gums.
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Health tips
Vinegar can be the first thing that you need to reach for when your health is in need. Not only
will vinegar save money in regards to your personal hygiene or if you would simply like to use
methods of cleaning your body with out the added chemicals used in other treatments
continue to read through the following to find a home vinegar remedy that will work for you
and your family.
Headaches
Do you suffer from headaches? Using a washcloth, soak in vinegar; place it on your forehead
for quick and effective relief.
Another historical remedy for relieving a headache is to soak a brown paper bag in apple
vinegar and apply to your forehead. Same results, just different delivery for relieving
headaches, but still an inexpensive solution for the migraine sufferer.
Headaches and pain will disappear if you add a dash of apple cider vinegar to the water in a
vaporizer and inhale for 5 minutes. After this lay quietly and try not to concentrate on the pain
and the headache should be relieved in 20 minutes.
IBS
If you have been dealing with a problem of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome try this
ongoing remedy. Sip water with one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar during the day. Your
symptoms will lessen drastically.
Upset stomach
You can cure an upset stomach by drinking two teaspoons of Apple cider vinegar mixed in
one cup water. Some people like to drink this warm.
Yeast infections
If you have troubles with reoccurring yeast infections use about a cup of vinegar in your bath
water. This is also safe for children who have yeast infection problems. Use this bath twice a
day. Much less expensive than over the counter medications.
Douche
You can also create your own vinegar douche using one cup of
white vinegar and filling the bottle with water. Cut your hygiene
costs to pennies.
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Fever
Vinegar in drinking water is very effective in eliminating the low-grade fevers that are present
in chronic fever sufferers. Mix four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of drinking
water. Drink up to one gallon each day to fight a fever.
Stings
Have you been stung by a bee or wasp lately? Just grab a cotton ball soak in cider vinegar
and hold to the sore spot. You can also tape this on the affected area if you want. Within just
a few minutes the pain stops. Don’t forget to get the stinger out if this was a bee sting!
Thirst quencher
Do you often find yourself very thirsty and nothing can quench
your thirst? Use apple cider vinegar mixed with cold water for fast
relief.
Tonic
Do you need a little pick me up? Use two cups of white grape
juice, two cups of apple juice and mix with one cup of apple cider
vinegar. Mix well and refrigerate. Dink a small cup of this mixture each morning to get your
body going.
Sassy children
While this may not be the most popular tip, using vinegar on the tongue of a sassy child will
prevent them from saying another nasty word when they are learning to repeat what others
say!
Muscle cramps
Are your suffering from muscle cramps, they are caused by low levels of potassium. Use 1
teaspoon of vinegar rubbed on the area to relieve the cramp quickly.
Swimmers ear
Have you been searching for a cure for swimmers ear? Use one
half teaspoon white vinegar with one teaspoon rubbing alcohol
tipped in the ear and then tip your head the other way so it can
drain out while evaporating any water in your ear.
Head lice
When children get lice, take warm vinegar, and put it on the hair also take your nit comb and
dip it in the vinegar. As you run it through the hair it helps remove the nits. It helps break
down the glue the nits use to stay attached to the hair.
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Arthritis
If you suffer from Arthritis, use two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of
water and drink this three times a day. While this remedy will take two or three days to
provide relief many notice a difference quickly.
Weight control
Are you having trouble controlling your weight? Vinegar helps control the fat your body
absorbs. Again, remember the more vinegar you drink the worse your perspiration will ‘smell’.
Denture cleaning
Do you wear dentures but find they are hard to keep clean? When cleaning dentures leave
your dentures in vinegar for as long as you would leave them in a denture cleanser, which is
about 15 minutes to half an hour or even over night. Then brush them thoroughly as you
normally would. Your dentures will be cleaner and whiter than a dental cleaner can do it!
Stiff neck
Do you often have a stiff neck? Use an even mixture of vinegar and warm water, soak a rag,
and wrap lightly around your neck. If possible leave this on over night and in the morning you
will not believe the difference.
Insomnia
Do you have trouble sleeping? Use a quick mixture of one-teaspoon honey mixed with one
teaspoon of vinegar to drift off quickly with out the use of chemicals or after effects!
Toothbrushes
Dipping your toothbrush in vinegar not only will fight bacteria on
your toothbrush and in your mouth, but will help to whiten your
teeth.
Hiccups
Do you have a nagging problem with the hiccups? Use one
teaspoon of vinegar to stop your hiccups quickly.
Fruit staining
If you continually find your hands stain from fruit rub vinegar over them like you are washing
with soap to remove the stains.
Kool aid stained hands
If you have ever made kool aid and found your hands quickly are covered in kool aid colors,
use vinegar to wash your hands to remove coolant quickly.
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Liniment
If you need for a liniment try this. Beat 1 whole egg; add 1-cup vinegar and 1-cup turpentine.
Seafood allergies
Do you suffer from allergies to seafood. Try dipping the seafood in
vinegar before eating. NOTE: this may not work for all users.
Boils and ingrown hairs
Many people have problems with boils and ingrown hairs that
leave scars. Using hot towel or hot pack soaked in vinegar on the
affected area for fifteen to twenty minutes three or four times a day will bring the area to a
point where the puss will ease out. It is also important not to squeeze the area. This can save
you a trip to the doctors.
Jelly fish sting
Soothe a jellyfish sting by dousing the area with vinegar. This will soothe irritation and relieve
itching. Easy and inexpensive!
Bruises
Do you bruise easily? Use a mixture of vinegar and cold water, wetting your towel, and apply
overnight. You can even tape the towel on or use an ace bandage to better placement.
Burns
If you have burned yourself cooking, put some vinegar on a cloth and hold it on the area if you
are quick with this quick dose of vinegar on the burn it will prevent blistering in that area. If
you are prone to burning yourself then keep some vinegar in the refrigerator and put ice cold
vinegar on a burn and you will feel the relief in no time.
Vinegar for mosquito or other insect bites
You can use vinegar as an antiseptic to reduce the itch from mosquito or other insect bites,
apply directly to the skin. Vinegar also reduces any swelling and promotes healing.
Reduce the itch from poison ivy with vinegar
You can use vinegar as an antiseptic to reduce the itch from poison ivy, apply directly to the
skin. As above vinegar also reduces any swelling and promotes healing.
Antiseptic for cuts and abrasions use vinegar
You can use vinegar as an antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, apply directly to the skin.
Vinegar actually reduces any swelling and promotes healing.
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Bump on the head? Use vinegar
If you have had a bump on the head rub vinegar and salt on the bump. It will reduce the
swelling, speed the healing, reduce the bruising and feel more comfortable.
Itchy skin soothed with vinegar
If you are suffering with itchy skin you can relieve the discomfort of itchy skin, by patting on
apple cider vinegar. If the itch is near the eyes or other delicate areas, dilute the vinegar, 4
parts water to 1 part vinegar.
For a full body treatment, put 2 or 3 cups in the bath water.
If you are suffering with rectal itching, dampen a gauze square in apple cider vinegar and
apply gently, it will ease the discomfort of rectal itching.
Itchy welts, hives, swelling, or blemishes and vinegar
If you are struggling with itchy welts, hives, swelling, or blemishes. The discomfort can be
eased by the application of a paste of vinegar and cornstarch. Just pat it on and feel the itch
being drawn out as the paste dries.
One reason that vinegar is so helpful in treating skin disorders, is that it has a pH which is
nearly the same as healthy skin. So, applying vinegar helps to normalize the pH of the skin's
surface.
Improve your memory with vinegar
It is said that you can improve your memory by drinking a glass of warm water before each
meal with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in.
Soothe aching feet with vinegar
A great tonic for aching feet is a ankle deep bath water in which 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
has been added. Do this for 5 minutes, first thing in the morning, and last thing at night before
going to bed. Hot, aching feet will be soothed and cooled.
Urinary tract infections UTI and vinegar
A small amount of vinegar, taken every day, keeps the urinary tract acidic. This is useful in
the reduction or treatment of a bladder or kidney infection.
To take vinegar orally: combine 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey, and
a full glass of warm water. A normal dose of the above can be taken up to 3 times a day 30
minutes before meals.
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Treat dandruff with vinegar
To help get rid of dandruff as well as the other stuff that accumulates in your hair from
shampoos and conditioners, use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in a tub of water and
soak your hair in it.
Another method is vinegar poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a
few minutes. Then the hair is washed. The process is repeated daily until the dandruff
disappears, usually within a few days. White distilled vinegar is preferred and cider vinegar
works well too.
Treat Thrush Ringworm Athletes foot or yeast infections with vinegar
If you are having any problems with yeast or fungus such as thrush, ringworm, athletes foot or
recurrent yeast infections, add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle of your laundry.
The vinegar breaks down the outside shell of the yeast to allow for the heat from the dryer to
kill it completely. Doing this regularly along with other treatment will help get rid of the problem
for good!
Vinegar is great for treating most types of fungal infection. Dab neat vinegar on the affected
area three times a day. The vinegar will kill the fungal infection.
Bladder infection cured with vinegar
If you are suffering with a bladder infection the following could help: Take 2 teaspoons of
Apple Cider Vinegar by mouth every fifteen minutes for an hour at first sign of discomfort.
Make sure you drink lots of water and it is okay to dilute the vinegar with water!
The women in my family all have chronic UTI's and this relieves the pain within 20 minutes of
the first dose.
A small amount of vinegar, taken every day, keeps the urinary tract acidic. This is useful in
the reduction or treatment of a bladder or kidney infection.
Relieve sunburn and wind burn with vinegar
If you are suffering with sunburn or wind burn. Lightly rub white vinegar on the affected area.
It will ease the pain, you may have to reapply though. Yes it will not smell to wonderful but it
does take away the pain.
You can also pour a complete small size bottle of white vinegar in a bath of luke warm water
and soak in it for about 15 minutes or longer if desired, it will relieve the pain of sunburn
immediately and the redness that comes the sunburn and helps prevent peeling.
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You can also apply vinegar before going out in the sun and you will lessen the chances of
getting sunburn!
Help for sensitive skin with vinegar
If you have sensitive skin, use vinegar in your bath water to keep bacteria from forming
infections or starting rashes
Swollen skin and vinegar
If you have swollen skin, run vinegar on the area, this is just as effective as ice.
PH imbalance corrected with vinegar
If you or someone your know uses plaster or clay daily you realize that they need relief for a
ph imbalance because of the alkali in the material that they use.
Use a half and half mixture of vinegar and water, soak hands for five minutes a day to
minimilize the effects of the plaster or clay on your hands.
Hemorrhoid discomfort and vinegar
If you have itchy burny skin because you suffer from hemorrhoids try vinegar for fast relief.
Using a cotton ball or a cloth, dab in vinegar and dab the affected area.
If you find the full strength vinegar does not agree with you, try a mixture of half water and half
vinegar.
Soften your skin with vinegar
For a free home pedicure use 1/2 cup of vinegar in a pan or bucket with six cups of warm
water to soak your feet in. This will soften your skin. You can also use this method of soaking
on your elbows if you find you have rough elbow skin.
For an all over skin softener use vinegar in the bath. Add one-half cup of vinegar or so to
warm bath water when bathing. You get double benefits with this tip as you get softer skin
and a cleaner bathtub with less work!
Help cure your brittle nails with vinegar
Soaking your nails in vinegar for as little as five minutes a day will help cure your brittle nails.
Soothe a jellyfish sting with vinegar
Soothe a jellyfish sting by dousing the area with vinegar. This will soothe irritation and relieve
itching. Easy and inexpensive!
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Vinegar will remove warts
If wart is on hand or foot, soak in warm apple cider vinegar for 15 minutes every day for at
least 2 weeks. May take a little longer, but this does work!
You can also remove a wart by applying a lotion of half cider vinegar and half glycerin. Apply
daily to warts until they dissolve.
A different tips is as follows. If you soak pennies in vinegar until the vinegar turns green and
give your wart a bath in the green vinegar every night, your wart will be gone within a week.
Keep mosquitoes away with vinegar
Do you have a problem with mosquitoes? Drink a couple of spoonfuls of vinegar daily to fight
off these unwanted pests. But do note, your perspiration will be unpleasant during the day you
drink vinegar.
You can also add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a quart of drinking water to repel
mosquitoes.
In both cases vinegar helps to deal with heat stress so you get double for your money!
Dry, chapped and cracked skin and vinegar
If you have trouble controlling dry, chapped and cracked skin in the dry winter months, use
vinegar with water (half and half solution) on a cloth soaking the affected areas.
You can also use vinegar in your bath to promote quick healing.
Fight off your cold with vinegar
If you would like an alternative treatment for colds try mixing one-quarter cup apple cider
vinegar with one-quarter cup of honey. Take this entire mixture to feel relief from your cold
symptoms.
You can use this use to eight times a day to fight off your cold.
A very old remedy for colds is to soak an eight-inch square of brown paper (grocery bag
paper) in apple cider vinegar. When the paper is saturated, sprinkle it with pepper and bind to
the chest with cloth strips, pepper side of the paper next to the skin. After 20 minutes, remove
the paper and wash the chest.
Cold sore help with vinegar
As soon as you feel the first signs of a cold sore (usually a tingling sensation) apply vinegar to
the area and keep re-applying for 3-4 minutes (this may sting but that means it's working).
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Then use Vaseline to soothe the area. If applied at the first sign of a cold sore, this method
will prevent the cold sore completely.
Boil toothbrushes in vinegar to prevent germs spreading
Boil your toothbrushes. Boil some water, add a cup of vinegar and boil your toothbrushes for
about a minute - not too long or they will melt! This kills germs preventing illnesses from
spreading in your home
No time to boil? Simply dipping your toothbrush in vinegar not only will fight bacteria on your
toothbrush and in your mouth, but will help to whiten your teeth.
Help ease a sore throat with vinegar
You can help ease a sore throat with one-tablespoon vinegar to 8 ounces of warm water,
gargle every hour, and swallow after gargling.
Alternatively, you can take equal amounts of honey and cider vinegar and stir or shake until
dissolved. Take a tablespoon at a time to cut mucous in the throat.
Make a vinegar based gargle mixture
Here is a recipe that will make a mixture to gargle to help soothe a sore throat.
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To make 1 treatment
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8 floz/225ml warm water
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3 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 drops Tabasco sauce
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Pinch of salt
Pour the water into a glass and add the remaining ingredients. Gargle as much as necessary
and then spit the rinse out. if the mixture is too spicy, add another tablespoon of water. Make
only as much as needed at one time. If your sore throat persists, consult your doctor.
Clean your ears with a vinegar based ear cleaner
Mix 1/3 rubbing alcohol, 1/3 white vinegar and 1/3 water. Store it in any old clean dropper
bottle and use it to clean out your ears. This works good on dogs and cats too. This is a good
remedy for swimmers ear also.
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Treat a corn or callus with vinegar
If you have a corn or callus, soak a piece of stale bread or a cloth in vinegar and tape it over
the callus or corn overnight. Use this remedy for a few nights and you will find relief. The area
will just peel off after a few consecutive nights of treatment.
Vinegar kills the bacteria from sore throats
Here are 3 tips to help with a sore throat all using vinegar
If you are suffering with a sore throat, just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and
take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Ease the discomfort of a sore throat and speed healing by sipping occasionally on a syrup
made of 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 3
tablespoons honey.
A vinegar gargle can ease the pain of a sore throat. Just gargle with a glass of warm water to
which a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar has been added.
Honey and vinegar for a sore throat
To soothe a sore throat, mix equal parts honey and vinegar together, the honey soothes and
eases the pain, and the vinegar is a natural antiseptic. I usually use, apple cider vinegar as it
tastes a little better, but any vinegar should do.
Cure an upset stomach with vinegar
An upset stomach will calm down if you sip quietly on a glass of very warm water, to which
has been added 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon vinegar. This is also good for easing
gas. You can stop the discomfort of nausea or vomiting by placing a cloth wrung out of warm
apple cider vinegar on the stomach. Replace with another warm cloth when it cools.
Bathe with vinegar for yeast infections
Vinegar works great for yeast infections too. Put some in your bath water. Do this twice daily
for a few days and the infection will be gone without using medicines or creams.
This is also safe for children who have yeast infection problems.
Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) and vinegar
If you have irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ), sip some water with apple cider vinegar during
the day. Those symptoms will disappear.
Use vinegar as a bug spray
Try using vinegar as a bug spray. Put some vinegar in a spray bottle and use it the next time
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you see a bug. This is safe to spray even on your furniture and near pet dishes or children’s
toys.
Stiff neck eased with vinegar
For a stiff neck, take half vinegar half warm water solution and soak a rag in it. Wring out the
rag and wrap it around your neck. Put a layer of plastic wrap, to save your sheets, and finish
up with a towel.
Leave this on over night and in the morning you will feel good as new.
Coughs and vinegar
When the weather starts changing and you get a nagging cough, take two tablespoons of any
kind of vinegar 3 times a day and that cough will go away.
I prefer cider vinegar mixed in warm water with 2 teaspoons of honey.
You can also soothe a night cough by sprinkling the pillowcase with apple cider vinegar.
Stomach flu and vinegar
If you feel the stomach flu coming on, sip on the following mixture:
One teaspoon of cider vinegar in a half to three-fourths cup of water.
Honey may be added for taste if you want. This will stop the nauseous feeling without
medications.
You can also soothe an upset stomach if you sip quietly on a glass of very warm water, to
which has been added 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
You can stop the discomfort of nausea or vomiting by placing a cloth wrung out of warm apple
cider vinegar on the stomach. Replace with another warm cloth when it cools.
Toenail or nail fungus and vinegar
Do you have unsightly toenails? Medicine for toenail or nail fungus can be expensive. Use
one part vinegar to one part warm water and soak your nails. This repeated over the course
of a week will clear up your toenails.
This will do the same good as the medicines. This will also soften your skin.
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Soothe a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet sting with vinegar
You can also use vinegar for wasp and yellow jacket stings. Just soak cotton ball in cider
vinegar and hold to the sore spot. Within a few minutes the pain stops. It would work on bee
stings too; only get the stinger out first.
Treat head lice and nits with vinegar
Vinegar can help when children get head lice. Take warm vinegar and put it on the hair, dip a
nit comb in vinegar to help remove nits.
It is supposed to be able to break down the glue that the nits use to stay attached.
Another method is to mix 2 cups of vinegar with mineral oil (saturate head with mineral oil) it
will make nit removal easy and pain free.
Rinsing hair in vinegar each night will also help keep lice away!!!
Stop rashes or pimples after shaving with vinegar
If you get rashes or pimples after shaving, use a little apple cider vinegar as aftershave.
Splash vinegar on your varicose veins
Splash vinegar on your varicose veins, this is something you should try if you have problems
with painful veins! The vinegar reduces the veins and relieves pain and swelling.
Another more relaxing method to relieve the discomfort and unsightliness of varicose veins is
by wrapping your legs with a cloth wrung out of apple cider vinegar. Leave this on, with the
legs propped up, for 30 minutes, morning and evening. Considerable relief will be noticed
within 6 weeks. To speed up the healing process, follow each treatment with a glass of warm
water, to which a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar has been added. Sip slowly, and add a
teaspoon of honey if feeling overtired.
Bathing with vinegar makes sense
Add one half cup of vinegar to your warm bath water and you will get double the effects. You
will have softer skin and clean the bathtub with less work. The vinegar will soften your skin as
well as deodorize the bathtub.
Soak dentures with vinegar
Soak dentures in household vinegar to loosen plaque; then brush with baking soda. The
chemical reaction cleans between teeth, and the polishing action makes the dentures shiny
and smooth. Tastes good, too!
Clean your eyeglasses with vinegar
Vinegar makes a great eyeglass cleaner. Mix white vinegar half and half with water. Keep a
tiny spray bottle handy for whenever you need to clean your glasses.
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Heal skin faster with vinegar
Smooth a little vinegar on dried skin to help it heal. Vinegar promotes skin health; rub it on
tired, sore or swollen areas.
Make a vinegar based liniment
To make a good liniment, beat one whole egg, add one-cup vinegar and one-cup turpentine
and then blend.
Lose weight with vinegar
Vinegar naturally helps remove fat from the body; apple cider vinegar is especially good for
this. Drink some in a glass of water a few times a day and add a little lemon or honey for a
better flavor. This will also help reduce your appetite and lose weight. Remember the more
vinegar you drink the more your perspiration will smell of vinegar.
Simply drink a glass of warm water, with a single teaspoon of apple cider vinegar stirred in,
before each meal. It moderates the over-stimulated appetite, and helps the body to
metabolize fats.
Treating infections with vinegar
As an antiseptic, vinegar is helpful in treating infections or potentially infectious conditions
such as boils, acne, minor scrapes and some fungal infections. It can be used to clean
wounds like it was in the early years; however, it burns but does so the job in a pinch.
You can also use it as a preventative medicine, use it to wash your hands after cleaning
bathrooms and you can use it to clean up after cutting poultry or fish.
Treat scratches with vinegar
When you are gardening, if you do not wear gloves especially when you are working with
roses or blackberries, your hands can be scratched or nicked. Put some vinegar in a spray
bottle and use it when you get scratches on your hands or legs.
It will burn for a few seconds, but after that you are good as new and you do not have to run
in the house every time to clean the wound. Using vinegar with help eliminate the chance of
infection.
Vinegar is an excellent dietary supplement
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent supplement that provides potassium, calcium, copper,
magnesium, phosphorus and iron. It has no saturated fat, no cholesterol, and no sodium.
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Vinegar helps eliminate thrush in the mouth
Vinegar helps eliminate thrush in the mouth, which is sometimes caused by antibiotic use. Mix
four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of drinking water. Drink up to one gallon
each day.
Fungus on your fingernails treated with vinegar
If you have problems with fungus on your fingernails, you can try soaking your hands in a
bowl of water with a few teaspoons of vinegar in it. You can use one part vinegar to one part
water and soak your feet to treat toenail fungus. You can also use this to treat athlete’s foot.
Treat muscle cramps or Charlie horses with vinegar
Use two cups of cider vinegar in the tub to soak sore muscles and add potassium to muscles.
You can treat muscle cramps or Charlie horses by soaking in a tub with some vinegar in it.
These cramps are caused by low potassium.
You can also help night time leg cramps by supplementing meals with a glass of water,
fortified with apple cider vinegar.
Another recipe for preventing leg cramps is combine 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple
cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon calcium lactate in 1/2 glass of water. Take once per day.
Trouble sleeping? Insomnia resolved with vinegar
If you suffer with insomnia. mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of honey
and mix in an airtight container. When you have trouble drifting off, take two teaspoons and
you will fall asleep in no time. In addition, you will not be groggy in the morning as you would
if you took sleep aids.
Vinegar heals your skin quickly
You can use vinegar on almost any abrasion. You can use it to help eliminate the itching of
bug bites and poison ivy. Vinegar can also be used to rehydrate the skin after sunburn.
Prevent fine glassware from streaking with vinegar
To keep your fine glassware from streaking, add two tablespoons vinegar to the detergent in
your dishwasher. Your glasses will be streak free and have an extra-added shine.
Vinegar is effective in eliminating low-grade fevers
Vinegar in drinking water is effective in eliminating low-grade fevers that are present in
Chronic Fatigue sufferers. Mix four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of drinking
water. Drink up to one gallon each day.
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Arthritis can be helped with cider vinegar
One-teaspoon cider vinegar with one-teaspoon honey three times daily helps with arthritis. It
dissolves the crystal deposits of uric acid that form between joints and in the muscles as with
muscle rheumatism. It also dissolves bone spurs over long periods.
Clean your dentures with vinegar
Vinegar works great at cleaning your dentures. Leave your dentures in vinegar for as long as
you would leave them in a denture cleanser about fifteen minutes to a half an hour. Then
brush them thoroughly. Your dentures will be cleaner and whiter than any dental cleaner
could do.
Vinegar for chest colds and sinus infections
Get some relief from blocked sinus' and chest colds using this easy tip. Add 1/4 cup or more
vinegar to a vaporizer and let this run all night long. Breathe the vinegar in and feel the relief
all through your body. If you do not have a vaporizer you can still have some relief, just fill a
bowl with very warm water add the vinegar. Cover your head with a towel and lean over the
bowl breathing in the vapors clearing your sinuses!
Another very old remedy for colds is to soak an eight-inch square of brown paper (grocery
bag paper) in apple cider vinegar. When the paper is saturated, sprinkle it with pepper and
bind to the chest with cloth strips, pepper side of the paper next to the skin. After 20 minutes,
remove the paper and wash the chest.
Apple cider feel good tonic
Here is a feel good tonic that could add a spring to your step. A teaspoon of apple cider
vinegar in a glass of water, with a bit of honey added for flavor, this will take the edge off your
appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling.
Relief from a heal spur with vinegar and brown paper
If you have a heal spur, you can now get relief without much expense. All you have to do is
take a piece of brown paper bag and soak it in apple cider vinegar. Put this around your spur
and wear it in your shoe. Do this for an hour or two every day and you will notice in just a few
days you will have great relief!
Treat heartburn with vinegar
When ever we suffer from indigestion or heartburn, the treatment is sometimes worse than
the symptom. Antacids are not always the best remedy. Our stomachs produce less acid over
time and that causes the same symptoms as too much acid. The acid in vinegar will help
digest your food and over a period, alleviate heartburn if yours is caused by a lack of stomach
acid.
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Pick-me-up tonic with vinegar
Do you need a little pick me up? Use two cups of white grape juice, two cups of apple juice
and mix with one cup of apple cider vinegar. Mix well and refrigerate. Dink a small cup of this
mixture each morning to get your body going.
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Cold and flu treatments
Colds
Using a misting of water and vinegar in your vaporizer works great
for helping a cold. You can also use this in a pot on the stove, boiling
the water until the vapor grows through out the house.
Natural solution
If you have problems fighting colds and the flu during the changing
seasons and often find the over the counter medications make you
drowsy and feel medicated try these quick and inexpensive solutions. Use vinegar as a
natural solution to your cold and flu needs or when you haven’t had the time to run to the
store.
Alternative treatment
If you would like an alternative treatment for colds try mixing one-quarter cup apple cider
vinegar with one-quarter cup of honey. Take this entire mixture to feel relief from your cold
symptoms. You can use this use to eight times a day to fight off your cold.
Sinus
Are you a sinus sufferer that does not like the chemicals you take when you have a sinus
reaction. Add one quarter to one half cup of vinegar to your vaporizer or to a pan of steaming
water to feel better. This also works when your allergies are reacting to spring and fall
weather and plants.
Sore throat
If you have a sore throat you can soothe a throat by using a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of
water. Gargle the solution, and then swallow. You can also add a touch of honey if you don’t
like the taste.
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Feet and skin
Sunburn
Are you prone to sunburns but never can find relief, try splashing
some vinegar on your sunburn for quick relief of pain. If you love
to get a tan but find that you usually burn, apply vinegar before
going out in the sun and you will lessen the chances of getting
sunburn!
Age spots
Use vinegar as a remedy for age spots by mixing equal parts of onion juice and vinegar and
use it daily on age spots. This will take a few weeks to work, just like its expensive relative
from the store but without the chemicals.
Home pedicure
For a free home pedicure use 1/2 cup of vinegar in a pan or bucket with six cups of warm
water to soak your feet in. This will soften your skin. You can also use this method of soaking
on your elbows if you find you have rough elbow skin.
Corns and calluses
If you have corns or calluses try this. Soak a piece of stale bread or a cloth, in vinegar and
tape it over the affected area overnight. Use this remedy for a few nights and you will find
relief. The area will just peel off after a few consecutive nights of treatment.
Sensitive skin
If you have sensitive skin, use vinegar in your bath water to keep bacteria from forming
infections or starting rashes. Preventative measures.
Brittle nails
Soaking your nails in vinegar for as little as five minutes a day will
help cure your brittle nails.
Clean your skin
Using your own toner mix of half and half water and vinegar mixed
with two crushed aspirin will cause old cells to wash away. This
will tighten you skin. Cost effective home remedy for a home facial!
Dry, chapped skin
If you have trouble controlling dry, chapped and cracked skin in the dry winter months, use
vinegar with water (half and half solution) on a cloth soaking the affected areas. Or you could
also use vinegar in your bath to promote quick healing.
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Swollen skin
If you have swollen skin, run vinegar on the area, this is just as effective as ice.
Toenail fungus
Do you have unsightly toenails? If you have a toe fungus problem use one part vinegar to one
part warm water and soak your feet. This repeated over the course of a week will clear up
your toenails.
Working hands
If you or someone your know uses plaster or clay daily you realize
that they need relief for a ph imbalance because of the alkali in
the material that they use. Use a half and half mixture of vinegar
and water, soak hand for five minutes a day to minimilize the
effects of the plaster or clay on your hands.
Softer skin
Do you want softer skin on your face? There are many older men who use vinegar as an
after-shave to tighten their skin, kill bacteria and to soften their skin when used over a period
of time.
Warts
You can remove a wart by applying a lotion of half cider vinegar and half glycerin. Apply daily
to warts until they dissolve.
Varicose veins
If you suffer from varicose veins try a splash of vinegar on your varicose veins. The vinegar
will reduce the veins and relieves the pain and swelling.
Athlete's foot
Are you suffering from athlete's foot, try soaking in vinegar. Not only will this soften your feet,
but also vinegar will kill the bacteria that cause athlete’s foot.
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Kitchen cleaning
Using vinegar in your kitchen, you will be amazed at the variety of uses! There are a variety of
ways you can use vinegar to freshen and clean in your kitchen. Read on for some very
interesting tips and tricks for using vinegar in your kitchen.
Freshen your breadbox
Are you searching for a fresh and clean breadbox? After you
clean your breadbox, wipe it down with a cloth damped by vinegar
to keep your breadbox smelling sweet longer.
Lunch boxes
Do you often have a stale smell in your lunch box? Wiping the
inside of it with full strength vinegar will keep your lunch box fresh.
Fruit stains on your counter?
Use full strength vinegar to get that stubborn stain out.
Do you have a distiller for water?
Put a gallon of vinegar in the distiller and turn it on. When it boils, it's done. Let the vinegar
cool down and use it for cleaning the coffee and teapots during this same time period so you
don’t waste any vinegar. A gallon usually lasts a good month before losing its effectiveness.
Onion odor
To remove the smell of onions from a container or a pan, rinse with vinegar.
Faucets
Do you faucets need a quick shine? Remove soap and lime build
up by using two tablespoons of vinegar with a teaspoon of salt for
a quick clean and shine.
Stainless steel
Does your stainless steel dull easily? Remove unsightly spots on
your stainless steel by rubbing the spots with a cloth that has been dampened with vinegar.
This method is great for the stainless steel areas on your oven, fridge or pots and pans.
Ovens
Cut your oven cleaning time in half using vinegar to wipe down and cut grease fast.
Kettles
Does your tea kettle look like it is growing new parts because of lime deposits? Use vinegar to
clean it and rinse with plain water to remove lime deposits.
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Glasses
Adding ½ cup of vinegar to a gallon of rinse water will remove soap film from glassware and
make it shine without the extra time! This is an inexpensive solution to dish water additives in
your dishwasher for a really clean shine.
Pots and pans
Do your pots and pans have stubborn stains that you can’t wait to clean? Soak that pot with
vinegar and after a quick thirty minutes using hot soapy water the pan will come really clean.
Another method is to simply fill the pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of
water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed away with soap and water.
Cutting boards
Does your wood cutting board leave something to be desired? Is it
looking tired and worn out? Use vinegar to disinfect the wood
board and to clean up tough stains.
Refrigerator smells
Do you have trouble with a stinky smell in your refrigerator? To
clean out your refrigerator, wash with vinegar and water to keep your refrigerator to clean and
fresh inside.
Slow drains
If you have a problem with a slow drain use this tip to unclog it. Pour a handful of baking soda
down the drain and then add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water to get your drain going
again! You could use this two or three times a day for a stubborn drain.
Garbage disposal
Does your garbage disposals leave something to be desired because of smell? Clean and
deodorize the garbage disposal with vinegar! Make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down
the disposal, but just a couple at a time. After grinding, run cold water through a minute and
the smell will disappear.
Jars
Do you save jars to recycle and reuse but often find them stinky?
Clean and deodorize jars easily with vinegar. Rinse mayonnaise,
peanut butter, and mustard jars with vinegar when empty for a
fresh jar smell.
Dishwashers
Does your dishwashers get gunky from hard water? Clean the dishwasher with vinegar. Run
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a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle once a month to reduce soap build up on the inner
mechanisms and on glassware. This is great preventative cleaning for the home.
Cooking utensils
Does your cooking utensils make you want to throw them away because they are so stained?
Use a half and half solution of vinegar and water to clean up tough stains on plastic or on
metal kitchen utensils.
Bottles
Do you collect bottles or use bottles to store liquid? You can cut the unsightly film in smallnecked bottles and other containers by pouring vinegar into the bottle and shaking well. If you
have tougher stains, just add a few tablespoons of rice or sand to the mixture and shake
forcefully. Rinse the bottle thoroughly and repeat until clean.
Hot plates
If you use a hot plate, griddle, or pancake pan, mix 1 part salt and 1 part vinegar and heat in a
pan. Polish your hot plate to look good as new with a rough cloth.
Fine china
Does your fine china and glassware look a little cloudy? You can clean china and fine
glassware with a little help from vinegar. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of warm water. Then
gently dip the glass or china into the solution and let air-dry.
Microwaves
You can clean the microwave using vinegar. Boil a solution of 1/4
cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. As the
mixture heats it will loosen splattered on food and deodorize at
the same time. Save time and money in cleaning!
Oven vents
Keep above your oven vents clean and fresh by wiping with a straight solution of vinegar. This
helps cut the grease fast and leaves your vent and fan clean. This is an inexpensive grease
cutting solution.
Brass and copper
Vinegar will take the stains out of your brass or copper pans, dishes and pots as well as the
stainless steel type.
Coffee makers
Do you love coffee but hate how slow the coffee maker is? Clean your coffee maker with
vinegar and let it perk so that the vinegar can make its way through the system. This cleans
out all the little parts while freshening your coffee maker and extends its life at the same time.
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Percolators
If your coffee maker is not an automatic, take the pieces of your stained percolator and soak
them in vinegar over night to remove and brighten your percolator pieces!
Barbeque grills
Don’t forget about your outside kitchen! Clean the grill grates with
pure vinegar to cut grease and clean all the leftover foods that get
‘stuck on’ when you cook outside.
Fryers
If you use a fryer in your kitchen, you already know that you have
to clean it out about once a month to keep your foods tasty, but if you were to start using
vinegar to help clean the grease when you empty the fryer you will find you use less paper
towels, and the vinegar cuts the grease fast.
Counters
Keep your kitchen counters shiny and stain free by wiping them down daily with full strength
vinegar, this also helps to remove kitchen odors!
Mold and mildew
If you have a problem with mold or mildew in your kitchen wipe your walls down about once a
month. This protects you from the mold regrowing. Just use a vinegar soaked cloth, and rewet
as needed
Other kitchen tips
Canning
If you can your own jelly, or you have canned food in your home, wipe the top of the jar with
vinegar to stop mold from growing while in storage.
Make your pastry light and flaky with vinegar
Using vinegar in your pastry mix will make your pastry light and flaky. All you need to do is
add a teaspoon of vinegar to the cold water that you use to make your pastry. Give it a try you
will be amazed.
Tenderize meat with vinegar
Here is a good tip to tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night. If you add a small amount of
vinegar when cooking older beef or chicken to make the meat tender and give it a delicious
flavor. You can buy all sorts of white wine, red wine vinegar that add a wonderful flavor to
meat. I always add about an egg cup full to all my meat dishes.
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Tough meat can also be tenderized by marinating with vinegar or pineapple juice for several
hours. The marinade must be washed off to get the taste away though.
Clean your coffee maker with vinegar
A great way to clean your coffee maker is with vinegar. Fill the water reservoir half way with
vinegar and run the coffee maker as you normally do. Then run it once full of water and the
coffee maker will be spotless. If your coffee maker is not an automatic, take the pieces of your
stained percolator and soak them in vinegar over night to remove and brighten your
percolator pieces!
Clean hot plate, griddle, or pancake pan with vinegar
If you use a hot plate, griddle, or pancake pan you will know how hard it is to keep them
looking new. Mix 1 part salt and 1 part vinegar and heat in a pan. Polish your hot plate griddle
or pancake pan with this solution using a rough cloth to look good as new.
Remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast and burnt
on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe off and
rinse.
Clean your fryer using vinegar
If you use a fryer in your kitchen, you already know that you have to clean it out about once a
month to keep your foods tasty, but if you were to start using vinegar to help clean the grease
when you empty the fryer you will find you use less paper towels, and the vinegar cuts the
grease fast.
Prevent mold on canned food with vinegar
If you can your own jelly, or you have canned food in your home, wipe the top of the jar with
vinegar to stop mold from growing while in storage.
Clean your kitchen counters with vinegar
Keep your kitchen counters shiny and stain free by wiping them down daily with full strength
vinegar. This keeps them hygienically clean and also helps to remove kitchen odors!
Soups or stew too sweet? Add vinegar
If you have made a soup or stew and it is too sweet, try adding a teaspoon of apple cider
vinegar to the soup or stew. It should take away that sweet taste.
Wash your fruit and vegetables with vinegar
It is a good idea to wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them. Wash them with a
mixture of 3 tablespoons white vinegar to a quart of water. This will remove any trace of
pesticides
Great uses for Vinegar
Using vinegar in my dishwasher
I always keep a spray bottle of 3/4 vinegar 1/4 water in my kitchen cabinet, using it as window
cleaner, fruit/veg wash, stainless cleaner, but my favorite use it right before I run the
dishwasher cycle I pull out the top rack and spray inside my upside down crystal wine
glasses. I also use straight vinegar in the rinse cup, but spraying the glasses directly is far
more effective.
Prevent mold or mildew in your kitchen with vinegar
If you have a problem with mold or mildew in your kitchen wipe your walls down about once a
month with vinegar. This protects you from the mold regrowing. Just use a vinegar soaked
cloth, and rewet as needed.
Fresh smelling refrigerator with vinegar
Freshen up the inside of your fridge and keep mildew away by wiping it regularly with vinegar
A dab of orange, lemon or vanilla extract on a small piece of cotton placed inside your fridge
will keep it smelling sweet.
Eliminate onion odor with vinegar
Oh the tears that onions can cause, well have a go at this next time you tackle the smelly little
bulbs. Eliminate the onion odor by rubbing your fingers with vinegar before and after slicing.
Kitchen odors and vinegar
The kitchen is the one room in the home that is most likely to suffer with unwanted smells. So
to get rid of smells in the kitchen. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution on the
hob, the vinegar will absorb the odor.
Clean your kitchen utensils with vinegar
Does your cooking utensils make you want to throw them away because they are so stained?
Use a half and half solution of vinegar and water to clean up tough stains on plastic or on
metal kitchen utensils.
Fruit stains on counters removed with vinegar
If you have fruit stains on your counter in the kitchen. Simply use full strength vinegar to get
that stubborn stain out.
Softer hands with vinegar
Spray your hands with a mist of vinegar, or dip them in vinegar and dry after washing dishes
or having them in soapy water to keep your hands soft.
Remove kool aid stains on your hands with vinegar
If you have ever made kool aid and found your hands quickly are covered in kool aid colors,
use vinegar to wash your hands to remove coolant quickly.
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Beans stains in pans and vinegar
Cooking beans even in a non-stick pot can cause stains that will not scrub out. If you wash
the pot, then pour vinegar in the pot, it will clean stainless steel and Teflon pots clean.
Cooking a tomato based dish in the pot will do the same thing.
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
No eggs? Use vinegar
When you are baking, if you are short of eggs, substitute one tablespoon of white vinegar per
egg. This is great for people who are allergic to eggs.
Kill bacteria with vinegar
Rinse your meat and chicken in vinegar before cooking to kill any bacteria on the food. Do
this to your cutting boards or food preparation areas too.
Rinse aid in your dishwasher use vinegar
Use vinegar in the rinse aid dispenser in your dishwasher to keep spots off dishes and
glasses and it keeps the dishwasher clean.
Steam clean your microwave with vinegar
Mix a 1/3 cup vinegar and about 1 cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and place in your
microwave. Heat it till it is good and steamy. The steam will soften anything that has stuck on
the inside of your microwave. Just wipe it clean.
Clean a coffee thermos with vinegar
If you have coffee stains deep inside your coffee thermos simply fill with water every night
after use, and add a cup of vinegar. Over night the vinegar will get to work on those stains
leaving your thermos clean and odor free in the morning.
Add vinegar to your coleslaw
Vinegar is a secret ingredient of many people for great coleslaw.
Homemade bread shines with vinegar
To make the crust on your homemade baked bread shine, just before the bread is done
baking, take it out and spread some vinegar on the crust. Return the bread to the oven to
continue baking and you will be surprised at the results.
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Reduce starch in pasta with vinegar
If you add a little vinegar to your water when you are cooking pasta, it will lower the starch.
This will make your pasta less sticky and easier to handle.
Less gas in beans with vinegar
If you are a bean lover, but hate the gas that it sometimes produces, soak your favorite beans
in vinegar overnight and rinse well before cooking them.
Add zest to your scrambled eggs with vinegar
When you are making scrambled eggs, add a little vinegar to them. Milk will make them fluffy,
but vinegar will give them a little zest.
French fries and vinegar
If you want a new way to eat French fries, try dipping them in vinegar. You will not believe
how good it is.
Salad dressing made with vinegar
If you are having salad, but are out of salad dressing, mix two tablespoons of vinegar with
one-tablespoon dry red wine and shake well. Alternatively, you can mix the vinegar with olive
oil and it tastes just as well.
Another salad dressing recipe is to add a teaspoonful of clover honey, with a tablespoon of
vinegar, to a teaspoon of olive oil. Mix it together and serve over salad greens. To make a
larger batch try, mixing 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup corn oil, and 1/8 cup honey.
Keep jello firmer with vinegar
Add one teaspoon of vinegar to every box of jello to keep your jello firmer.
Stop icing from being lumpy and sugary with vinegar
When you are making your own icing for cakes, to keep it from being lumpy and sugary, add
a drop of vinegar to it.
Freshen plastic containers with vinegar
If you have plastic containers that still have that old egg or tuna smell in them and you cannot
get rid of it try some vinegar. Rinse them with vinegar and then wash with soap and water.
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Make your own sour cream with vinegar
If you want sour cream, but do not have any, make your own. Mix one-fourth skim milk to one
cup of cottage cheese and teaspoon of vinegar, and you have your own homemade sour
cream.
Freshen wilted vegetables with vinegar
If some of your vegetables have become a little wilted in the fridge, you can revive them by
soaking them in a water and vinegar solution.
Simply soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. This gives your
vegetables a fresh taste while making them crisp at the same time.
Remove cooking smells from your hands with vinegar
Remove cooking smells from your hands by rinsing with vinegar and then wash thoroughly
with soap and water.
Make ketchup last longer with vinegar
If you only have a little ketchup left in the bottle, add a bit of vinegar and give it a good shake
and you will have a bit more.
Stop egg shells cracking when boiling with vinegar
Add a bit of white vinegar to the water when you are boiling your eggs. This will help prevent
the shells from cracking.
Cook cabbage with a little vinegar
Add some vinegar to the water when you are cooking your cabbage in to remove the stinky
cabbage smell.
Get fluffier meringues with vinegar
Add one-teaspoon vinegar for every three egg whites and you will have fluffier meringues.
Boiling potatoes with vinegar stops them going black
Add one tablespoon of vinegar to the water when you are boiling potatoes to avoid them from
going black.
Prevent ham from going moldy with vinegar
You can rub vinegar on the cut end of a ham to prevent it from molding when storing it in the
refrigerator.
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Fish keeps moist when using vinegar
Instead of using lemon on your fish, try using a few teaspoons if vinegar. It tastes great and
will keep your fish moist.
Fruit salad lasts longer with vinegar
Add some vinegar to fruit salad to keep the fruit preserved until it is served.
Make a vinegar based tomato ketchup
Here is a recipe to make your own ketchup. This fresh tasting tomato ketchup which makes a
nice gift or just a treat for your family. Cover the pot as it cooks with a wire mesh shield.
To make 16 floz/450ml
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Two 1 lb 12oz/800g cans tomatoes, sieved
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2 bay leaves
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1 level teaspoon celery seasoning
•
1 level teaspoon mustard seed
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1 teaspoon whole allspice
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1 stick cinnamon
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1 teaspoon peppercorns
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1 level teaspoons salt
•
8 floz/225ml white vinegar
•
7oz/200g sugar
In a large, deep saucepan over a moderate heat, simmer the tomatoes uncovered for 1 hour,
stirring occasionally. Tie the bay leaves, celery seasoning and spices in a piece of muslin and
add to the saucepan, then add the salt. Partially cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer for
another 30 minutes.
Remove the spice bag and add the vinegar and sugar. Turn up the heat to moderate and
cook the ketchup uncovered at a slow boil, stirring often, until very thick ? about 1 hour. At the
end of the cooking time, you may have to stir constantly to prevent the mixture catching on
the bottom of the saucepan.
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Ladle the hot tomato ketchup into 2 hot, sterilized 8oz/225ml preserving jars, stopping 3 mm
below the rim. Clean the jars and seal tightly while still hot? the ketchup will keep for 1 month
if refrigerated.
Tender boiled meat using vinegar
When you are boiling meat, add some vinegar, this will help make the meat tender
Keep your rice fluffy with vinegar
If you are cooking rice and always have problems with rice being too sticky, just add two
tablespoons of vinegar to the water when you are cooking the rice. This leaves it un-sticky
and tangy ready to eat!
Buttermilk substitute using vinegar
If you are busy in the kitchen and realize that you have run out of buttermilk, you can use one
tablespoon of lemon juice or one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar - for when the recipe
called for one cup of buttermilk. If the recipe needs the liquid use regular milk for the
remainder. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for five minutes and
you have made buttermilk.
Stop icing from cracking with vinegar
When you are making your own icing, adding just a few drops of vinegar to the mixture will
keep the icing from cracking when it dries on the cake for a professional look!
Oven smells and vinegar
To keep your freshly cleaned oven from stinking up your house the next time you bake
something, wipe it with white vinegar as a final rinse. It neutralizes the harsh alkali of oven
cleaners. You can also place a bowl of vinegar in the oven an leave for a while. The vinegar
will absorb the smell.
Cut soap on washed dishes with vinegar
If you mix vinegar with water to rinse dishes after washing them, you will help take the soap
off them and leave the dishes shining. Vinegar is an excellent grease cutter and is cost
effective and very safe with no harsh chemicals.
Keep poached eggs firm with vinegar
Cider vinegar added to the water when you are poaching eggs will help the egg keep its
shape without absorbing any of the flavors. I use about a tablespoon of vinegar in the water
when poaching eggs. It gives no taste of vinegar either.
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Clean your coffeepot with vinegar
Hard water will clog up your coffeepot. To clean the pot, fill it with water, add one-fourth cup
vinegar and run it through the usual cycle. At the end of the cycle, fill the pot with clean water
and run it through again. Now the pot will make a fresh cup of coffee.
Remove the Waxy film on cucumbers
To remove from your cucumber, simply rub with vinegar. The skin is a good source of
nutrition and helps in the digestion of the cucumber.
Vinegar will clean scrambled egg stuck to pan
After cooking scrambled eggs, soaking your pan with hot water and a half cup of vinegar will
clean up the pan easily while neutralizing that egg smell.
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Vinegar for general maintenance of your Tupperware
For general maintenance of your Tupperware containers after use. Simply wipe them over
with a cloth that has been moisten with vinegar. The vinegar will cut through any lingering
grease and remove any odors.
Microwave cleaning with vinegar
A great way to clean your microwave is to boil a solution of 1 Tablespoon of vinegar, one cup
of warm water and 1 or 2 drops of dish soap in a small microwave safe bowl.
Put it in the microwave on high for 3-4 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes. Then wipe the
microwave out with a damp sponge. The steam and use of vinegar loosens up the build up in
the microwave. The solution loosens splattered on food and deodorizes.
Warning: It is important not to heat fluids in your microwave for long periods as they can
become super heated, this can cause an irruption within the fluid even after the vessel has
been removed from the microwave. This irruption can send scolding super heated fluid in your
direction.
Clean stove and oven racks with vinegar
When it comes to keeping your oven or stove racks clean generally speaking prevention is
better than cure. Stopping a build up of grease will help. You can prevent grease build-up in
your oven by frequently wiping it with vinegar.
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Prevent grease build-up in your oven with vinegar
Prevent grease build-up in your oven by frequently wiping it with vinegar between deep
cleanings.
Disinfect wood cutting boards with vinegar
A wooden cutting board can be a bacteria's holiday home. I am sure they have a pool and
Jacuzzi on mine some days. So to clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Pour straight
vinegar onto the wood and then use a sponge to literally push the dirt away. Be sure to wipe
in the direction of the wood grain, starting at one end and working to the other. This way the
dirt you are trying to get rid of won't be pushed back into the wood grain.
Doctors are using vinegar as a hospital disinfectant. Some hospitals clean the scrub-room
sink with ordinary household vinegar. It works better than commercial products at killing
microbes.
Cut grease and odor on dishes with vinegar
Washing the dishes - don't we just love this chore! Do you have problems with grease and
odors in your kitchen? You can cut both grease problems and odors from grease in the
kitchen by adding a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water when you are washing the
dishes. This leaves a nice fresh scent in your kitchen without an added expense of sprays
and such.
Clean your old pot or pan with vinegar
Stains can be a problem in pots and pans. So fill the pot or pan with a solution of 3
tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed away.
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Keep cheese fresh for longer with vinegar
Cheese by it's very nature is prone to going moldy. When storing cheese you can keep it
fresh longer by wrapping it in a vinegar-soaked cloth and keeping it in a sealed container.
Keep bread box and food containers fresh with vinegar
To keep your bread box and other food containers smelling that fresh clean that you just love
while being hygienic at the same time be sure to clean the breadbox and food containers with
a vinegar-dampened clean cloth to keep it fresh-smelling and clean at the same time.
Great uses for Vinegar
Smoke from burnt food remove the smell with vinegar
To neutralize burnt food odors in the house, such as burnt toast, boil one quart of water with
two cups of vinegar in a heavy duty sauce pan and bring to boil. Simmer for 15-30 minutes.
The smell disappears and the burnt odor is gone fast and without chemicals.
You can also put vinegar on pieces of white bread around the house to get rid of smells
Remove fish or rotten food smells with vinegar
Place a bowl of white vinegar on the counter or other effected area for a few hours. The odor
will disappear for good.
Boiling eggs using vinegar
Hate the smell of hard boiled eggs but love the taste? Boil a half cup of vinegar in the pan
with water when you are doing your eggs, this adds a fresh smell to your home.
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the water before boiling. This also helps cut down on mess in
your pan.
Cook clean white cauliflower with vinegar
Add a spoonful of vinegar to cooking water to make cauliflower white and clean. Using two
teaspoons of lemon juice is going to react with your cauliflower in the same manner, leaving it
white and clean.
More cooking with vinegar tips
Wherever you may travel through out the world you will find vinegar. Vinegar is used primarily
in pickling but there are so many more uses that can make your taste buds jump for joy! If you
experiment with the uses of vinegar in your home, you will notice many tastes of food are
actually enhanced with vinegar. What are you waiting for – get cooking!
Less gas
If you are a bean lover, but you don’t like the gas that beans gives
you, try this little trick. Using apple cider vinegar, soak your
favorite bean (or split pea or even garbanzo beans!) in the vinegar
overnight. Rinse the beans completely. Works great!
Pasta
If you put a few drops of vinegar in pasta as it boils, the starch is cut way lower. This makes
the pasta less sticky and makes it so much easier to handle.
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Egg yolk substitute
If you are in the middle of baking and you find that you are running short on egg yolks you can
substitute one tablespoon of white vinegar for each egg that you are short for the same great
results!
If you are allergic to eggs, use a tablespoon of vinegar as a replacement for eggs in cakes,
muffins, brownies or cookies for a great taste that you can eat!
Scrambled eggs
When scrambling eggs, add a tablespoon of vinegar to your
mixture to boost the flavor of your eggs. While milk makes your
eggs fluffy, vinegar adds zest.
Poached eggs
If you are poaching eggs, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the
water. This helps the egg keep it shape while not absorbing any of the vinegar.
Hard boiled eggs
Add just a splash of vinegar; a tablespoon is usually the trick, to the water when you are hard
boiling eggs. If one happens to crack, it will not spill out of the shell.
Plastic containers
If you are having problems getting the smell of your egg salad or tuna out of your plastic
containers rinse with vinegar and then wash with soap and water.
Coleslaw
Vinegar added to your coleslaw mixture (about one tablespoon per pint of slaw) is a secret
ingredient for many restaurants.
Wilted vegetables
You can freshen vegetables using vinegar. Soak your wilted vegetables in a quart of cold
water and mix in a tablespoon of vinegar then pour over your vegetables so they can ‘soak’ it
in.
Hand odors
It is best to wash your hands with vinegar, after using onions, peppers or cabbage it will
remove the smell from your hands.
Salad dressing
Are you short on salad dressing and dinner is about ready? Use vinegar and olive oil to create
a tasty salad dressing for any occasion. Another favorite salad dressing that is easy to make
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is wine vinegar. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with 1 teaspoon of dry red wine, shake,
and serve!
French fries
If you want to introduce a new way of eating French fries, serve
them with a dash of vinegar to brighten up the taste!
Buttermilk
Are you cooking for the holidays and you have run out of
buttermilk? You can make buttermilk. Add a tablespoon of vinegar
to a cup of milk and let it stand 5 minutes to thicken. Recipe fixes fast with vinegar.
Lemon replacement
If you don’t have a lemon to fulfill the recipe you are using, use vinegar. You can substitute ¼
teaspoon of vinegar for 1 teaspoon on lemon juice. Tastes similar!
Firmer jello
Does your jello melt away in the summer? Try firming up your jello using vinegar. Add one
teaspoon of vinegar with every box of jello to keep your jello firmer.
Fluffier rice
If you like fluffy stick free rice, add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of vinegar to your rice when it
boils. The amount of vinegar that you are adding depends on the amount of rice you are
cooking.
Tenderizer
Use vinegar when cooking as a tenderizer for great results! Add a tablespoon to water when
boiling ribs or meat for stews, and you will find that even the toughest meat will be so tender
you can cut with a fork, or that it will fall off the bone!
Homemade bread
For a shiny crust on homemade bread and rolls use this trick: just
before they have finished baking, take them out, brush crusts with
vinegar, return to oven to finish baking and you will be amazed at
the shine!
Olives and pimentos
Olives and pimentos will keep indefinitely if covered with vinegar and refrigerated.
Ketchup
Do you use a lot of ketchup in your home? Add vinegar to your ketchup to make it stretch out
longer while still tasting great!
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Canned fish
Are you tired of eating canned fish and shrimp that doesn’t taste fresh? Use a mixture of
cooking sherry and two tablespoons of vinegar to spruce it up!
Fruit salad
Add a spoonful of vinegar to fresh fruit salad to keep the flavor alive as served.
Ham
When you are cooking a ham add a couple of teaspoons of
vinegar poured over the top to cut the salt back for a great tasting
ham.
Tender fish
For a sweet and tender fish, soak your fish in a vinegar and water
mixture for at least an hour.
Lemon and fish
Instead of using lemon on your fish, use three or four teaspoons of vinegar instead of lemon
when baking your fish for a great taste.
Rubber bones
For a great trick to show your kids try this. Turn a chicken bone into rubber by soaking it in a
glass of vinegar for three days. It will bend just like rubber!
Uncooked ham
You can rub vinegar on the cut end of uncooked ham to prevent mold while you store in the
refrigerator.
Potatoes
Prevent discoloration of peeled potatoes by adding a few drops of vinegar to water. They will
keep fresh for days in fridge. You can peel potatoes in the morning and use them in the
evening without them turning colors.
Peppers
If you have a great garden and would like to preserve your
peppers use this method. Put freshly picked peppers, clean and
sliced in a sterilized jar and finish filling with boiling vinegar. With
in just a few days you will have great tasting peppers.
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Sour cream
If you are serving dinner and you ran out of sour cream you can make your own. Homemade
sour cream, blend together 1-cup cottage cheese, 1/4-cup skim milk, and 1 tsp. vinegar.
Wonderful quick fix that you might even want to use all the time.
Lumpy icing
Have you been making icing but always have problems with it being lumpy and too sweet.
When making your own icing, prevent sugaring by mixing a drop of vinegar in the cake icing.
Soup
If you like to make your own soup, get the most out of your soup by using vinegar to extract
the calcium from the bones in your soup to create a healthy soup for your family. There is no
vinegar taste either!
Leftovers
A frugal kitchen chef uses the leftovers in the bottoms of the jars of ketchup, mustard, and
mayonnaise and mixes them with vinegar and a little bit of spices like garlic and onion to
create the tasty salad dressing.
Calcium drinks
Create your own calcium drinks by using eggs shells. Rinse empty eggshells, and then soak
in vinegar until they are dissolved. This mixture is high in calcium.
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Cleaning with vinegar tips
Vinegar is great for cleaning greasy floors
A half cup of vinegar added to a half gallon of plain old water makes a great everyday cleaner
for vinyl and linoleum floors. Best of all, it removes dull, greasy film easily and quickly.
Cut back on dust and odors with vinegar
To win the constant war on dust and odors, place a small container of vinegar in front of, or
on top of, your heating vents. The vinegar absorbs dust and makes the air smell fresher. Just
remember to change it every week.
Vinegar and salt to shine tarnished brass & copper
Use vinegar and salt to shine tarnished brass and copper - not harsh chemicals. Salt and
vinegar, mixed into a paste, make an excellent metal cleaner.
Remove labels and decals with vinegar
If you have stickers, price labels or decals that you want to remove reach for the vinegar.
Vinegar actually eats away at the adhesive that holds these stickers on.
For those no-slip decals on bathtubs, soak a cloth or sponge in vinegar and squeeze it over
the decal or sticker.
You can even use vinegar to remove glued-on wall hooks. Just make sure to dribble the
vinegar behind the hook so it works its way into the adhesive.
I hate the price tag or label that comes on new items that you buy. Usually you will find them
on glass, wood, or china. These are no match for vinegar either. Brush on some vinegar, let it
soak in for a few minutes, and then rub off the label. You will often find that the label just
glides off the item.
Sparkle your crystal with salt and vinegar
A handful of salt and some vinegar can make your crystal glassware shine like never before.
Just add the two common, but amazing, ingredients to your dishwater.
Remove hard water stains on glasses with vinegar
If hard-water stains on your glassware are hard to deal with, dip some steel wool in vinegar
and scrub them away with ease.
Make drinking glasses sparkle with vinegar
Cloudy drinking glasses will be sparkling clean again if you soak them in warm white vinegar
for about an hour. Then rub gently with a dishcloth to remove the film.
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If you have a septic tank use vinegar to clean
Using chemicals in you house cleaning should always be avoided if you have a septic tank as
the septic tanks process can be hindered if you are pouring strong chemicals down your
drains. So if you have a septic tank, use vinegar instead of harsh chemicals to clean the toilet
bowl. Let it set overnight if you can; it will help keep germs down.
Varnish looking old and cloudy? Use vinegar
Is your trim, doors, or other woodwork in your home stained and varnished? If your varnish is
looking a little old and cloudy, softly rub with a solution of one tablespoon of vinegar with a
quart of warm water. After washing, dry with a lint free cloth for the perfect shine.
Clean grout in your bathroom with vinegar
To clean grout in your bathroom use a toothbrush that is dripping in vinegar, putting a little
pressure on the dirty areas the grime will wash right away!
Vinegar and olive oil furniture polish
A simple recipe for great furniture polish is
•
2 tablespoons of olive oil
•
2 tablespoons of vinegar
•
quart of water
Mix the ingredients together in a spray bottle and as you would commercial furniture polish.
A simpler variation to the above recipe is as follows:
•
1 part vinegar
•
3 parts olive oil
In the above recipe instead of the olive oil you can use lemon oil for a vibrant aroma.
Un-block a blocked drain with vinegar
Is your drain starting to run rather slow? Or is it blocked all together? Three very simple
environmentally friendly ways of dealing with blocked drains or plugholes are as follows:
1. Pack the drain or plug hole with as much baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) as possible.
Boil up a pint of vinegar. VERY, VERY CAREFULLY pour the vinegar down the drain,
keeping your face well out of the way. There will be a very violent reaction. Let it all sit there
for 2 hours and then flush through.
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2. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) down the drain followed by 1/2 cup white
vinegar. Cover the drain for a few minutes while it fizzes. Pour a quart or two of water down
the drain to flush it.
3. An alternative method: Pour 1/2 cup of salt and 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain,
followed by 6 cups of boiling water. Let sit overnight, then flush with water.
The combination of baking soda and vinegar can break down fatty acids into soap and
glycerin, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. This is safe to use with garbage disposals.
CAUTION: Do not use any of these methods after a commercial drain opener has been used
or is still present in standing water.
Decals, stickers or price tags removed with vinegar
Have your kids put decals or stickers in places that they shouldn’t have, or are you fed up with
problems removing price tags from items you have bought? You can remove decals, stickers
or price tags using vinegar.
Simply brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow it to soak in and depending what you are
removing them from, most will slide off easily but some may require a little heavier rubbing.
Natural cleaning wipes using vinegar
A cloth soaked with vinegar sanitizes kitchen counters, stove and bathroom surfaces. This is
just as effective as antibacterial products and does not promote resistant strains of bacteria
like commercial products can.
Doctors are using vinegar as a hospital disinfectant. Some hospitals clean the scrub-room
sink with ordinary household vinegar. It works better than commercial products at killing
microbes.
Clean away soap scum on sinks with vinegar
Get rid of soap scum in your sinks by wiping them with pure vinegar. This also cuts down on
the amount of hard water stains that can build up over the years.
Water rings on wood removed with vinegar
Do your wood end tables or coffee tables have rings from water glasses being set down?
Using one cup of vinegar with one cup of olive oil rub with the grain on your wood furniture
you can make the stain disappear.
Remove stains on leather with vinegar
Remove water stains from leather by rubbing with a cloth dipped in a vinegar and water
solution.
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Do you have a piece of leather that you can’t wear because of a stubborn stain? Get that
stain out using a mixture of vinegar and linseed oil. Rub on with a soft cloth and polish with a
clean cloth for a great finish.
To give extra shine to your leather clean with hot vinegar and then rinse with soapy water.
Clean your computer keyboard with vinegar
Using a half and half mix of vinegar and water, you can clean the dirtiest portions of your
keyboard. This will get the grease out that has been accumulating from your skin.
For a more thorough clean use cotton bud or ball will clean the most detailed pieces of your
computer keyboard.
Clean your walls with this vinegar based recipe
To clean walls in your home try this vinegar based wall cleaner. You will need:
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1 cup household ammonia
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1/2-cup vinegar
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1/4-cup soda
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1 gallon of water
Put the ammonia, vinegar, and baking soda into the bucket of water. Mix well. And then wash
the walls from the bottom up because if you get drips on the unclean surface it will leave
marks that are very difficult if not impossible to remove, just as with any other surface cleaner
would. There is no need to rinse and your walls will be clean!
Clean your fireplace bricks with vinegar
Are you having trouble finding a quick and easy method to clean your fireplace bricks? You
can clean fireplace bricks with straight vinegar.
Cola stains on carpets removed with vinegar
If you have kids you have had cola spilled on your carpet. To get cola out of your carpet use a
cloth wet with vinegar and dab the spot as soon as you notice it. Rub gently and wash with
cool or cold water to remove the stain. Tip: warm or hot water will set a stain in a carpet!
Air conditioner or ceiling fan cleaned with vinegar
Are you forever cleaning your air conditioner or your ceiling fan to cut dust? Try this, sponge
away grease, dust, and dirt with a straight solution of vinegar for a fresh clean that won’t
attach and hold new dust.
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Clean wood paneling with vinegar
Do you have wood paneling that never seems to come shiny? Wood paneling may be
cleaned with a mixture of 1 ounce of olive oil and 2 ounces of distilled vinegar in 1 quart of
warm water. Moisten a soft cloth with the solution and then simply wipe the paneling. The
yellowing is then removed by wiping with a soft, dry cloth for a fresh clean and shine.
Kill mildew in your bathroom with vinegar
You can also kill mildew in your bathroom, by wiping down with vinegar-soaked cloth on a flat
surface and allowing the curtain to air dry.
Never mix bleach and vinegar
You should never mix bleach and vinegar. You should never mix any cleaners as it could
cause gasses that can be harmful! Remember that a mix of chemicals does not make a
stronger one.
Remove lime deposits from your teakettle with vinegar
Does your teakettle look like it is growing new parts because of lime deposits? Use vinegar to
clean it and rinse with plain water to remove lime deposits.
Vinegar cleans costume jewelry
Dipping your costume jewelry in a container of vinegar is going to loosen dirt fast so you can
rinse it away.
Oven fan vents cleaned with vinegar
Keep above your oven vents clean and fresh by wiping with a straight solution of vinegar. This
helps cut the grease fast and leaves your vent and fan clean. This is an inexpensive grease
cutting solution.
Clean a vase with vinegar
If you have a vase that already is a bit 'dirty' looking from being used, rinse it out with vinegar.
Shaking the vinegar in the vase will make everything loose and you can rinse it right out.
To deal with more stubborn stains in glass vases try soaking in a strong solution of hot
vinegar. Finish by washing in hot soapy water.
Clean mildew in shower with vinegar
I have had problems with mildew in my shower and found that by simply keeping a spray
bottle with water and vinegar in the bathroom to spray down the walls, mat, shower curtain,
etc. (I even spray my poufs) it keeps the mildew at bay.
It also makes it easier to remove soap scum when it's time to clean the shower.
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Clean bottles with vinegar
Do you collect bottles or use bottles to store liquid? You can cut the unsightly film in smallnecked bottles and other containers by pouring vinegar into the bottle and shaking well.
If you have tougher stains, just add a few tablespoons of rice or sand to the mixture and
shake forcefully. Rinse the bottle thoroughly and repeat until clean.
Clean blinds with vinegar and water
To clean blinds, wet a small paint brush with a solution of water and a little vinegar. Using the
brush wipe the blinds surface in one stroke. Using vinegar in the water gives a great smell as
well as a good deep clean it will also cut back on static which attracts dust!
Clean your laptop heat pad, touch pad with vinegar
If you work with a laptop PC then you may well find that the finger touch control pad quickly
becomes unresponsive, sticky or un-smooth. When the laptop is switched off, just dampen a
kitchen towel with a little vinegar and wipe all around the control pad.
When your laptop is switched back on you will find the pad responsive and smooth once
again.
Vinegar is amazing at cleaning
Vinegar is amazing for eliminating the odors from toilet training and children's accidents too.
In the wash, on the carpet, in the car seat, even in the toy box.
In the laundry, I just add a cup of vinegar to the wash water, and for other surfaces, I dampen
the area, let is soak for a minute, then soak it up. I sometimes will follow with clear water to
reduce the vinegar odor.
Clean your bathroom chrome with vinegar
You can clean chrome fixtures by rubbing on a bit of vinegar and then drying and buffing with
a clean soft cloth!
If you don't have any vinegar on hand you can clean your chrome in the bathroom using
rubbing alcohol in the same manner.
Deodorize your car with vinegar
Why does your car still smell after you left the windows down all day? Because the odors
have settled into the upholstery and carpet, so each time you step in and sit down, they are
released into the air all over again.
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Eliminate these odors by filling a saucer or small bowl with vinegar and placing it on the floor
of your car overnight will remove odors from your vehicle. The vinegar actually absorbs the
smell. It has also been said that ammonia will do the same, especially nice if you can obtain a
scented brand. Make sure that you keep young children away from the bowl or saucer.
Clean shower curtains with vinegar
Cleaning your shower curtain is easy with this tip. Soap film is the most likely cause of stain
on your shower curtain. Place several large bath towels in the washing machine along with
the shower curtain. Add half a cup of vinegar. Remove curtain before spin cycle and hang
immediately.
Bathroom odors and vinegar
To naturally remove bathroom odors Place a shallow bowl of vinegar. behind the toilet to
absorb those bathroom odors. Vinegar does not mask the smells it actually absorbs them.
Shower door track renewed with vinegar
If you find that the track that your shower door runs on is becoming clogged and makes the
door stiff. Bathe the track of your sliding shower door with full-strength vinegar to make it like
new. Let the vinegar sit in the track for a few minutes and then rinse it out.
Smells around the home and vinegar
Filling a couple of saucers or small bowls with vinegar and placing them out of sight in a room
will remove odors in the room. The vinegar actually absorbs the smell. It has also been said
that ammonia will do the same, especially nice if you can obtain a scented brand. Make sure
that you keep the bowls and saucers out of the reach of children and pets. Also to eliminate
mildew, dust and odors, wipe down walls with vinegar-soaked cloth.
Clean bathroom tiles with vinegar
A great mixture for cleaning your bathroom tile is this, one cup of ammonia, one cup of
vinegar, and one half cup of baking soda. Use this with a gallon of hot water and scrubbing
down your tile just got faster. You can also clean your bathroom with apple vinegar
(unpasteurized that you find on the farm) and rub this into and over the tile for a great shiny
clean.
Clean your faucets - taps with vinegar
You can clean faucets by rubbing on a bit of vinegar and then drying and buffing with a clean
soft cloth! For stronger cleaning you can remove soap and lime build up by using two
tablespoons of vinegar with a teaspoon of salt, scrubbing with this mixture will cut through the
build up.
Clean your water distiller with vinegar
Do you have a distiller for water? Put a gallon of vinegar in the distiller and turn it on. When it
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boils, it's done. Let the vinegar cool down and use it for cleaning the coffee and teapots during
this same time period so you don’t waste any vinegar. A gallon usually lasts a good month
before losing its effectiveness.
Clean cloudy drinking glasses with vinegar
If your drinking glasses always seem to have a cloudy film on them. Soak them for an hour or
longer in slightly warm (not boiled) white vinegar. Then use a nylon-net or plastic scrubbie to
remove film. Still there? The damage must be etching (tiny scratches that occur in the
dishwasher) and is permanent, sorry to say. To avoid: Hand-wash your best glasses.
Boil your copper with vinegar
If you have a small piece of copper that needs cleaned try this: bring a quart of water to boil,
adding a cup of vinegar and a teaspoon of salt. Boiling this item for just a minute or two you
will find that your copper item is clean and shiny.
Clean leather suitcases with vinegar
When you are a traveler, your suitcases can often look as if they have seen the world and
back again - to keep leather suitcases looking great, wash them down with a mixture of
linseed oil and vinegar. Rub this mixture on, let it sit about an hour and then come back and
buff with a clean dry cloth. Great shine!
On a regular basis to give extra shine to your leather clean with hot vinegar and then rinse
with soapy water.
Rug cleaner boosted with vinegar
If you need to boost the cleaning power of your rug cleaner, add just a quarter cup of vinegar
to a quart of rug cleaner, scrub as usual and your carpet will come cleaner!
Reduce the lint when washing rags with vinegar
When washing your rags that you use to clean with in the home, be sure to wash them in
vinegar to cut lint. Cutting lint on items that you use to clean your home is going to be a small
step in cutting dust but it will help.
Make a vinegar based aluminum cleaner
This recipe will make your own aluminum cleaner that will remove tarnish and greasy film
from cookware and surfaces.
To make 8oz/225g cleaner
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8 tablespoons cream of tartar
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8 tablespoons (baking soda) bicarbonate of soda
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4fl oz/ 115ml white vinegar
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4 tablespoons soap flakes
Combine the cream of tartar and baking soda in a medium-size bowl. Add the vinegar and
mix until the ingredients form a soft paste. Add the soap flakes. Transfer to a jar or bottle with
a secure lid and label it clearly. To use, apply with a steel wool pad, then rinse off with warm
water. Store out of the reach of children. It should keep for 1-2 years.
Use vinegar when cleaning to reduce static
Do you have a problem with static in your home? To destatic a plastic item wipe it down with
a mixture of one tablespoon vinegar and one quart of water. This also helps deter the
attraction of dust as static causes dust to collect on items. Using vinegar in your water when
mopping the floors and when scrubbing your carpets will help cut down on static electricity.
You can also use a bit of liquid fabric softener in your water when you are washing down your
floors, your pictures, frames and other items in the home to cut back on static and to leave a
great smell through out your home!
Strip wax from linoleum and vinyl floors with vinegar
Do you see flakes of wax from your linoleum or vinyl flooring when you are sweeping it? This
means it is time for a deep cleaning. Or, maybe your white linoleum or vinyl floor has a yellow
colour to it, then this means it could be time to strip the wax from your floor leaving a clean
shine.
Remove wax from your linoleum or vinyl flooring using vinegar and a scrub brush with just a
cup of cream of tartar added to your water.
For regular cleaning and to keep your wax build up to a minimum, use one cup of vinegar,
one cup of ammonia and a gallon of water. Mopping your floor with this mixture will keep the
wax build up to a minimum. This mixture also works to keep wax off of tile floors.
Clean terracotta tiles with vinegar
Here is a clever way to clean your terracotta floor tiles. After grouting wash with vinegar, use
also to wash all types of tiles.
Clean china and fine glassware with vinegar
Cleaning china and fine glassware can be worrying at the best of times. So to get a good job
done, add a cup of vinegar to a sink of warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the
solution and let dry. The vinegar will remove all the grease and leave the items sparkling
clean.
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Remove wax on wood or smooth surfaces with vinegar
You can remove candle wax spills from wooden furniture or just about any type of wood
surface. First you need to soften the wax with a hairdryer set on medium heat to melt the wax.
When the wax starts to melt wipe it off with a soft cloth, you will see it move like butter. Wipe
the area with a mild vinegar solution and polish as you normally would for a great shine!
Clean brick floor tiles with vinegar
To clean your brick floor tiles, wipe with a mixture of one gallon water with one cup of vinegar.
Using a clean cloth this will cut grease on the tile leaving them clean and shiny!
Mahogany wood cleaned with vinegar
Mahogany wood can be cleaned using a half cup of vinegar and a quart of warm water.
Wiping this mixture on the wood and the buffing off with a clean dry chemise cloth you are
going to find that your wood will shine nicely!
Strip old wax build up with vinegar
If your floor has a lot of wax build up from years of waxing, you can strip it using a half and
half mixture of mineral spirits and vinegar. Scrub this on and wipe off with a towel, then clean
water mop your floor for a great shine!
Eucalyptus and vinegar based air freshener
You can make a fragrant freshener based on eucalyptus with the following ingredients.
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7oz/200g eucalyptus leaves
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1 3/4 pints/1 liter of vinegar
Marinade the eucalyptus leaves in the vinegar for 2 weeks, then strain off the leaves and
discard them. Store the freshener in a screw-top jar. To use, place a small amount of the
liquid in shallow bowls close to central heating radiators
Three glass cleaning recipes with vinegar
A great and inexpensive way to clean your windows. 2 Cups ammonia, 1/2 Cup white vinegar,
1 drop of food coloring (if it has to look like the more expensive blue cleaners), put in a 1gallon bottle and fill with water. Some for now, some for later
Or
Fill a spray bottle with vinegar, spray window then wipe clean with newspaper
Or
2 tablespoons. vinegar or lemon juice
1 qt. water
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Combine the ingredients and put them in a spray bottle. Use like any window cleaner.
ALSO
Use newspaper to dry your windows. It's cheaper than paper towels and it leaves windows
shiny and streak free. Also, coffee filters work well!
Clean your closet or cupboards with vinegar
Dust, mold and mildew can be a problem in cupboards and closets. You can eliminate
mildew, dust and odors by wiping down these areas with vinegar-soaked clean cloth.
Remove wax from painted walls with vinegar
To remove wax from a painted wall or similar surface. First melt the wax with a hairdryer and
wipe away the excess. There will be a greasy mark left so you can remove this by wiping with
a weak solution of vinegar.
Combat mold and mildew with vinegar
Mold and mildew can be unsightly and dangerous to your health. Stop mold and mildew from
growing by washing down the area with vinegar. Let this dry over night and then seal with an
oil based paint. Mold and mildew can't continue to grow without air and sealing this area
where mold or mildew was growing will also give your walls or ceilings a nice new look.
Cleaning drinking glasses with warmed vinegar
Do you have glasses that look as if they have a film over them when you hold them up to the
light? Try soaking them for about an hour in warmed vinegar. Do not use boiling vinegar as
this takes out some of the active natural power of the vinegar.
After you have soaked your glasses for about an hour or so, use your dish scrubby, any
plastic type scrubby that won't add additional scratches to remove any additional film on the
glasses.
Make a vinegar household duster
Here is an economical way of turning old rags and scraps of material into a duster that
polishes as well as dusts.
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To make 1 duster
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2 floz/60ml vinegar
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2 floz/60ml paraffin
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12 in/300mm square piece of cloth
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Mix the vinegar and paraffin together in a glass or plastic bowl and add the cloth square.
Leave for 1 hour for the cloth to thoroughly soak up the mixture. Then wring out the cloth and
hang it up to dry before using; store in a dry place.
Clean brassware without scrubbing with vinegar
To clean brassware to like-new condition without scrubbing, soak in 1:10 parts of white
vinegar: water. To clean brass lamps, unscrew sections, soak in bucket. All green and black
tarnish comes off in no time.
Use vinegar in your steam vac
Use distilled vinegar in your steam vac to rinse your carpets with after shampooing. The
carpet will stay fresh longer, it removes any detergent residue. Use a quarter of a cup, per
gallon of water.
Clean rust from cast iron with vinegar
Use a white vinegar solution of 2 parts vinegar to 1 part water to clean the rust off cast iron
pans. When cleaning antique cast iron pans soak the pan overnight in the vinegar solution
and the vinegar just dissolves the rust. Very rusty pans many take an extra evening. Don't
leave it in there too long or you will not have a pan. The vinegar actually dissolves the metal.
This would work on new cast iron pans also.
Clean old appliances with vinegar
For cleaning old appliances: Pour white vinegar straight out of the bottle onto a sponge, or
pour it into a dishpan to soak stubborn buildup for a few minutes. After your appliance's firsttime cleaning, future quick cleanups are easiest using a small spray/squirt bottle with diluted
vinegar-water.
Make a furniture cleaner with vinegar
Here is a great recipe that will make a cleaner to remove surface dirt and grime from finished
wood.
To make 1 pint/425ml
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8fl oz/225ml boiled linseed oil
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5 floz/150ml turpentine
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2 floz/70ml white vinegar
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Apply to wood surfaces with a soft cloth,
rubbing with a circular motion to remove dirt and excess polish. For badly caked-on dirt, use
superfine (gauge 0000) steel wool. Store in a tightly covered jar out of the reach of children.
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Vinegar is your number one bathroom cleaner
Vinegar is great at dealing with lime scale and hard water stains, use vinegar to clean your
faucets, shower doors and chrome in your bathroom.
A fizzy way to un-block a drain
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of
white vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water.
Clean stainless steel with vinegar
Vinegar is great for cleaning stainless steel. To clean and polish stainless steel, simply
moisten a cloth with undiluted white or cider vinegar and wipe clean. Can also be used to
remove heat stains on stainless steel cutlery.
Cleaning brass with Vinegar and Salt.
A great way to clean brass is with vinegar and salt. Pour vinegar over the surface. Sprinkle
salt over the acid and rub in the mixture. Rinse with warm water and polish dry.
Make a vinegar and vegetable oil furniture polish
Make your own furniture polish using equal parts of white vinegar and vegetable oil. Wipe it
on and buff with a soft cloth.
Cleaning brass flower pots with vinegar
An easy way to clean your brass flower pots is to make a paste of vinegar and flour, rubbing
this paste over the brass areas and then buff with a clean cloth for a great shine.
Pet stains on carpets and vinegar
If you have a little pet that has left a big mess on your carpets, you can get that stain up fast.
all you have to do is make a mixture of vinegar and liquid dish soap. Rub this into the spot
and blot up with clean towels. Rinse using a few wet towels until your bring the vinegar and
soap back up. Always use a cool water.
If the stain is more troublesome try the more detailed procedure below:
Mix a teaspoon of a mild detergent - one without alkalis or bleaches - with a cup of warm
water. Pour a bit on the stain and blot with a clean towel. Next, apply a mixture of one
tablespoon ammonia in a half cup of water and blot. Repeat with the first mixture again and
blot.
Then mix one-third cup of white vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Treat the stain with this
and blot. Finally, sponge the spot with clean water, blot one more time, and the carpet should
be stain free.
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Important
Never use ammonia to clean pet mess on carpets. Never clean dog urine from a carpet with
an ammonia-based cleaner. Urine has ammonia in it, and your dog might think the spot has
been permanently marked for his use.
Smelly kitchen drain solved with vinegar
If you a nasty odor coming from your sink in the kitchen it will undoubtedly be your drain
needing a freshen up. Instead of filling the sewers with expensive commercial products simply
pour a cup of vinegar down the plug hole. Let stand for 30 minutes and then flush with cold
water. It will deodorize it a treat. If you repeat this process every week the odor should not
return.
Remove cigarette smoke with vinegar
To remove the smoke smell from cigarettes place a few saucers of vinegar in strategic places
around the room. Vinegar actually absorbs the odors. You can also put vinegar on pieces of
white bread around the house to get rid of smells
Remove odors and smells from drains & waste disposal
To deodorize your drains and your waste disposal. Simply pour vinegar down the drain or
waste disposal and it will keep it fresh. For double duty pour baking soda down first followed
by vinegar. There will be a lot of foaming going on which will help to clear the pipes.
Stains on stainless steel and vinegar
Remove rust stains, over-heat discoloration stains and other stains from stainless steel
surfaces by scrubbing with vinegar and salt. Mix about 2 oz vinegar. 2 tbs salt and use to
scrub the area. Rinse with clean water and repeat. This will eventually remove extreme
discoloration in stainless steel cookware.
Shine stainless steel with vinegar
For cleaning small stainless steel items, soak them in warm water and then rub with a cloth
soaked in vinegar before rinsing thoroughly. The vinegar will break up any dirt and grease
leaving you with a great shine.
Whirlpool tub jets cleaned with vinegar
Pour 1 gallon of white vinegar into the water of our whirlpool tub, once a year and run it. This
will keep the jets from clogging up from soap scum, etc.
Make a cleaning solution based on vinegar
To make this cheap vinegar based cleaning solution you will need:
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1/3 part white vinegar
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1/3 part rubbing alcohol
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1/3 part water
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3 drops dishwashing liquid
Mix this into a (recycled) spray bottle and you have the equivalent of the floor cleaner. Just
spray and mop; also great for deodorizing a room and for a fast cleanup. Use this on any tile
floors with great results, the alcohol is added to make it dry faster.
Remove milk spot stains with vinegar
Milk spots on furniture. Make a mix of vinegar and warm water to a thick paste. Then take a
cloth and wet it with the mix and set it on the spot for just a minute or so. Then using a clean
wash cloth wipe it. and the spot should come up easily, and wipe till dried.
Water spots on glass dishes when washing
Do you have a dishwasher and hard water - this is an ongoing problem in kitchens every
where. This is not a good combination for daily dish washing or for your good dishes.
To get rid of the white residue that remains on glasses and see through glass containers, run
the dishwasher through once with about a cup of bleach poured into the bottom, stop the
dishwasher BEFORE the dry cycle and add about a cup of white vinegar run through entire
cycle and presto no white film on the glassware!!
Remember, it is important not to use any other cleaning products or soap while 'cleaning' out
the dishwasher using this method. It really works great and you will find that your dishes
looking so much brighter!
Clean lime scale with vinegar
Lime scale is a build up of alkaline residue from the water in your area. Your silver and
chrome in the bathroom will have a dull grayness too it. All you need to do to clean it up is
reduce the alkalinity with an acid such as vinegar.
Soak a cloth with vinegar and wrap around a faucet that needs cleaning. Leave for an hour
and the lime scale will come away easily.
Water spots prevented with vinegar
To remove hard-water stains on your bathroom fixtures, apply a paste of baking soda and
vinegar. When you’re finished, carefully drape a towel over the fixtures. After about an hour,
wipe clean, rinse, dry, and marvel at the shine.
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Hard water stains on your bath tub removed with vinegar
To get hard water stains off of the bottom of your tub, use a paste of vinegar and baking soda.
Don't use this on fiberglass as the baking soda could scratch but on porcelain and cast iron
tubs it is great!
You can also wipe your tub down with a full strength solution of vinegar to cut grime and soap
scum.
Hard water scaling removed with vinegar - Lime scale
Use white vinegar neat to kitchen roll or cloth. Wrap around badly scaled taps etc for one
hour, scaling dissolves, then wash with warm water and buff.
Also for discaling of inside of kettles etc RATIO one part white vinegar to 10 parts water,
leave to stand over night and rinse well.
Clean Coffee Pot with White vinegar
I usually buy a bottle of white vinegar and run it through the coffee pot one time. Then I dump
it out and run water through it 2 or 3 times to get rid of any lingering vinegar smell or taste.
This works well for cleaning a stained coffee pot and it helps to remove nasty tastes from
mineral buildup and such in the coffee maker and pot.
Make a vinegar based tile and grout cleaner
Get rid of that grimy soap film that forms on and between ceramic bathroom tiles with this
easy to make recipe.
To make 3 pints/1.7 liters
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8 tablespoons baking powder
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5 tablespoons household ammonia
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2 floz/60ml white vinegar
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2 pints/1.6 liters warm water
Combine the ingredients in a plastic jug or fruit juice container, cover and shake vigorously.
Label the container and store it out of the reach of children. For small jobs, fill a pump-type
container with the solution; spray directly onto the tile surface, then wipe with a damp sponge
or cloth. Caution Do not mix this cleaner with anything containing bleach.
Clean your Corning ware dishes with vinegar
A great way to clean your Corning ware dishes is to add one-fourth cup vinegar with dish
soap. The water must be hot to remove all the stains and grease.
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Make your own vinegar based wood floor cleaner
A simple recipe for a very effective wood floor cleaner is:
1 teaspoon of vinegar
1teaspoon of vegetable oil
quart of water
Wet your clean cloth and wipe down corners - lifting dust quickly while protecting your wood!
Pots, Pans, Oven and stovetop cleaned with vinegar
You can clean your stainless steel pots, pans, your oven, and all of the stovetop with a mix of
one-fourth cup vinegar with dish soap. Just dap the mix on and let it set for a few minutes
then wipe it clean.
Do your pots and pans have stubborn stains that you can’t wait to clean? Soak that pot with
vinegar and after a quick thirty minutes using hot soapy water the pan will come really clean.
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Remove the sour smell on glasses with vinegar
If you do dishes by hand sometimes, glasses seem to have a sour smell. A little vinegar in
your rinse water will help get rid of it.
Clean vinyl floors with vinegar
Add one half-cup vinegar to a gallon of water to keep your vinyl floors clean and shining.
Carpet and spot stain remover using vinegar
As a carpet and spot stain remover, take a trigger spray bottle and fill it with one part white
vinegar to seven parts of water. Take a second spray bottle and fill with one part white nonsudsy ammonia and seven parts water. Saturate the stain with the vinegar solution and let it
sit for a few minutes and blot thoroughly with a clean, white cloth. Then go over the area with
the ammonia solution, let it sit and blot again. Repeat until the stain is gone.
Also when you scrub your carpets add a cup of vinegar to your solution. This breaks down
any stains that your cleaning solution can’t.
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General purpose cleaner using vinegar
You can make a simple general purpose cleaner that is great for all areas of the house. This
is also a great mixture for cleaning items in an unfinished basement or in the garage.
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3 cups of vinegar
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half cup of salt
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1 cup of water
Simply mix all the ingredients together.
Waxing a floor and using vinegar
When waxing a floor after scrubbing with a floor stripper, use one cup of vinegar to rinse
water. It neutralizes the chemicals and makes wax or floor finish adhere better.
Remove bleach odor from counters with vinegar
If you have bleached your counter tops and you are left with a bleach odor that you hate. To
get out that bleach smell from counter tops spray with vinegar and the smell goes away.
Clean tarnished copper or copper-alloy with vinegar
Heavily tarnished copper or copper-alloy can be cleaned quite easily, use a paste made of
salt and vinegar. It will clean it with no problem
Pet odors on carpets removed with vinegar
Use one part vinegar and one part water to take pet odors out of carpets. Find the spot, and
saturate it with about one and one half the original volume. Let it set for a while and then blot
up. Repeat if your cloth is very dirty after blotting. Make sure to turn on a fan or open a
window for the large spots.
Remove chewing gum with vinegar
Use vinegar as a chewing gum dissolver, saturate the area with vinegar and if the vinegar is
heated it will work faster.
Remove smoke odors with vinegar
Vinegar in a towel, twirled about the head will quickly stop the smoke detectors from
screaming. It also freshens the air and captures the smoke smell before the whole house is
affected. If you put vinegar on white bread around the house, you can get rid of any smoke
smell from a fire.
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Remove tea stains on carpets with vinegar
Tea stains can happen any where through the house as we drink our tea wherever it is most
comfortable. If you have a tea spill, tea stain, you can bring it up with these cleaning tips: Blot
up any excess tea liquid using paper towels or cloths. Do not push the liquid making the stain
bigger, just blot up the liquid.
You should neutralize the tea stain using a mixture of a cup of water and a half-cup of clear
white vinegar. Spray on the vinegar mixture and blot up to remove the tea stain. Repeat as
long as you are bringing up additional coloring from the tea stain.
If you find that you still have any tea coloring in your carpet, use a mixture of a cup of water
and a tablespoon of clear bleach free dish liquid. Spray this mixture on and blot up to bring
out more of the tea stain in your carpet.
Rinse the carpeting, bringing out the dish liquid and more of the tea stain using a warm water
spray and blotting up the liquid. If your carpeting is too wet, use your wet dry vac to bring out
excess moisture.
Allow the area to dry for about an hour and then re-examine the carpet stain.
If a portion of the stain remains in the carpeting, use a spray of peroxide and dab the
carpeting to bring out any remaining tea stains.
Remove Wine stains with vinegar
Wine spills on the carpeting can be a very dark stain. Work out your wine stain with these
great tips:
When you have spilled wine on the carpeting, blot up as fast as you can, getting all the liquid
possible out of the carpet before doing anything else. Continue using a clean dry cloth and
blotting the area until you are not able to bring out any more liquid.
To work on the wine, stain fast; use a spray bottle with a ½ cup of white clear vinegar and a
cup of cool water. Spray this over the area and wet the carpet, then using paper towels soak
up the vinegar and water mixture from the stained area. Continue to do this as long as you
see you are bringing additional coloring out of the carpeting from the wine stain. After you see
that you are not bringing any additional coloring out of the carpeting from the wine, keep
dabbing the area until you have brought out as much moisture from the vinegar mixture that
you can.
If you find that there is coloring in the carpet from the wine stain, use a spray mixture of two
cups of water, and two tablespoons of color free, bleach free dish liquid. Spray this on the
stained area and work lightly in with your fingers to work out deep stains. As the stain is
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lightening, rinse the stained area with clear water and paper towels. Blot the moisture out until
you don’t have any more suds coming from the carpeting.
After rinsing out the carpeting, and you have been blotting the area to bring out all the
moisture, let the carpet dry for about an hour to see if the stain is completely gone.
If you find that the stain is still in the carpeting, spray with peroxide and work this in with your
fingers. Wet the carpet enough with the spray until the peroxide has reached the deepest
stains. Blot this just once or twice and let it sit for another hour. After the peroxide has
evaporated a bit, re-spray and blot to remove any remaining stains.
Window cleaning with vinegar
If you keep a solution of 50/50 white vinegar and water in a spray bottle to use for cleaning
windows, you will make your life a lot simpler. When you use vinegar in your water to wash
your windows, dry then with newspaper and your windows will sparkle.
Fruit fly trap with vinegar
Fruit flies are tiny little flies that are attracted by the fermentation of over ripe, fruits and
vegetables, vinegar, fruit juices and yeasts that you might have sitting on your counter in the
kitchen or pantry. If you wish to make a trap to eliminate these little blighters, simply fill a jar
with one of their favorite foods, vinegar. Insert a paper or metal funnel into the mouth of the
baited jar. The flies will fly in through the funnel but will not be able to fly out which will help
clear out your kitchen of these little pests.
Clean your garage or basement with vinegar
You can use vinegar as a cleaner in the garage or basement. These are usually areas where
you will find grease and grime. Vinegar mixed with equal parts of water becomes a great
grease cutter. You can use it on your work areas or where you have grease buildup. You can
use it full strength for the more difficult grease stains.
Absorb unwanted odors with vinegar
You can set a bowl of vinegar in the garage or basement and it will absorb the unwanted
odors that you have been trying to get rid of but never could before.
Vinegar based scouring paste
Sometimes you need a little extra oomph to clean a dirty surface. No problem if you have
vinegar. Sprinkle two tablespoons salt in a bowl and add two teaspoons of vinegar or enough
to make a paste. Use the mixture as a scouring powder, applying it with a sponge. It is gentle
and effective and produces no unpleasant or hazardous fumes. You can use this mixture on
your bathroom tile to get between the cracks and it will clean and deodorize as it cleans.
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Vinegar will clean tile and Formica shower walls and inhibit the growth of mold and mildew
there. It is less expensive than the store bought cleaners.
Clean your windows with vinegar
You can also wipe your windows squeaky clean with a little vinegar on a clean cotton rag.
You will get a clear streak free finish.
Use vinegar to clean your toilet
You can use vinegar to clean the outside of your toilet and around the base of the toilet to
keep it fresh.
Another trick that you can use to clean out the toilet getting rid of stains and rings is to pour a
bit of white vinegar into the toilet bowl and let it stand for an hour. Scrub and brush as you
usually do and then flush the vinegar down the toilet.
Clean your showerhead with vinegar
If your showerhead seems to be sputtering, a buildup of mineral deposits may be clogging the
holes. Do not buy a new showerhead if you have some vinegar in the kitchen. Place the
showerhead in a pot and add enough vinegar to cover it well. Heat the vinegar to just below
boiling, then turn off the heat, and let the showerhead soak for about eight hours. As it sits,
the acid in the vinegar will eat away the deposits. As an extra measure, take a very thin wire
and poke each hole before rinsing. Rinse the showerhead, and it is ready to use.
The best cleaner and deodorizer is vinegar
Vinegar is a mild acid and will clean and shine nearly everything in the house. Mix one-cup
vinegar and five cups water to clean windows or eyeglasses. Use it full strength to kill stale
food odors in kitchen containers. Dilute it with water and boil it on the stove to get rid of
unpleasant cooking smells.
Moisten a paper towel with vinegar and lay it over faucets to remove mineral deposits. If you
dampen a cloth with vinegar and wipe down walls, you can prevent grease buildup. This
works great for wiping greasy stove tops too. If you add one fourth cup vinegar to one gallon
warm water to clean and shine linoleum or no-wax vinyl floors.
Clean your dishwasher with vinegar
If the inside of your dishwasher is starting to look disgusting, you can clean it without a lot of
scrubbing if you have a bottle of vinegar in the cabinet. Pour three cups of vinegar into a bowl
and place the bowl right side up on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. Do not replace any
other dishes in the machine, but run it through the wash and rinse cycles. Make sure to shut it
off before the drying cycle begins. The normal action of the dishwasher will splash the vinegar
all over the inside of the appliance, cleaning as it goes.
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Smoke smells on personal items and clothes with vinegar
If you have had a problem with your clothes or other personal items smelling like smoke from
a fire you can remove that smell with this tip. Hang the items that you want to to remove the
smell from in your bathroom. Then fill your tub with the hottest water that you can and add
four cups of vinegar. You can also turn on the shower. The vinegar will steam the items and
make the smell of smoke go away.
Clean Pergo flooring with this vinegar based recipe
A cheap solution to replace those expensive Pergo flooring cleaners is as follows:
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1/3 part white vinegar
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1/3 part rubbing alcohol
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1/3 part water 3 drops dishwashing liquid
This idea is safe for your floors as it came from a Pergo dealer
Vinegar makes a great room freshener
Vinegar makes a great room freshener. Set some vinegar in shallow containers and set
throughout your house. It works great at absorbing unpleasant odors in your house. Put some
in a spray bottle and freshen up your furniture and car when needed too.
Use vinegar in your humidifier
Mold can grow in humidifiers. After a couple of days use, rinse the humidifier then refilled it
adding one-fourth cup vinegar. Run it for a couple of minutes in a room with the door closed
and windows open to kill the bacteria. Then rinse it again, rut it again with just clear water,
and rinse again. It is ready for use again.
Use vinegar as a stain remover
As a carpet spot and stain remover, take a trigger spray bottle and fill with one part white
vinegar to seven parts water. Take a second spray bottle and fill with one part white, nonsudsy ammonia and seven parts water. Saturate stain with vinegar solution. Let dwell for a
few minutes and blot well with a clean, white cloth. Then go over the area with the ammonia
solution, let dwell and blot again. Repeat until the stain is gone
Use vinegar to rinse your carpets
Put some vinegar in your stream vacuum to rinse your carpets with after shampooing. The
carpet will stay fresh longer because it removes any detergent residue. Use a quarter cup per
gallon of water. Use one part water and one part vinegar to take out pet odors from carpets.
Find the spot and saturate it with about one and one half times the original volume. Let set for
a while and then blot up. Repeat if your cloth is very dirty after blotting.
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Also when you scrub your carpets add a cup of vinegar to your solution. This breaks down
any stains that your cleaning solution can’t.
Cleaning walls using vinegar
To clean your walls anywhere in the house use this vinegar solution; one gallon of water, one
cup bottled ammonia, 1 half-cup bottle vinegar, and one-fourth cup baking soda. Put the
ammonia, vinegar, and baking soda into the bucket of water. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Wash the wall from the bottom up for if you get drips on the uncleaned surface it will leave
marks that are difficult to remove.
Cleaning your dishwasher with vinegar
To clean and remove smells from your dishwasher. Fill the washer with crockery NO silver
OR other metals. Place a bowl with 1/2 a cup of bleach on the bottom rack and allow the
machine to run through the wash cycle only. Then fill the same bowl with 1/2 a cup of vinegar
and this time run the machine through the whole cycle. Make sure that the bleach has been
thoroughly washed away incase the bleach you are using does not agree with the vinegar.
(Mixing bleach with other household substances should always be avoided)
Stove ceramic top cleaned with vinegar
If you have a spill on your stove ceramic top try to clean up mess before it has cooled down
as you will find it easier that way. A cloth soaked in vinegar will cut through any grease and
leave the glass sparkling!
Garbage disposal fresh and clean with vinegar
A quick fix for a smelly garbage disposal is as follows. Make vinegar ice cubes and feed them
down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through. The grinding effect of the ice will
sort out any stubborn items and it will remove the odors and smells as well.
Burn marks on pans removed with vinegar
If you have a pan that you burnt some food in, just boil a few cups of water with a cup a
vinegar added. This loosens the burnt on foods so you can wipe it away!
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Remove fruit stains from your hands with vinegar
Fruit stains on your fingers can look a bit gross and are often hard to get off your skin, now
you can clean your hands fast by rubbing a bit of vinegar over your hands and the stains will
rinse right off.
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Clean a teapot with vinegar
Have you ever looked inside your teapot. The gunk that accumulates is frightening. To clean
your teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot, and then wipe away the grime.
Warning: Do not put a ceramic teapot on the hob as it will blow up. Instead boil the whole pot
inside a big pan of water and vinegar and then boil.
Clean and freshen a lunch box with vinegar
My kids lunch boxes are always a worry with the smells that radiate from them. Well here is a
simple way to keep them fresh. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit in the lunchbox
over night. Wiping the inside of it with full strength vinegar will also keep your lunch box fresh.
Clean your refrigerator with vinegar
I never know what to clean the fridge or freezer with, I do not want to use chemicals as my
food is going in there, well now I do this. Wash with a solution of equal parts water and
vinegar, it cleans and freshens without any worries.
Clean and deodorize jars with vinegar
When you wish to re-use a jar or container that has contained things such as peanut butter,
mayonnaise or mustard, it can still have an odor residue which might affect the new contents.
To fully clean and deodorize jars. Rinse with vinegar when empty. It will remove the odor or
smells and clear any grease residue.
Prevent mold producing bacteria with vinegar
Wipe jars of preserves and canned food with vinegar to prevent mold-producing bacteria.
Clean copper on pots and pans with vinegar
A little salt and vinegar will clean copper bottoms on pots and pans. Just sprinkle on, rub
lightly and wash as usual. Or, rub with a wedge of lemon dipped in salt. Wipe off with a wet
cloth, dry and apply lemon oil or wax.
You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Clean copper pots and pans with vinegar
Clean copper pots and pans by making a paste of vinegar, salt and flour. Use the paste as
you would any metal cleaner. Rinse with clean water and buff to a shine with a soft cloth.
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You can also remove dried on food from plates pans and dishes. If the food is really stuck fast
and burnt on sprinkle cream of tartar on the area and then spray with white vinegar. Just wipe
off and rinse.
Remove spots when dishwashing with vinegar
When dishwashing by hand you can often be left with water spots and film on the dishes and
cutlery. Rinse glasses and dishes in water and vinegar to remove these spots and film.
Cleaning under appliances with vinegar
Has it been a while since you cleaned under the fridge or under the washer? You can clean
under appliances fast using a yard or broom stick with a sock attached at the end. To pick up
dust faster, wet your sock with vinegar and the sock will pick up hair, dirt and grease.
Make our own vinegar & Linseed oil furniture polish
Here is a great and simple recipe for a furniture polish based on vinegar and linseed oil. Mix
equal parts of turpentine, Boiled linseed oil and vinegar, with some lemon oil. Wipe into wood
and wipe off excess with a soft cloth. Be sure you are using BOILED linseed oil.
Cleaning out the fridge with vinegar
When cleaning your refrigerator you will need to clean out the shelving, around the seals, in
the butter container or in the egg tray. Wiping with a vinegar and water mixture is going to
help you clean off all the messes, dirt and any bacteria or ‘stuff’ that could be growing.
Vinegar is great for cleaning your fridge as it is chemical-free and safe.
Vinegar is great for cleaning the car
Vinegar is a great car cleaner. Use vinegar full strength to polish car chrome with a cloth, and
see it shine! Use it on your car’s windshield and windows, too.
Make your own copper cleaner with vinegar
Here is a recipe to make your own copper cleaner. Using equal parts of the following
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Vinegar
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Salt
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Flour
Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste, use the paste as you would any metal
cleaner. Buff clean with a soft cloth.
Clean your Computer, Laptop and Mouse with vinegar
Computers can become very dirty and dusty because of the static. You can cut static by
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wiping the exterior of your monitor and the surrounding wires and pieces with a cloth
dampened with vinegar. Vinegar will de-static these pieces thus preventing dust from clinging.
Make your own pewter cleaner with vinegar
Your pewter can be clean and shiny - a collection that you can be proud of. Use the following
recipe to make a cleaner for your pewter.
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2 teaspoons of salt
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1 cup of vinegar
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half a cup of flour - enough flour to make a thick paste.
Mix all the items together to make a thick paste. Rub this all over your pewter and then rinse it
with warm soapy water for a great clean! Dry everything with a soft clean cloth.
Clean brass with Vinegar, Salt, and Flour
Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup white vinegar. the add enough flour to make a paste. Use
the paste as you would any commercial cleaner. Rinse clean and buff to a shine with a soft
cloth.
Vinegar to wash windows
Use a tablespoon of vinegar to a bucket of warm water to get marks/insects/stains from glass.
Also wait for a cloudy day to wash normally 'sunny' windows. The sun will cause the glass to
dry too quickly, leaving unsightly streaks.
Cleanest windows and mirrors using vinegar
Combine rubbing alcohol and white apple cider vinegar(equal parts) in a spray bottle for the
cleanest windows and mirrors you have ever seen. When used with paper towels you will be
amazed. Just be sure and shake bottle well before spraying. Great on your monitor too but
spray on the paper towel not on your monitor
Make a vinegar based air freshener
To make a safe homemade air freshener, use one-tablespoon vinegar, one-teaspoon baking
soda and two cups of water. After is stops foaming, mix well, and using a spray bottle, spray it
into the air.
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Laundry
We are all aware that no matter where you live, the price of clothing is outrageous. Keeping
your laundry in the best of condition really does matter if you want to keep your household
running within a budget. Use these vinegar and laundry tips to save money and time in your
household chore of doing the laundry!
Baby clothes
Do you baby clothes smell sour even after you wash them? When
washing baby clothes use one cup of vinegar during the rinse
cycle to break down smells for fresh clean smelling clothes.
Reduce costs
Cut your laundry bill, using one cup of vinegar in the wash will not
only make your clothes smell fresher but it acts as a fabric softener as well reducing static
cling.
Set your colors
If you have troubles with colors running when you wash them, use a cup of vinegar with your
wash to set colors in your clothes.
Stains on leather
Do you have a piece of leather that you can’t wear because of a stubborn stain? Get that
stain out using a mixture of vinegar and linseed oil. Rub on with a soft cloth and polish with a
clean cloth for a great finish.
Shine your leather
To give extra shine to your leather clean with hot vinegar and then rinse with soapy water.
Inexpensive cleaning.
Creases
If you like sharp creases in your knit fabrics dampen the fabric with a solution of 1/3 cup of
vinegar and 2/3-cup water then place a paper bag over the fold and iron.
Washing machine care
To keep your washing machine fresh and rust free periodically,
pour a cup of vinegar in the machine, and let in run through a
regular cycle with no clothes added. This will dissolve soap
residue, breakdown rust, and keep the musty smell of water under
control.
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Lint
Do you have too much lint or pet hair found on your clothes? You can get rid of lint on clothes
by adding 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of each load.
Too many bubbles
Does your laundry soap make too much suds? Use a cup of vinegar in the wash cycle to cut
down on soapsuds.
Prevent running colors
Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar before washing.
Nylons
Do you want to preserve your nylons a little longer? When washing nylons add one
tablespoon of vinegar to clean your nylons thoroughly.
Ketchup stains
Do your kids love ketchup and their clothes have the stains to show it? Soaking the article in a
solution of vinegar and water (half and half) will loosen the stain and you can wash as you
normally do.
Suede
Have you found dirt or grease on your favorite suede jacket or pants? You can take the
grease off suede with a little vinegar. Simply dip a toothbrush in vinegar and gently brush over
grease spot and pat dry.
Stains on shirts
Have you found fruit, jam, or mustard on your favorite shirt?
Simply rub a little vinegar on the stain and wash as usual for a
cleaner clean.
Hems
When you are fixing a hem or seam have you ever noticed a
hole? Try this quick trick to fix this. Place a cloth that has been moistened with vinegar under
the fabric and iron, the holes will be smaller almost unnoticeable when you’re finished.
Wine stains
Do you have a wine stain in your clothes? If you have a wine stain don’t throw that shirt away,
use vinegar. Using a cloth or sponge dab some vinegar on the affected spot and let it sit
about an hour. Wash according to the manufactures tag.
Sweat stains
Does your laundry still have sweat or perspiration stains even after you wash? Using straight
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vinegar on the affected area, soak for about an hour and then wash normally for a better
clean.
Deodorant stains
Does your deodorants leave unsightly marks on your clothes? Use a dab of vinegar, rubbing
on the stain will remove the spots quickly.
Wool
Do you have a favorite wool sweater but you can’t wear it
because of the musty smell? Deodorize a wool sweater by
washing the sweater, then rinsing it in equal parts vinegar and
water to remove odor. This will also brighten your clothes color!
Odors
In the heat of the summer, your laundry sometimes can get a sour smell – get rid of this sour
smell by using vinegar with a second wash. No need to throw all those clothes away, a
second wash with vinegar will clear it right up!
Gas smell
Have your put gas in your car only to have some splash on your clothes and you can’t get it
out? Add a cup of vinegar to your wash and the smell will disappear.
Diapers
If you use cloth diapers, you can keep five to six cups of vinegar in your diaper pail with water
to keep the smell neutralized between washes.
Grass stains
Do your kids play hard and leave grass stains on their clothes? Apply vinegar to the stained
spot and let sit over night before washing as usual to fight out these stains.
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Using vinegar as a stain remover
Vinegar is great when it comes to removing stains. For stains caused by grass, coffee, tea,
fruits and berries. Soak the items in full strength vinegar for an hour or so before laundering
as normal.
Freshen your favorite blankets with vinegar
Freshen your favorite blankets. Both cotton and wool blankets become soft, fluffy and free of
soap odor when you add two cups of distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle of the wash.
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Reduce static on clothes when washing with vinegar
When doing your laundry you may find that there is a build up of static, using one cup of
vinegar in the wash will not only make your clothes smell fresher but it acts as a fabric
softener as well reducing static cling.
Deodorize cloth diapers with vinegar
To help deodorize cloth diapers add vinegar to the wash and even rinse water. This gets rid of
the urine/ammonia smell and not to worry any residual vinegar smell will evaporate with out
harm. You can keep five to six cups of vinegar in your diaper pail with water to keep the smell
neutralized between washes.
When washing woolens use vinegar
When washing woolens it can be quite easy to make them loose their shape so bear the
following in mind when hand washing your woolens. Squeeze the item that you are washing
gently under the water.
Don’t lift them in and out as this causes stretching. It is also important to remove all traces of
soap, this can be made easier by adding a little vinegar in the final rinse; this keeps woolens
soft and fluffy.
Do you have a favorite wool sweater but you can’t wear it because of the musty smell?
Deodorize a wool sweater by washing the sweater, then rinsing it in equal parts vinegar and
water to remove odor. This will also brighten the color!
Rinse baby clothes in vinegar
Do you baby clothes smell sour even after you wash them? When washing baby clothes use
one cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle to break down smells for fresh clean smelling
clothes.
Remove mustard stains with vinegar
Have you found a mustard stain on your favorite shirt? Simply rub a little vinegar on the stain
and wash as usual for a cleaner clean.
Repair holes in clothes with vinegar
When you are fixing a hem or seam have you ever noticed a hole? Try this quick trick to fix
this. Place a cloth that has been moistened with vinegar under the fabric and iron, the holes
will be smaller almost unnoticeable when you’re finished.
Remove sour laundry smells with vinegar
In the heat of the summer, your laundry sometimes can get a sour smell – get rid of this sour
smell by using vinegar with a second wash. No need to throw all those clothes away, a
second wash with a cup of vinegar added will clear it right up!
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Grass stains removed with vinegar
Do your kids play hard and leave grass stains on their clothes? Apply vinegar to the stained
spot and let sit over night, you will notice the grass stain lighten up, and then launder as
usual.
Prevent blue jeans from fading with vinegar
Fashion changes, sometimes we want our jeans faded and 3 years later we do not. Well here
is tip using vinegar to prevent blue jeans from fading. Soak jeans in a 50-50 vinegar and
water solution for 10-15 minutes, then wash. This will prevent the jeans from losing their color.
It really works!
Remove concrete from clothes with vinegar
If you are faced with a stain of concrete dust on clothes rub ordinary liquid laundry detergent
and spray the area with white vinegar. It seems to get the concrete out. You can also add
about 1 cup of white vinegar to the load.
Keep your tennis shoes hygienic and fresh with vinegar
You can keep your tennis shoes fresh by washing them in the washer with two cups of
vinegar to kill odors. Setting your shoes outside for air drying will help your tennis shoes stay
fresh. (This is not a tip that you should use for leather shoes, material type tennis shoes only)
Remove hem lines with vinegar
If you have let down an item and you are left with a nasty hem line then try the following.
Sponge away the old hemline crease with equal parts of white wine vinegar and water. If the
crease leaves a dark line, try a suitable stain remover. A white line is permanent and you will
have to conceal it with some lace or trim.
Vinegar will remove a red clay stain
If you are faced with a read clay stains. Make a paste of table salt and vinegar. Place it over
the stain and rub. Leave the paste on for 15- 20 minutes then launder as usual.
Ketchup stains removed with vinegar
If you are faced with a ketchup stain on fabric, soaking the article in a solution of vinegar and
water (half and half) will loosen the stain and you can wash as you normally do.
Keep nylons and stockings longer with vinegar
Do you want to preserve your nylons a little longer? When washing nylons add one
tablespoon of vinegar to clean your nylons thoroughly.
Remove the smell of gas from clothing with vinegar
Gas also known as gasoline, petrol, petroleum. To remove the smell from your clothing pour a
cup of vinegar into the wash cycle. It will remove the smell. Other ways to remove odors from
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clothing is to soak in a solution of vinegar and water over night. Then wash as normal. Also
you can soak in a solution of 1 cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and a gallon of
water.
Unclog a steam iron with vinegar
Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron's water chamber.
Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5 minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and
allow to cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the water.
If your iron is particularly clogged you may need to use straight vinegar. Remember to flush it
with water when you are done.
Vinegar and salt will set colors and stop running
Soak your new clothes over night in a vinegar and water and salt solution to keep your colors
from running. If you have troubles with colors running when you wash them regularly, use a
cup of vinegar with your wash to set colors in you clothes.
You can also stop colors from running by immersing them in full strength vinegar before
washing.
Stains on suede and vinegar
Some stains will come right out of suede by rubbing with a soft cloth that has been dipped in
vinegar and lightly dabbed to prevent getting the garment too wet.
Iron plate stained or sticky? Use vinegar
I have never known how to clean the base of the iron, I must admit it has always been easier
to buy a new iron. That is until I heard this tip to clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts
vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove dark or
burned stains. Cleans up a treat.
Water based stains removed with white vinegar
White vinegar is great for removing water based stains. Good for perspiration stains. Always
wash out thoroughly after applying.
Old perspiration stains and vinegar
To remove an old perspiration stain sponge with vinegar. Pre-soak in cold or warm water.
Rinse. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
White vinegar for jam stains
To remove a jam stain, sponge the stain with distilled white vinegar, then launder as usual.
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Vinegar for red wine stains
If the wine stains are fresh, you can apply a mixture of dishwashing liquid and vinegar. This is
safe on all washable fabrics.
Detergent stains removed with vinegar
To remove the detergent stains on your clothing, try soaking them in undiluted white vinegar
until the spots disappear - at least 15 minutes, but no more than 30. (Vinegar is excellent at
dissolving soap residue). Launder as usual, and don’t worry, any vinegar smell will wash right
out. If this doesn’t work, you could try wetting the stains, and rubbing them with a liquid dish
detergent designed to remove grease.
Remove a perfume stain with vinegar
To remove a perfume stain, sponge or soak the stain in cool water. If stain remains, soak for
15 minutes in 1 qt. lukewarm water, 1/2 tsp. liquid dish detergent and 1 Tbsp. white vinegar.
Then Launder as normal.
Deodorant stains and white vinegar
If you are faced with a deodorant stain first sponge the area with white vinegar. If stain
remains, soak with denatured alcohol. Wash with detergent in hottest water safe for fabric.
Grey white colors prevented with vinegar
If you find that your white clothes often have a gray look to them it is probably that you live in
an area that suffers with hard water. If you have very hard water, add ½ cup of vinegar to your
rinse water, it will help reduce the graying of your whites.
Perspiration stains and vinegar
To remove perspiration stains, place article in a bucket of warm water with 1 cup of vinegar
added. Soak for an hour or so before laundering.
Pantyhose last longer with vinegar
You can make your pantyhose last longer by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to the rise
water when washing them.
Washing whiter whites with vinegar
Your white laundry items can often start to have a grey look to them due to a few things. You
may live in a hard water area and deposits become fixed to the fibers, or it could just be a
build up of detergent within the item. A vinegar rinse is all you need to get your whites white
again.
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Soak the item in a gallon of warm water and 8fl oz of white vinegar. Then rinse in a cold water
rinse. To keep your white in tip top condition, add about one third of a cup of white vinegar to
your rinse cycle, you'll find that your clothes come out brighter and softer. Any vinegar smells
should vanish after your clothes have dried.
Vinegar will look after your washing machine
You can give your washing machine an instant service by doing the following each month:
Pour a gallon of distilled vinegar into your washer and using warm water let your machine run
through a wash and rinse cycle. The vinegar will cut through built up soap residue in hoses
etc. Leaving your washer sparkling clean. This will also breakdown rust, and keep the musty
smell of water under control.
Reduce suds in your washing machine with vinegar
If when using your machine there are suds left in the water after the last rinse, put the items
back in the machine for one more rinse but add a cup full of vinegar, into the washing
machine.
Vinegar reduces lint whilst washing
Here is a simple and easy way to get rid of the lint that collects while you are doing your
washing. Add just a 1/2 cup of vinegar to laundry in the rinse cycle. Your clothes will leave the
washer soft, smooth and clean from lint.
Vinegar will brighten your colors
You can brighten fabric colors by adding a 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle. Often colors
fade because they are running when you wash them, use a cup of vinegar with your wash to
set colors in you clothes.
You can also stop colors from running by immersing them in full strength vinegar before
washing.
Rinse your clothes better with vinegar
Clothes will rinse better if a cup of white vinegar is added to the last rinse water. The acid in
vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics but strong enough to dissolve the alkalis in soaps and
detergents.
Use vinegar to soften fabric
Vinegar is your friend on laundry day. Use it instead of fabric softener for a natural softness to
your clothes. It will help reduce that static cling.
Washing synthetics with vinegar
Do you have a few light colored items that are made of synthetic materials? You can brighten
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the materials using about two cups of vinegar and six or seven cups of water and soaking in a
bucket for up to half an hour and then rinse with a blueing solution for a great clean!
Soften your towels and laundry with vinegar
Have you found that your towels or laundry are just not as soft as they used to be. Maybe you
find that your towel just does not absorb moisture as efficiently as it used to. Well here is a
simple tip that will rejuvenate them to their former glory.
The reason that fabric loses it's softness is because it becomes clogged with soap and
detergent residue. You can combat this quite simply with vinegar. Use it instead of fabric
softener for a natural softness to your clothes. It will also help reduce that static cling and any
lingering smells.
Iron a permanent crease with vinegar
Did you know that there is a very quick and simple way to achieve permanent creases in your
ironing. Simply mix 1/3rd of a cup of vinegar to 2/3rds of a cup of water.
Using a spray bottle dampen the fabric in the area that you require the permanent crease.
Cover with some brown paper or similar and iron.
Deal with the shine on clothing with vinegar
To break up shiny spots on your favorite materials, use a sponge, and sponge vinegar on
these areas to make this shiny spot lighter.
Avoid the gray look with nylon curtains by using vinegar
Avoid the gray look to nylon garments or curtains by adding a little vinegar to the final rinsing
water. Rinse 2 to 3 times to remove all traces of soap powder.
Remove odors on clothes with vinegar
For odors that are lingering on clothes you can use a few of these ‘tricks’ to absorb odors.
Place a large bowl of vinegar in the closet or container with the fabric that has an odor. The
odor will be absorbed. Adding vinegar to the final rinse of your washing machine when
washing smelly clothing or garments will help rid fabrics of odors.
Remove dinginess on clothes and fabric with vinegar
Work on the discoloration by washing the fabric in the hottest water possible for the fabric that
you are working on. Add a cup of water softener or two cups of vinegar to the water when
rinsing the fabric. Do not dry the fabric again until you have all of the discoloration out of the
fabric. Wash the fabric again, using detergent and either water softener or the vinegar again.
Let air dry to check the real coloring of the fabric.
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If the discoloration remains, check the tag to see if you can use bleach on this fabric. Soak
the fabric in a gallon of water with a cup of bleach for about ten minutes. Rinse well and let air
dry to check real coloring of the fabric.
Repeat the above steps until the fabric is lighter, brighter, and more to the original coloring.
If the discoloration still remains, try using a color stripper to take all color from the fabric so
you are left with a white fabric and then you can re dye the fabric to the coloring of your
choice.
Remove the bleach smell from clothes with vinegar
If you have been washing fabrics with bleach and you do not like the remaining smell, try an
extra rinse with one cup of vinegar in it to get rid of the bleach smell.
Remove Urine stains with white vinegar
Blot up as much of the excess liquid from the material as you can by laying the material on
the floor and using a few paper towels. Soak in cool water, mixing and stirring the material in
the water and then let it sit for about an hour. If the stain is really old, soak for a few hours
longer. Launder as usual in a warm water, never using hot. Hot water cooks the vomit on the
fibers of the materials. Check the stain, if it remains in the material, launder again before
drying.
If the stain continues to persist, soak in a bucket of cool water and add three cups of white
vinegar, letting this soak over night. Launder again, in warm water and then check the
material for any remaining stains.
If the fabric allows, wash with color safe or chlorine bleach per the instructions on the tag to
bring out any tough remaining stains.
Remove stubborn Tea stains on clothes with vinegar
No matter if you are drinking hot or cold tea, tea will stain most all fabrics – use these tips to
work out that tea stain. If the item is dry clean only, consult your dry cleaner. Use any brand
stain stick on the stained area. Let this sit for ten minutes.
Apply clear bleach free liquid detergent on the stained area and rub in with your fingers. Use
a scrub brush if needed. Hand wash in the hottest water possible for the type of fabric that
you are washing and let air-dry.
If you find that you still have a stain remaining from the tea, use a half-cup of vinegar and a
cup of hot water, pour this over the stain and let it sit for about half an hour. Rinse with hot
water and let air dry.
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If you find that the tough tea stain still remains in the fabric, use bleach or color safe bleach if
the fabric instructions allow you and soak the material and then rinse with hot water and air
dry. Repeat as needed to lighten the stain before drying in the dyer.
Avoid rashes on sensitive skin with vinegar
When washing a load of baby clothes add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle to make sure all
soap residue is rinsed away to avoid rashes on sensitive skin.
Clean your steam iron with vinegar
If you have hard water, your stream vents in your iron can also get clogged. When you are
ironing clothes and start to notice spots that were not there before, try this remedy. Pour
equal amounts of distilled water and vinegar into your iron’s reservoir. Turn the iron on and
make it stream and spray until the reservoir is empty. Your iron will be good as new.
If your iron is particularly clogged you may need to use straight vinegar. Remember to flush it
with water when you are done.
Washing your clothes using vinegar
In the washing machine, you can keep colors from running by immersing your clothes in full
strength vinegar before washing. Brighten your fabric colors by adding a half-cup of vinegar to
your rinse cycle.
If you live where it is hot and your clothes do not dry quick enough, and they come out of the
dryer with a mildew smell, just try some vinegar in the rinse cycle and it will take the smell
right out of them.
Another reason to use vinegar in the rinse cycle is that is cuts down on the lint. Put one half to
one cup in the rinse cycle and you will notice the difference.
Remove stains with vinegar
You can remove stains from leather by rubbing them with a cloth dampened with a vinegar
and water solution. You can take grease off of suede by dipping a toothbrush in vinegar and
gently brush over the grease spot.
Vinegar also removes stains caused by grass, coffee, tea, fruits, and berries. Try soaking the
clothes in full strength vinegar and the stains should come right out.
Vinegar works great as a fabric softener
Just use as you would a liquid fabric softener. Keep a spray bottle of fifty percent water and
fifty percent vinegar near the laundry station. Spray it on clothing stains before tossing the
clothing into the washer. You can also use this same solution to clean your windows for a
streak free finish.
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Clean grease from suede with vinegar
You can get grease off of suede simply with a toothbrush and a bit of vinegar. Using a
toothbrush dipped in white vinegar, rub gently around the stained area. Dab with a clean dry
cloth and let it dry.
Underarm perspiration and sweat stains remove with vinegar
Sweat and perspiration can cause quite a nasty stain both on light colored shirts and on
darker colored clothing. To deal with these stains, put the item in a bucket of warm water with
one cup of vinegar, white vinegar is great, and mix in. Soak your clothes for a couple of hours
before laundering as usual. Do not use this method on dry-clean only clothing.
Vinegar for Mud stain and soil stains
Soak your clothing in vinegar overnight and then wash as usual. Remember never to dry
clothes in the dryer until you have inspected for the stain again!
Wine vinegar for Beer or Lager stains.
If you are troubled with a beer stain or lager stain, they are quite easy to remove. Simply
sponge the stain with wine vinegar and water. Rinse and then wash with a detergent that
contains bleach.
Vinegar for old stains
If you are trying to tackle a stain and you have not been able to deal with it right away, mix a
diluted solution of vinegar, soap and water. Dampen a cloth with this solution and press firmly
against the stain for several moments. Blot dry with a rinse cloth.
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Household uses for Vinegar
From the walls in your home to the carpet on the floor, there are vinegar uses that you may
not even realize that can help you keep your home neat and clean. Read through the
following tips and ideas to learn more about how to keep your home spot free and smelling
fresh.
Paint brushes
You can lengthen your paint brushes life by cleaning with hot
vinegar after usages. Rinse with warm soapy water and let dry for
your next use.
Garbage cans
Does your garbage cans just smell too much like garbage?
Wiping the inside of your garbage can with vinegar will keep your can smelling fresher longer.
Seized bolts
Do you have a bolt that just won’t loosen up? Soaking it in distilled vinegar may loosen a
rusted or corroded bolt
Sparkling toilet
If you have hard water, or like a sparkling toilet use three cups of vinegar and brush the toilet
interior to clean thoroughly. Inexpensive cleaning solution for your home!
Rust dissolver
You can dissolve rust from bolts and other metals using vinegar. Soak the piece in full
strength vinegar for a few minutes or up to an hour for best results.
Decals
Have your kids put decals or stickers in places that they shouldn’t have? You can remove
decals or stickers using vinegar. Simply brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow it to soak
in and then just wash it right off.
Carpet tip
When you scrub your carpets add a cup of vinegar to your
solution. This breaks down any stains that your cleaning solution
can’t.
Fireplace bricks
Are you having trouble finding a quick and easy method to clean
your fireplace bricks? You can clean fireplace bricks with straight vinegar.
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Wood paneling
Do you have wood paneling that never seems to come shiny? Wood paneling may be
cleaned with a mixture of 1 ounce of olive oil and 2 ounces of distilled vinegar in 1 quart of
warm water. Moisten a soft cloth with the solution and then simply wipe the paneling. The
yellowing is then removed by wiping with a soft, dry cloth for a fresh clean and shine.
Fabric glue
Vinegar makes an makes excellent fabric type glue for your favorite purse that ripped, your
hem that fell or that particular fabric glue need you have use this ‘recipe’
•
1 box of clear gelatin,
•
3 tablespoons white vinegar
•
3-4 tablespoons of water (just enough to stir the mixture)
•
1 teaspoon of glycerin
Melt the gelatin and water on low, then add the other ingredients and stir constantly mixing it
well. You will have to apply this ‘glue’ while warm. And you can also store the remaining glue
in a small plastic or glass jar for the next time you find a need for it by warming it up before
you use it.
Brush your carpet
Take a soft scrub brush or even a hairbrush, and brush your carpet. Using a brush that has
been wet with vinegar will brighten up the color in your carpet.
Dust on fans
Are you forever cleaning your air conditioner, desk or ceiling fan
to cut dust? Try this, sponge away grease, dust, and dirt with a
straight solution of vinegar for a fresh clean that won’t attach and
hold new dust.
Cola spill
If you have kids you have had cola spilled on your carpet. To get cola out of your carpet use a
cloth wet with vinegar and dab the spot as soon as you notice it. Rub gently and wash with
cool or cold water to remove the stain. Tip: warm or hot water will set a stain in a carpet!
Water rings
Do your wood end tables or coffee tables have rings from water glasses being set down?
Using one cup of vinegar with one cup of olive oil rub with the grain on your wood furniture
you can make the stain disappear.
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Soap scum
Get rid of soap scum in your sinks by wiping them with pure vinegar. This also cuts down on
the amount of hard water stains that can build up over the years.
Hair brushes
If your hair brushes are becoming discolored, boil some water in a
pan, adding two cups of vinegar, then dip the hair brush or comb
into the boiling water for a few seconds to loosen the dirt and hair
spray from the comb, then rinse with water. Tip don’t place the
plastic comb or brush in the boiling water too long or it will melt.
Static
Do you have a problem with static in your home? To destatic a plastic item wipe it down with
a mixture of one tablespoon vinegar and one quart of water. This also helps deter the
attraction of dust.
Hard water
Do you find that it is hard water that is taking a toll on your tub or shower? Wipe your tub
down with a full strength solution of vinegar to cut grime and soap scum.
Blankets
Freshen your favorite blankets. Both cotton and wool blankets become soft, fluffy and free of
soap odor when you add two cups of distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle of the wash.
Irons
Have you noticed your electric iron or your curling iron caked with build up or residue? Make a
paste of one part salt and one part vinegar and polish your irons as if you are polishing silver.
Rubbing in circles and then cleaning off with a damp cloth for a clean shine.
Wood furniture
Need to clean your wood furniture but you have run out of polish? Make your own very thrifty
furniture polish using equal parts of white vinegar and vegetable oil. Wipe it on and buff it with
a soft cloth.
Brass lamps
To clean brass lamps, unscrew sections, soak in bucket with a solution of half vinegar and
half water. All green and black tarnish comes off in no time. You can also use this to clean
brass instruments if your child plays in the band.
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Clean Grout
To clean grout in your bathroom use a toothbrush that is dripping
in vinegar, putting a little pressure on the dirty areas the grime will
wash right away!
Paint on glass
If you have been painting around the house you most likely have
some paint on your glass windows. Using a little vinegar heated up on the stove wipe the
paint right off. No scraping needed!
Scrubbing
Do you scrub your own carpets and find that you have just too much suds going on in the
shampoo scrubber to do the job right? Cut down on suds by using one quarter to one half cup
of vinegar with each solution while scrubbing the rugs.
Cleaning walls
If you must clean your walls use this ‘recipe’ to keep your walls free from grease, finger marks
and dust for a beautiful looking clean.
•
1 Gallon of Water
•
1 Cup of Bottled Ammonia
•
1/2 Cup Bottled Vinegar
•
1/4 Cup of Baking Soda
Put the ammonia, vinegar, and baking soda into the bucket of water. Mix well. And then wash
the walls from the bottom up because if you get drips on the unclean surface it will leave
marks that are very difficult if not impossible to remove, just as with any other surface cleaner
would.
Shower head
Do your showers run slow? Unclog a showerhead by unscrewing
it, then remove the rubber washer that is inside and then place the
showerhead in a pot filled with equal parts Vinegar and water.
Bring this to a boil on your stove and your showerhead will sparkle
and run as well as new!
Soap scum
Do you have a problem with soap scum in the bathtub? No matter what kind of tub you have
you can clean bathtub soap film by wiping with vinegar and then with baking soda. If you have
a fiberglass tub be careful rubbing with the baking soda. Rinse clean with water.
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Drywall tip
If you are doing work in your home involving drywall try this. To keep drywall from drying too
fast just add a tablespoon of vinegar to the mix.
Wallpaper removal
If you are trying to remove stubborn wallpaper or border in your home use this solution. Mix a
solution of vinegar and water, spray on the wallpaper to loosen it up. Gently pull the wallpaper
off and wipe off the excess glue from the wall with a wet cloth. This is better than smelly
chemicals.
Dust and static
To reduce dust and static electricity in your home, use vinegar, and a small amount of water
to clean your fans, air conditioner, and vents through out your home.
Wax floors
Do you find it difficult to keep your no wax floors clean? Use a mixture of ½ cup of vinegar to
a gallon of water when mopping your floor.
Woodwork
Is your trim, doors, or other woodwork in your home stained and
varnished? If your varnish is looking a little old and cloudy, softly
rub with a solution of one tablespoon of vinegar with a quart of
warm water. After washing, dry with a lint free cloth for the perfect
shine.
Window cleaning
An inexpensive and great way to clean your windows is using 1 part warm water and one part
vinegar. Wash the windows with this solution and dry with a lint free rag. The dust is removed,
smells clean, kills mold, and even removes paint from the window glass!
Aquariums
If you have an aquarium you already know how hard it can be to keep your aquarium clean.
To remove the hard mineral deposits that form on the top of where the water is in the
aquarium wash with straight vinegar and then wash with soap and water as usual for a streak
through clean shine.
Cane bamboo
Do you have sagging cane; ribbon or bamboo chairs that you just can’t part with yet? Sponge
these chairs with a solution of half water and half vinegar and then place them out in the hot
sun to dry. The sagginess will lessen.
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Glue remover
If you have glued something together that you don’t want glued together, like paper to the
table when you were doing crafts, apply a little straight vinegar to the area until the glue
weakens and you can simply peel it off.
Wooden floors
Do you find it difficult and expensive to clean your Pergo or
Hardwood floors? Use this inexpensive and easy to use recipe:
1/3 cup white vinegar and 1/3 cup rubbing alcohol and 1/3 cup
water and just about three drops of dishwashing liquid. Mix this in
a spray bottle and just spray and mop! This recipe also works
wonders on ceramic floors or ceramic in your kitchen.
Chewing gum
Did you find chewing gum in your carpet, in the pile of clothes or in the rug in your car? To
remove chewing gum pour straight vinegar on the area, saturating the gum. If you have a
chance to heat the vinegar the process will work even faster.
Humidifiers
Did you know that a humidifier is a great place for mold to start growing? Clean your
humidified weekly with a ¼ cup to ½ cup of vinegar run through the system this promotes
freshness in the surrounding air as well. Just rinse with water.
Cast iron radiators
If you have cast iron radiators you know how important it is to keep the valves functioning
properly. To clean the valves out simply boil a pot that is a ½ and ½ solution of water and
vinegar. Boil the valves for about twenty minutes. Then take then out of the water / vinegar
solution and bake them in the oven for ten minutes until they are dried out. You’ll see dirt in
the bottom of the pan when you are finished.
Litter boxes
Do you have cats as pets? Wash out their litter box with pure vinegar let air dry and refill with
litter to keep the fresh smell even longer!
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Outside your home
Did you realize that there are many ways the vinegar can be used outside of your home to cut
your cleaning costs and aid in your everyday chores? Read on for more helpful hints in how
vinegar can make your life a little simpler. These tips and ideas include uses that involve the
hard to handle stains, smells, and animal uses as well.
Clay pots
Do you love to garden but hate the mess and the scrubbing of
cleaning pots? Clay pots will easily come clean when you use a
mixture of ½ water and ½ vinegar in your sink or bucket, soak the
pot for about two hours, and then just wipe the pots dry! No
scrubbing needed. Wash the pots and their saucers with warm
soapy water.
Flies
Do you find flies annoying when you are out at the pool? Pour vinegar the entire way around
the edge of your pool (not in the water) to keep flies away from this area!
Horses
Do you have horses but hate the way the flies are always hanging around? Use about ¼ cup
of vinegar in the grain once a day at feeding time and the flies will keep away from the horses!
Campers
Are you a camper? Are you always on the go? Did you know that gasoline and propane
lantern mantles last longer and burn brighter on the same amount of fuel if they are soaked
for several hours in distilled vinegar and allowed to dry before using.
Chickens
If you have chickens, use vinegar to clean out the water containers to keep mold from
growing! Simple soak with vinegar for about five minutes then rinse with water.
Rabbits
If you have rabbits, use vinegar to clean out the water containers to keep mold from growing!
Simple soak with vinegar for about five minutes then rinse with water. This also works with the
water bottle that you hang in the pen.
Mosquitoes
Do you have a problem with mosquitoes? Drink a couple of spoonfuls of vinegar daily to fight
off these unwanted pests. But do note, your perspiration will be unpleasant during the day you
drink vinegar.
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Car sick
Do you or your kids get carsick? To clean up vomit in the car
while removing the odor as well, use a mixture of ¾ vinegar and
¼ water. Spray one the affected area and wipe with a damp cloth.
Grass killer
Do you have grass growing in areas where it shouldn’t be, like
between rocks or in a driveway? Try this; pour hot vinegar on the grass once daily for three
days and the weeds will die without the use of hard chemicals.
Frost preventer
When you have to leave your car outside overnight in the winter, mix 3 parts vinegar to 1 part
water and coat the windows with this solution. This vinegar and water combination will keep
windshields ice and frost-free.
Ice remover
If you have problems with frost and ice on your windshield in the winter months, keep a spray
bottle of vinegar in the car, and spray your windshield, watch the ice and frost just melt away.
This works quick, when you don’t have time to wait for your car to ‘thaw out’ to see and drive
carefully!
Bug remover
When you are driving do you often have bugs hit your windshield?
Keeping your windshield clean is difficult but using about 3 cups
of vinegar in your washer reservoir in the summer months gives
you the added bonus of getting bugs off fast.
Septic tanks
Are you a homeowner and you use a septic tank? Instead of using costly and harsh
chemicals in your septic tank, use vinegar. Flushing vinegar down the toilet will work its way
into your septic tank, and will keep germs down to a minimum. This also helps keep your toilet
clean from hard water stains!
Stains on concrete
If you have stains on your concrete, pour some vinegar on the concrete, and let it sit
overnight. Hose off with water and be amazed at how clean your concrete is!
Azaleas
Are you a garden lover, and azaleas are on your list? Water your azalea plants once a month
with a quart of water with about ½ cup of vinegar added. Vinegar is very acidic and they will
grow with this extra touch. Plants that love the same mixture with vinegar are rhododendrons
and gardenias!
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Cut flowers
Vases love to hold flowers, but fresh cut flowers often won’t last long in a vase. Use two
tablespoons of vinegar with three tablespoons of sugar in your vase for your next batch of
fresh flowers to make your flowers last extra long!
Milking equipment
Farmers can use vinegar to neutralize and clean their milking equipment. The vinegar will
leave the system odorless and bacteria free without using harmful chemicals.
Car chrome
There are not many cars that are made today that have a lot of
chrome on them, but do you know how to keep your chrome
clean? You can polish chrome with full strength vinegar for a
clean shine.
Outdoor carpets
Indoor and outdoor carpet alike can be treated with vinegar if your pet has made urine stains.
Blot the top of the carpet, and treat with cool vinegar and water mixture. Be careful, using hot
water, as hot water sets a stain in carpet.
Bug killer
Love fresh vegetables picked from the garden but you don’t like the bugs that come with it?
Wash vegetables with vinegar and salt and watch the bugs’ just float away leaving you clean
ready to eat vegetables!
Scale fish
Does the avid fisherman live in your home? If you have to scale a fish, rub vinegar on the fish
five minutes before you are ready to begin and you will find the process much easier!
Keep cats away
Keep cats away from your flower garden by sprinkling vinegar all around your flowerbed.
While keeping cats away, you will keep ants away and promote the acid level for your flowers!
Dogs scratching
If your dog is always scratching at his ears, you can help you pet easy! Clean the inside of the
dogs ears with a soft cloth dipped in ½ water and ½ vinegar to help stop ear wax, and to
chase little bugs away!
Fleas
Do you have a problem with fleas on your pets? Add a little vinegar to their drinking water to
deter fleas from infesting your favorite pet.
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Chickens
Farmers use apple vinegar in their drinking water for chickens to
keep them from pecking at each other.
Showing animals
If you like to show your horse or dog, spraying vinegar on their
coat gives them an extra shine. This is a great alternative to the
expensive show products available.
Pet skin infections
If your cat or dog has a skin infection rinse them in vinegar after their weekly bath to promote
healing and cut bacteria growth.
Sandboxes
To keep cats away from a small child’s sandbox pour vinegar around the perimeter of the
sandbox weekly. Reapply if you notice the cat trying to get back in the sand box, but this trick
works wonders at keeping bugs and pests away as well!
Puppy training
If you have a puppy that you are trying to train, get a squirt gun, fill it with vinegar, and when
the puppy is bad squirt him. The smell of straight vinegar helps to let the puppy ‘know’ that he
was bad.
More tips for using vinegar outdoors
Wash your windshield with vinegar
Wash your windshield with vinegar in the winter this will give you a streak-free clean and it
also helps keep ice and frost away.
Freshen cut flowers with vinegar
You can make your cut flowers last longer and stay fresher by adding 2 tablespoons of
vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar for each quart of water that the flowers are sitting in.
Clean your barbeque with vinegar
When cooking outside you can use vinegar to cut through the grease left on your barbeque!
Once the barbeque has cooled enough clean the grill grates and all surfaces of or your bbq
with pure vinegar. This will cut grease and clean all the leftover foods that get ‘stuck on’ when
you cook outside.
Garbage cans smell better with vinegar
Do your garbage cans just smell too much like garbage? Wiping the inside of your garbage
can with vinegar will keep your can smelling fresher longer.
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Clear grass from paths with vinegar
If you are struggling to keep grass and weeds from your paths and patio areas, try this tip for
great results: Pour vinegar onto the affected area, this will kill grass on walks and driveways
where you don't want the grass to grow. This is a lot safer and cheaper than using weed
killers and chemicals.
Azaleas flower brighter with vinegar
Azaleas will thrive in your gardens when you add your used tea bags to the soil in that they
grow in. Just a tea bag or two a week will be enough to make them happy and grow! Adding a
cup of vinegar to a gallon of water when watering your Azaleas will make your Azalea flowers
brighter!
Clean caravan and trailer sockets with vinegar
If you find that your trailer or caravan sockets have corroded and are giving a bad contact
soak the plug in malt vinegar (acetic acid) for a few minutes and then shake or blow dry. The
acid cleans the plugs a treat.
Protect your child's sand box with vinegar
Pour some vinegar around your child’s sandbox outside and it will keep the stray cats from
using it as a litter box.
Garden skin problems and vinegar
Rinse your hands liberally with vinegar after working with garden lime to avoid rough and
flaking skin.
Kill ants with vinegar and dish soap
To get rid of ants mix sunlight liquid dish soap one to one with vinegar and pour on ant hill.
The ants die and remainder move. Keep pouring on ant hills soon ants are gone. Works
great! When the vinegar dries it also leaves a residue that ants will keep away from.
Keep your car windows frost-free with vinegar
Keep your car windows frost-free when you coat the windows the night before with a solution
of three parts vinegar to one part water.
Get rid of fruit flies with vinegar
Fruit flies are tiny little flies that are attracted by the fermentation of over ripe, fruits and
vegetables, vinegar, fruit juices and yeasts that you might have sitting on your counter in the
kitchen or pantry. If you wish to make a trap to eliminate these little blighters, simply fill a jar
with one of their favorite foods, vinegar.
Insert a paper or metal funnel into the mouth of the baited jar. The flies will fly in through the
funnel but will not be able to fly out which will help clear out your kitchen of these little pests.
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Neutralize garden lime with vinegar
If you have too much garden lime you can neutralize garden lime by adding vinegar to the
area affected.
Make a vinegar fly trap
Here is a recipe to make your own very simple fly trap
•
1/4 cup of. Vinegar
•
1/4 cup of Sugar
•
Water
Put first 2 ingredients in and put enough water in a jar to make it about 1/2 full and punch a
couple holes in the lid. Works great! Good for Patio's or barns.
Clean stained clay flowerpots with vinegar
The staining that occurs in clay and plastic flowerpots and their saucers come right out with
no scrubbing. All you have to do is fill the kitchen sink with cold water and add plain white
vinegar about 2/3 water – 1/3 vinegar. Soak pots and saucers until they look clean and new.
Wash with soap and water before using.
Clean aluminum siding with vinegar
You can clean the aluminum siding on your house with some vinegar and water. Instead of
buying the expensive house washing cleaners, just replace them with vinegar. Your house will
be cleaner then it ever has. You can remove stubborn hard water sprinkler spots and streaks
on glass with undiluted vinegar.
Clean milking equipment with vinegar
If you live on a farm, you can clean milking equipment with vinegar. Rinse with the vinegar to
leave the system clean, odorless, and bacteria free without harmful chemical residue.
Keep ants away with vinegar
You can keep ants away from your house by spraying around doors, appliances, and along
areas where ants are known with vinegar. When the vinegar dries it also leaves a residue that
ants will keep away from.
Increase your soil acidity with vinegar
You can also increase your soil acidity by adding vinegar to your tap water when you are
watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas.
Kill weeds and grass with vinegar
Many of us do not like using weed killer yet few of us know that there are alternatives. You
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can remove weeds from your garden, yard, paths, driveway and patio by simply spraying
them with vinegar. On a dry day spray vinegar directly onto weeds. Be careful not to spray on
other plants as they too will die. You will be left with a small brown area where the weeds
once stood but this will return to normal in no time at all. For extra strength you can also add
some orange oil extract to the vinegar.
Stop ants from ruining your picnic with vinegar
If you enjoy a picnic but ants get in the way. Wash the top of your table off with vinegar, ants
hate vinegar. You can also put some pet food in bowls that surround the table legs, ant won't
cross over this either. When the vinegar dries it also leaves a residue that ants will keep away
from.
Make your own weed killer using vinegar
Many of us do not like using weed killer. So here is an alternative that you can use, Spray
vinegar directly onto weeds. Be careful not to spray on other plants as they too will die. As
before do this on a dry day. For extra strength you can also add some orange oil extract to
the vinegar.
Bait fruit pests with vinegar
A sweet but deadly bait for fruit pests is one-cup water, one half-cup apple cider vinegar, one
fourth cup sugar and one tablespoon molasses. Pour about an inch of this mixture into soup
cans with the lids removed or into individual yogurt containers. Hang two or three traps on
each fruit tree. Clean and refill the traps as necessary.
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Odors
Every home has smells, from the children, from cooking, from the pets and some are just
there. You can get rid and neutralize odor using vinegar. Your home can smell fresh and
clean everyday! Read on for some great ideas in regards to vinegar use in the home. While
you may find that vinegar can cure the ‘smell’ of many odors in your home, this is a short
listing to give you an idea of how to start using vinegar.
Cooking smells
Using one teaspoon of vinegar with one teaspoon of baking soda
combined with one cup of water in a spray bottle will keep your
home air fresh after frying or cooking in your kitchen. Just spray a
little in the air to cut grease odors.
Pet odors
Do your carpets smell like a cat or dog? Use one-cup water to one-cup vinegar in a spray
bottle and mist over the carpet.
Smell absorber
Using a pan or bowl, fill with vinegar and place in the room that has a smell. No matter what
the smell, after twenty-four hours the smell will be absorbed into the vinegar and your room
will be fresh once again! This works great for a burnt smell of food.
Smoke
If you have a smell of fire in your home pour vinegar on white bread and place around the
house on plates. This bread and vinegar mixture will absorb the odor of fire and smoke. This
method even works to get out smells of fresh paint!
Odor trick
To remove an unpleasant odor while releasing a fresh scent, using a bowl of vinegar placed
in the coolest side of the room, put a oil warmer or scented candle in the other warmer end of
the room and the fresh scent will be pulled into the room while the unpleasant odor is pulled
out.
Smoke on clothes
To remove smokey odors from clothes; hang them in the shower with vinegar in the bottom of
the tub. The rising steam from the vinegar and water will pull the smoke right out. Another
way to remove the smell of smoke in clothes; add two cups of vinegar to the wash cycle of
your laundry.
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Smelly drains
If your kitchen drains or your bathroom drains smell, pour a cup of
vinegar down the drain once a week, and don’t run water through
for about an hour.
Onion odor
If your hands smell like onions, rub vinegar over them like you are
washing your hands.
Jars
To get the smell out of old jars so you can reuse them, rinse well with vinegar, and then wash
with soap and water.
Kitty litter
To keep the kitty litter box smelling fresh rinse with vinegar every time you change the litter in
the box.
Cabbage
When cooking with cabbage, add a cup of vinegar to the water to eliminate the smell of
cabbage in the house.
Skunk odor
If your pet has had a run in with a skunk rub vinegar over your pets fur to absorb the odor.
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Handyman tips using vinegar
Slow down drywall - plaster drying time with vinegar
If you are doing work in your home involving drywall - plaster try this. To keep drywall or
plaster from drying too fast just add a tablespoon of vinegar to the mix.
Make a glue for fabric and paper with vinegar
Here is a simple recipe to make a waterproof binding mixture that is good on most fabrics and
paper.
To make ¼ pint/115ml
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6 tablespoons water
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2 envelopes gelatin
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
•
2 teaspoons glycerin
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove it from the heat. Stir in the gelatin
until it dissolves, and then add the vinegar and glycerin; stir well. Leave the mixture to cool.
Apply the glue while warm. It will keep for many months in a tightly sealed jar, but will gel after
a few days. Heat the jar in hot water before reusing.
Remove wallpaper with vinegar
You can use vinegar to remove wallpaper. First, remove the top layer wallpaper. Put one cup
of white vinegar in 1 gallon of hot water and use a garden sprayer or sponge to soak the
paper. Leave to soak in for a minute or two. Then pull the backing away. Scrape the excess
glue off of the wall. Wipe the remaining glue off with vinegar and rinse it well with water.
You do not have to use harsh chemicals and this way is much cheaper.
Remove paint from glass with hot vinegar
Hot vinegar can be used to remove paint from glass and around windows where you have
accidentally got paint on the glass. Just heat up the vinegar on the stove and use a cloth to
wipe away paint. You can also use boiling vinegar with no water to clean hardened acrylic
paints from paintbrushes. Do not soak them too long, because it could loosen the hairs from
the brush.
Make a wood stain with vinegar
White vinegar can also be mixed with water-based inks to make a wonderful stain for wood.
The resulting finish is the color of the tint with a silvery sheen. Pour vinegar into a mixing jar,
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add the ink until the desired color is achieved and apply to wood with a brush or rag. Wipe off
excess and let dry. Since the bulk of the mixture is vinegar, there is minimal wood-warpage.
White vinegar is a solvent for most glue
White vinegar is a solvent for most glue. To dissolve any unwanted glue bonds, simple apply
vinegar to the glued area and let sit until the bond becomes weak.
Make watercolor paints using vinegar
Here is a recipe to make your own watercolor paints. They make a good children's substitute
for the commercial product.
To make 2 floz/60ml
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1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon corn flour
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1 teaspoon glycerin
•
2 drops food coloring
•
1 teaspoon water
Mix the vinegar and baking powder together in a small bowl; add the corn-flour and glycerin
when the baking powder stops foaming. Stir in the food coloring and add water if the solution
seems too stiff. Store in a tightly covered jam jar or plastic container.
Bumper stickers removed with vinegar
Bumper stickers have their place, but sometimes those stickers have more staying power
than you think. To remove an outdated sticker, coat it liberally with vinegar, let it sit until the
vinegar has thoroughly penetrated the paper, and then scrape it off. The vinegar will loosen
the glue and make the rest of the job much easier.
Prepare metal for painting with vinegar
You can wipe down clean metal surfaces prior to painting with a vinegar solution, one part
vinegar to five parts water to prep the surface for painting. This reduces the incidence of
peeling.
Clean your tools with vinegar
Vinegar makes a great cleaner for tools. Like above, vinegar cuts through grease and will
make your tools look brand new again. For the tools with the really stuck on grease, let them
soak in full strength vinegar for a short time and you will be surprised at the difference.
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Soak new propane lantern wicks in vinegar
Soak new propane lantern wicks in vinegar for several hours. Let dry before using. Will burn
longer and brighter
Unblock a radiator valve with vinegar
If your radiator has a clogged valve, clean it with vinegar. First, shut off the valve then turn it
counterclockwise to remove it. Place the valve in a pan of vinegar and boil it on top of the
stove for twenty minutes. By then, the calcium deposits blocking the valve will have dissolved.
Scratches in glass cured with vinegar and mustard
If you have a scratch in glass or in a window, you can make a mixture of dried mustard and
vinegar. Use this thick paste and buff the area a few times. The scratch will lessen so you
can't see it as much.
Hardened paint brush rescue it with vinegar
Don't throw away those old hardened paint brushes they can often be salvaged. Soak them in
hot vinegar and then comb them through with an old fork. You can also simmer in boiling
vinegar and wash in hot soapy water.
You can lengthen your paintbrushes life by cleaning with hot vinegar after usages. Rinse with
warm soapy water and let dry for your next use.
Soften a paint brush with vinegar
To soften paint brushes place them in hot vinegar, then wash in warm soap suds. You can
lengthen your paintbrushes life by cleaning with hot vinegar after usages. Rinse with warm
soapy water and let dry for your next use.
Remove rust metal, bolts, screws with vinegar
Here is a way to dissolve rust from bolts, nuts and other metals. Soak in full strength vinegar
and the rust will dissolve away. The trick is to put the metal objects in a container and cover
with vinegar, seal the container and shake, let it stand over night or for 24 hours.
Clean car chrome with vinegar
Polish car chrome fast and easy. Just apply full strength vinegar and shine away with a soft
clean cloth. I was amazed at the results for such a simple idea that even takes those nasty
bugs off.
Old wicker furniture, cane furniture and vinegar
Over a period of time wicker furniture and cane furniture can become out of shape. This is
generally due to the cane or wicker stretching. Here is a tip for rejuvenating your wicker or
cane items: If your cane or wicker chair is starting to sag then sponge the cane with a hot
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solution of half vinegar and half water. Place the chairs out in the hot sun to dry. You will find
that the sag will tighten up.
Strip wallpaper or border with vinegar
When stripping wallpaper, take a bucket, hot water, dish liquid and a cup of vinegar. Using a
sponge wipe the walls until you are soaking the paper. The hot water with the mixture of
vinegar and soap will loosen the glue and you can peel it right off.
Make a vinegar based book binding glue
To make 1/3 of a cup of your own book binding glue you will need the following:
1 pack or 1/4 oz unflavored gelatin
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3 tbs boiling water
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1 tbs vinegar
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1 tsp glycerin
Bring the water to the boil in a pan, add the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely
dissolved. Add the vinegar and glycerin while stirring until mixture is well blended. To Use
While the glue is still warm, apply a thin layer with a brush to the area you want to bind. This
glue is waterproof and is great for binding leather to leather. It also makes good flexible glue
for use on paper or for gluing cloth to cardboard.
Store in a tightly capped plastic or glass jar and it will keep for several months. If the glue gels
in the bottle, you may warm it in hot water and you will be able to reuse it.
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Vinegar tips for pets
Stop cats scratching furniture with vinegar
Stop your cat's scratching furniture. Sprinkle or spray vinegar on areas you don't want the cat
scratching. The smell of the vinegar remains and cats do not like it.
Remove cat urine odor with vinegar
Here is a great mixture for removing the smell of cat urine. Simply add 1 part vinegar to 4
parts water and wash the areas affected. I have my cat litter trays in the bathroom, sometimes
the cats leak over onto the floor, so I wash the lino with the above mixture.
Clean rabbit boxes with vinegar
White vinegar is the best cleaner for rabbit litter boxes. If it is used each time the litter box is
changed, it keeps the litter boxes like new. If there is already a buildup of dried urine in the
box, scrubbing with vinegar will get rid of it.
Remove cat litter odors with vinegar
To eliminate cat littler odors, when you clean the litter box, rinse it our and pour about ½ inch
of white vinegar in the box. Let it stand for twenty minutes or so then rinse it out with cold
water. Dry the box well. The acid in the vinegar neutralizes the ammonia smell.
Clean an aquarium - fish bowl with vinegar
You can use vinegar to clean the mineral deposits that accumulate at the top of your fish
aquarium or fish bowl. Take a hand towel and soak it in vinegar. Simply wipe around the
inside of the tank where the water has evaporated and left the white mineral deposits. You
should not have to scrub and you can also clean you aquarium ornaments. It is harmless to
the fish.
Dark tear stains under dogs tear ducts
Put a few drops of vinegar in your dogs water this will help get rid of any dark tear stains
under your dogs tear duct area. The tearstains are caused by the acidity in the dogs system
and if neutralized in his system, the stains will go away. Vinegar will help with that.
Keep flies away from horses or other pets with vinegar
The best way to keep flies away from horses or other pets is to mix in a spray bottle some
water and vinegar and spray around the areas where the animals are. This will save you a lot
of money on terrible chemicals.
Rinse pets water containers with vinegar
Use vinegar to rinse out your pets water containers. It will keep the goop from building up in
the containers.
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Healthier chickens with vinegar
Add some vinegar to your chicken’s water in the winter to keep them laying better and staying
healthy.
Add vinegar to your horse feed
Adding a little vinegar to your horses feed can help with mobility and breathing problems.
Pet hair rinse with vinegar
One half cup of vinegar to a quart of water sprayed onto the coat of a horse or dog works
wonders as a hair rinse. Their coats will gleam and will shine for less money. The vinegar will
also help to remove any unwanted smells.
Train your dog or cat with vinegar
In a spray bottle mix up a vinegar and water solution. The next time that your dog or cat
misbehaves spray them with the mixture. They will mind instantly and will remember the
incident the next time he wants to misbehave.
Stop your dog from smelling with vinegar
Dogs can have quite an odor that as owners we do not always smell. As soon as visitors
come to our house they can be hit by the odor of our furry friend.
To help combat this aroma and improve your pets coat have a go at the following. When
bathing your dog add a couple of cups of vinegar solution to the final rinse. This helps to
reduce the doggy smell and makes the coat gleam. The same applies to the bedding. A cup
of vinegar in the final rinse will eliminate smells. Vinegar actually absorbs odors.
Stop dogs from scratching their ears with vinegar
Keep dogs from scratching his ears. With a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar wipe
around the area that is being scratched.
Make a vinegar based horse fly spray
Here is a recipe for a good fly spray to use on horses!
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1/2 cup (Blue) Dawn Dish Soap
•
1/2 cup Vinegar
•
1/2 cup water
Just mix up all the above and spray on!
Kill fleas on dogs and puppies with vinegar
If your pets are known for having fleas, adding a quarter cup of vinegar to their water three or
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four times a week is going to help in the prevention of fleas. You can use vinegar for fleas on
puppies that are too young for regular flea products. Straight white vinegar applied with a
cotton ball, keep from their nose and eyes. Try to warm it a bit first, the puppies will not mind
the smell and their coats will be so soft.
Stop a dog from scratching with vinegar
Keep your dogs from scratching behind his ears by using a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted
vinegar to wipe them.
Vinegar will keep cats away
You can keep cats away from areas where you do not want the cat to walk, sleep or scratch
on by sprinkling vinegar on those spots.
Stop chickens from pecking each other with vinegar
Stop chickens from pecking each other by adding a little vinegar to their drinking water.
Dog sprayed by skunk? Use vinegar
Vinegar works great it your dog or cat has odor from a skunk. Just rub the fur with full strength
vinegar and then rinse
Keep cats away from certain areas
Cats can cause damage in the home. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don't want the cat
walking, sleeping, or scratching on.
Keeping cats out of certain areas with vinegar
Place a small cup or bowl filled with apple cider vinegar in areas where you do not want cats
to go. You can also pour small amounts in indoor or outdoor plants to keep cats from digging
into them.
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General articles about vinegar
On the following pages you will find a collection of articles all about vinegar that I have either
written or commissioned. Some of the articles will cover tips that have already been
mentioned in the book. I make no apologies for that, it just goes to emphasize how useful the
tips are, and sometimes gives a little further insight into the use.
Beauty tips and tricks with vinegar
There are so many ways to use vinegar at home for your own personal beauty secrets. You
do not have to pay those high beauty store prices for all your
beauty needs when you can make the same quality products at
home with vinegar.
You can use vinegar as an after shampoo hair rinse. Vinegar
neutralizes alkali left by shampoos. You will not believe how your
hair will shine if you do this a few times a month. If you color
your own hair, vinegar is a definite must have. When you rinse,
rinse with warm water and then dilute white vinegar with cold water for the final rinse. This
seals your color so that it does not fade out as fast.
You can also make your own facial toner with vinegar. Mix half water and half vinegar with a
few aspirin. The acid in the vinegar will force old skin cells to flake off much like the store
bought alpha hydroxy products. You use the aspirin because it is a good anti-acne solution.
Splash this mixture on your face and let it air dry. This will keep your face moisturized and
feeling refreshed. A great way to fade age spots is to mix equal parts of onion juice and
vinegar and use it daily. It will take a few weeks to work, but so do the expensive brands in
the store.
If you suffer from corns and calluses, then this is a remedy that you will want to remember.
Soak a piece of stale bread or a cloth in vinegar and tape it over the callus or corn overnight.
You will not believe the relief that you get from this. If you have painful and irritating varicose
veins, vinegar is good treatment for you. If you splash vinegar on your varicose veins, it will
reduce the pain and swelling of the veins.
If you have dentures, leave them in vinegar for as long as you would leave them in a denture
cleaner, usually about fifteen minutes to a half an hour or longer. Brush them thoroughly and
your dentures will be cleaner and whiter than any store bought cleaner would do. Not to
mention, you will save a bundle on the cost. Use vinegar on under arms and other areas of
the body as a natural deodorant. This will not stop you from perspiring, but it will neutralize
the odor. In addition, vinegar will not leave those embarrassing white marks on your clothes.
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Vinegar and water also make a great solution for manicures and
pedicure. Soak your hands and feet in this mixture and your skin
will be soft and smooth. Nail polish will go on smoother and stay
on longer if you do this before applying it.
These tricks with vinegar will not only save you time but will save
you money. If you try some of these ideas, you will see that
vinegar works just as well if not better than some of those ingredients that you cannot even
pronounce in the store brand.
Caring For Your Clothes with Vinegar
Doing laundry seems like a never-ending job one of which you just can’t seem to get away
from. Other factors also seem to make this job an impossible task. These days with the price
of clothing soaring you want to be able to wash and dry them and make them look like new so
you can get the most out of your money. I hate when I do laundry only to find that something
has faded on another item or two. This not only ruins one item, but two or three items need to
be discarded due to just one single piece of clothing.
I also hate when I put a new outfit on my children only to have
them stain them up the first time they wear them. After several
ruined outfits I found a simple solution to both stains and runs in
colors one of which is very inexpensive and simple to use.
With this simple and inexpensive solution you will have clothes
that looks like they came straight from the store even after they
have been stained up. For just a few cents you can remove unwanted stains and keep colors
from running. For under a dollar, which is less money then, you would spend on spray stain
removers, which could cost you a dollar or more and fails to work as good. This solution that I
speak of is a simple bottle of white vinegar.
Even if you sort your clothes it seems that color is somehow added to something white or
white trim is added to something that is dark. When this is the case the white part always
seems to get faded by the dominant color. Do you hate when this happens to your clothing? I
know I do but since I started using a white vinegar solution my clothes are beautiful and run
free. It is as simple as adding one cup of white vinegar to each load of laundry that you wish
to set colors in without have the color run. It is amazing how the color just sets in and allows
the color to stay put.
Adding one cup of white vinegar to your laundry will also decrease the amount of suds that
builds up into the washing machine. Have you ever added too much laundry detergent to your
washing machine? I have and when I add one cup of white vinegar to my wash it takes care
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of the problem in no time at all. I look at this solution in two ways first it not only decreases the
amount of suds that we have to contend with but it also cleans your clothing by removing
stubborn stains and preventing color running.
Did you know that your clothes could be free from lent, per hair
and other particles that stick to your clothing? By adding just one
half of a cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle you will leave
your laundry lint. Lint can leave your dress pants an unsightly
mess so add a little vinegar to that rinse cycle and you’ll be lint
free. This is also a good idea if you have a pet that is shedding. If
your pet is like mine and sheds all year round then adding a half
of a cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle will help keep the hair off of you so you look fresh
and clean.
Since we’ve covered how to keep your clothes clean, stain free, lint free and free from
coloring runs than let’s cover how to keep those crisp creases in your pants. By using a
mixture of one-third cup of vinegar mixed with two-thirds cup of water dampen your pants and
iron the creases into the pants. This mixture can also be used to press out hard to iron
wrinkles.
Caring for your clothes has never been easier or so economical. With a reasonably priced
bottle of white vinegar you can care for your clothes and keep them looking newer longer.
Caring for your hands and feet with vinegar
Your hands and feet are so frequently used that at times they look and feel much older than
they really are. Caring for your hands and feet can be easy and relatively cheap with the use
of vinegar.
As we get older and age we can get what is called age spots. Age
spots are light brown spots that come with age. These spots can
be removed by using store bought creams for age spots but why
use these very expensive creams when you can reduce the signs
of aging for just a few cents. All you need to do reduce age spots
is a mixture of equal parts of onion juice and vinegar. The most
effective way to remove age spots is to rub this mixture on your
age spots daily. Do not expect results over night, it will take a few weeks to work but it does
work just like the very expensive creams that are available at your local pharmacy. The
advantage of choosing vinegar over the expensive creams that fight off age spots is the
difference in price and the all-natural chemical free way of removing age spots without any
side effects.
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Treat yourself to a home pedicure. Why spend a fortune at the salon or spa when you can
treat yourself to your own at home pedicure for free and get the same results. Start your
pedicure off with a bucket of six cups of water mixed with one half cup of vinegar. Soak your
feet in the vinegar mixture this will soften your feet the same way as it would if you spent a
fortune on a pedicure. This will also work great on your hands and rough elbow skin. Before
you know it your hands, feet and elbows will be looking and feeling softer than ever before.
Many people suffer from corns and calluses on their feet which sometimes can be very
painful. Before you start buying expensive medicines claiming to remove corns and calluses
try using something much less expensive and equally if not more effective in eliminating nasty
corns and calluses from your feet. Prior to going to bed soak a piece of stale bread or material
in vinegar then place the bread or material on the corn or calluses and tape in place with a
bandage or bandage tape. Repeat these steps every night before going to bed and after a
few consecutive nights you will see the corn or calluses just starting to peel away. You’ll love
this solution to getting rid of unsightly, not to mention, somewhat painful corns and calluses.
After trying vinegar on your corns and calluses you will start to recommend it to all your
friends.
For sensitive skin you could prevent a skin infections caused by
rashes just pour some vinegar into your bath water. Soak in a tub
of warm water mixed with vinegar this will keep bacteria form
forming infections or starting to rash. This is a great solution for
somebody that has very sensitive skin.
If the winter months dry out your skin try healing it with vinegar.
By rubbing a mixture of half water and half vinegar onto the dried area such as hand and feet
you will begin the healing process in no time at all. To promote the quick healing process first
soak in a tub of warm water mixed with vinegar this is a much easier way of getting all your
skin to clear up and soften.
Do you have nasty warts on your hands or feet? If you answered yes to having warts then rid
your hands and feet from the warts now. Clear the warts on your hands and feet with a
mixture of one part vinegar and one part glycerin. Apply this mixture daily until the warts
dissolve leaving your hands or feet clear and wart free.
As you can see with the use of vinegar you can care for your feet and hands for just a few
cents. Using vinegar is an all-natural and chemical free way of tending to warts, corns,
calluses, dry skin and the list goes on from here. Try stocking up on vinegar on your next trip
to the store so you always have it on hand.
Cleaning with Vinegar
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To keep your fine glassware from streaking, add two tablespoons vinegar to the detergent in
your dishwasher. Your glasses will be streak free and have an extra-added shine. If you keep
a solution of 50/50 white vinegar and water in a spray bottle to use for cleaning windows, you
will make your life a lot simpler. When you use vinegar in your water to wash your windows,
dry then with newspaper and your windows will sparkle.
If you mix vinegar with water to rinse dishes after washing them,
you will help take the soap off them and leave the dishes shining.
Vinegar is an excellent grease cutter and is cost effective and
very safe with no harsh chemicals. A great way to clean your
Corning ware dishes is to add one-fourth cup vinegar with dish
soap.
The water must be hot to remove all the stains and grease. You can clean your stainless steel
pots, pans, your oven, and all of the stovetop with the same mixture. Just dap the mix on and
let it set for a few minutes then wipe it clean. If you do dishes by hand sometimes, glasses
seem to have a sour smell. A little vinegar in your rinse water will help get rid of it.
Add one half-cup vinegar to a gallon of water to keep your vinyl floors clean and shining. As a
carpet and spot stain remover, take a trigger spray bottle and fill it with one part white vinegar
to seven parts of water. Take a second spray bottle and fill with one part white non-sudsy
ammonia and seven parts water. Saturate the stain with the vinegar solution and let it sit for a
few minutes and blot thoroughly with a clean, white cloth. Then go over the area with the
ammonia solution, let it sit and blot again. Repeat until the stain is gone. When waxing a floor
after scrubbing with a floor stripper, use one cup of vinegar to rinse water. It neutralizes the
chemicals and makes wax or floor finish adheres better.
Remove water stains from leather by rubbing with a cloth dipped in a vinegar and water
solution. The staining that occurs in clay and plastic flowerpots and their saucers come right
out with no scrubbing. All you have to do is fill the kitchen sink with cold water and add plain
white vinegar about 2/3 water – 1/3 vinegar. Soak pots and saucers until they look clean and
new. Wash with soap and water before using.
To get out that bleach smell from counter tops spray with vinegar and the smell goes away.
This also works well when washing fabrics, try and extra rinse with one cup of vinegar in it to
get rid of the bleach smell.
To keep your freshly cleaned oven from stinking up your house
the next time you bake something, wipe it with white vinegar as a
final rinse. It neutralizes the harsh alkali of oven cleaners.
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On heavily tarnished copper or copper-alloy to be cleaned up, use a paste made of salt and
vinegar. It will clean it with no problem.
Use one part vinegar and one part water to take pet odors out of carpets. Find the spot, and
saturate it with about one and one half the original volume. Let it set for a while and then blot
up. Repeat if your cloth is very dirty after blotting. Make sure to turn on a fan or open a
window for the large spots.
To make air freshener, use one-teaspoon baking soda, one-tablespoon vinegar and two cups
of water. After is stops foaming, mix well, and using a spray bottle, spray it into the air.
To use as a chewing gum dissolver, saturate the area with vinegar and if the vinegar is
heated it will work faster.
Vinegar in a towel, twirled about the head will quickly stop the smoke detectors from
screaming. It also freshens the air and captures the smoke smell before the whole house is
affected. If you put vinegar on white bread around the house, you can get rid of any smoke
smell from a fire.
Cleaning Your Carpet with Vinegar
If you have children then you probably have spills in your living room. It never fails with kids
comes messes and carpet stains. Although you long for the day that you can have a beautiful
stain free carpet it may just be years away. Let me tell you that even after the kids have
grown you’ll still find that you have many spills and carpet stains put there by your
grandchildren. But I’m sure you wouldn’t have it any other way. Well maybe even with the
children and grandchildren around you can have a beautiful stain-free carpet.
Fight those tough stains and spills that end up in your carpet with
a cheap and inexpensive solution. That’s right for less than a
dollar you can clean up that spill and have that carpet that you
want. Clean up will be easy and quick with very little scrubbing.
Are you wondering what this cheap and effective product is? It is
a cheap bottle of vinegar, which is very economical and will be
very effective in cleaning up your carpet. Follow some of these
easy tips for cleaning up spills and keeping your carpet clean and smelling fresh.
First we need to conquer the spills as they happen before stains set which will make your
clean up a little more difficult then the clean up would be if done right away. To clean up those
tough spills whether it be soda or coffee take a clean cloth dampened with vinegar and dab
the spill to clean up most of the liquid. As you are dabbing the area you are leaving the
vinegar on the carpet to help remove the stain. After you have most of the liquid absorbed
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than get a clean cloth and add more vinegar to the cloth. With cold water and the vinegar
cloth gently rub the spill until the carpet is spotless. Stay away from using warm or hot water
to clean up the spill. It does seem like the most effective way of cleaning up but the warm or
hot water will set the stains into your carpet so always use cool or cold water to clean up
these spills. So for less than a dollar remove those spills from your carpet cheap and
effortless.
Are you planning to scrub your carpet for spring-cleaning or for
fall? If carpet cleaning is in your near future than you may want to
consider using an economical solution to help get those tough
stains out that normal carpet cleaning solutions doesn’t seem to
want to remove. By adding just one simple cup of vinegar to your
carpet cleaning solution will leave you with a clean stain-free
carpet. The ingredients in the vinegar will break down any stains
that normal carpet cleaner has trouble removing alone. Your carpet will be brighter, stain-free
and cleaner than it’s ever been.
If you don’t have an electric scrubber to scrub up your carpet you can take a brush dampened
with vinegar then brush over the carpet. This will clean your carpet, brighten up its look and
remove any stains that are in your carpet. This method will take you quite a long time to
complete but will be very effective. If you don’t have a scrubber or the time to scrub your
carpet with a brush than rent a carpet-scrubbing machine for a few dollars. You also can add
vinegar along with carpet cleaning solution in a rented carpet scrubber.
Vinegar is also a great way to cut down on too many suds in a carpet scrubber. If too many
suds is a problem that you are having then add a half of cup of vinegar to each quart of water
and scrubbing solution you are using. This will cut the amount of suds and will also help
remove tough stains and build up that is in your carpet.
You will be surprised how wonderful vinegar will work for your carpet. It works better than
most leading carpet cleaning solutions and is a very economical product that won’t upset your
budget as many of the other carpet cleaning solutions do. So on your next trip to the store
stock up on vinegar and have it on hand at all times. Carpet spills will no longer be a big deal!
Cleaning Your Walls With Vinegar
Cleaning your walls has never been easier. Using a simple homemade solution will have your
walls clean in no time at all. By cleaning your walls I mean paneling, stripping wallpaper and
just regular painted walls.
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Walls with noticeable marks and fingerprints will be removed with
an easy to make solution made for under a dollar. Even if you buy
the cheapest cleaning solution you will end up having a few
dollars involved. Sometimes buying those expensive cleaning
solutions do not work like they advertise they would. So why go
through all the expense and work of buying expensive cleaning
solutions when you can make a solution right at home that works
effectively and cost less than a dollar. Are you wondering what could be so effective and
economical to use on your wall? A vinegar mixture is the answer to your wall clean up job.
The kitchen could be the hardest of all the walls you have to clean. Since the kitchen walls
may have a heavier build up of grease from cooking you will need to take one gallon of warm
water, one cup of bottled ammonia, one-half cup of bottled vinegar and one-fourth cup of
baking soda. First, put the gallon of water into a scrub bucket then add all the other
ingredients. Mix all the ingredients well in the gallon of water and then prepare to scrub. In
just half the time you will have your walls spotless with this mixture since it is a very powerful
cleaner. I would suggest that you start at the bottom of your wall first then work your way up
the wall. If you do the reverse you may get run marks down your wall that may be very difficult
to remove.
Do you have wood paneling in your house that seems to be so
dull and dingy looking? I had this same problem in my home and
no matter what chemical treatment I tried to use I couldn’t get
away from that dull and dingy look. Then a friend suggested that I
try mixing one ounce of olive oil, two ounces of distilled vinegar
and one quart of warm water. Mixing only the olive oil and vinegar
into the quart of warm water. First take a cloth moistened with the
mixture and wipe it onto the wall. Next you will need to take a soft dry cloth and wipe the wall
free of any remaining residue. You will be amazed at the result, as I was!! This mixture
removes a yellow build up that seems to build up on paneling walls and the olive oil in the
mixture puts a shine on your wall that hasn’t been there since the paneling walls have been
put in. So for just a few cents you will have your paneling walls looking like you spent a
fortune and spent a day cleaning the walls alone.
Last but not least stripping wallpaper and wall border from your walls. Wall paper and wall
border has a way of making your house look so beautiful not to mention comfortable but when
it comes to making a change you’ll be singing another tune. Removing wallpaper or wall
border could take several hours per small room. Who wants to go through all that work in
order to have a beautiful new look of wallpaper and wall border? To remove the wallpaper
and wall border effortless then make a mixture of warm water and a few tablespoons of
vinegar. Place this mixture in a spray bottle and you are ready to go. First go around and tear
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large pieces of the wallpaper off the wall. After the large pieces or top layer of the wallpaper
has been torn off than take your mixture and spray it on the next layer of wallpaper or wall
border. After spraying the mixture of water and vinegar on the wall simply peel away the next
layer, which is the last layer, then wipe the remaining glue with the mixture of warm water and
vinegar with a soft damp rag. In less that an hour your wallpaper and wall border will be down
and your walls awaiting the next project.
Cooking tricks with vinegar
Adding a splash of vinegar to your cooking will give your foods a great new flavor that
everyone will love. Vinegar has a way of enhancing the textures and flavors of meats,
potatoes, vegetables and many other types of food. Vinegar not only enhancing the flavors it
is also a very helpful ingredient when cooking hard-boiled egg, tenderizing meats and boiling
pasta. What is so wonderful about adding or using vinegar in your cooking is the fact that you
are actually adding protein, a smidge of carbohydrates and loads of vitamins and minerals.
Vinegar is an all-natural substance so when adding it to your foods you are not adding any
artificial ingredients or flavors to your food.
Hard-boiled eggs are among one of the most popular ways in
which to cook eggs. If you prefer to hard-boil your eggs as
opposed to cracking them and making scrambled or eggs over
easy then this is a tip that will be helpful to you. When boiling your
eggs to make hard boiled eggs add one tablespoon of vinegar to
the water. By adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the boiling eggs
you will prevent the egg from spilling out if the egg cracks while
boiling. Eggs are less likely to crack when boiling if a tablespoon of vinegar is used so start
adding that tablespoon of vinegar to your hard-boiled eggs, which will give you one perfect
hard-boiled egg. This is great when making hard-boiled eggs for Easter egg coloring.
French fries are a great tasting potato actually one of the most popular potato around the
world. If you are looking to add a different taste to your French fries you just might want to try
using this tip to brighten up your French fries. Simply splash the cooked French fries with
apple cider vinegar and like magic your French fries has turned into a great tasting new dish.
You could splash your French fries with apple cider vinegar or pour the apple cider vinegar
into a clean spray bottle then spray the cooked French fries with the vinegar, which will
spread evenly over the fries with the spray bottle.
Is sticky pasta a problem for you? When boiling your spaghetti or other pasta noodles you
may experience very sticky pasta that is quite hard to handle and stir. If you would like to
solve your sticky pasta problem then this is the tip for you to follow. Whether you are making
macaroni, spaghetti, lasagna or any variation of pasta that your heart desires you will be able
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to stop the stickiness and create pasta that is manageable and easy to handle. Using vinegar
is an easy and an affordable way of making your dinner dish looking and tasting so wonderful.
As your pasta starts to boil add some apple cider vinegar to the boiling water, which is all it
takes to prevent your pasta from being sticky. The vinegar lowers the amount of starch that is
in your pastas so it is less sticky and much easier to handle.
On the hot summer days my Jell-O seems to get soggy almost
like it is melting away. Does this sound familiar to you? You can
try firming up your Jell-O by adding one simple ingredient and
soggy yucky Jell-O will not be a problem for you any longer. As
you are making your Jell-O merely add one teaspoon of vinegar to
every box of Jell-O that you are making. The vinegar that you add
will keep your Jell-O much firmer even on the hot summer days.
Making your own healthy soup with vinegar. Soups are much better tasting when using bones
along with the meat since the great flavor is extracted from the bones to create the best
tasting soup around. To make your soup a much healthier soup add some vinegar when the
bones are cooking this will extract the calcium from the inner part of the bone and your soup
will be a more healthier and better tasting soup. There is no need to worry about tasting the
vinegar in your soup since there will be no trace of vinegar left behind.
Craft tips using vinegar
Are you an avid crafter? Doing crafts is fun for both young and old a like. Read on and you
will get a few helpful tips on clean up, removing paint, removing glued items, and more. These
tips all use the help of vinegar so there are no expensive products to buy or needless
chemicals to use since vinegar is non-toxic, all natural, reasonably priced and effective
product. You can use vinegar in more ways than just these that I mention in this article.
Have you tried your hand at painting only to find that you should have left it to the
professionals? Did you get the paint on your woodwork and windows? If this is the situation
then don’t fret I will give you a tip using vinegar that will remove that unwanted paint leaving
your woodwork and windows free from the unwanted paint. First you will need to have a bottle
of apple cider vinegar on hand then heat a small amount up in a pan on the stove top. After
the apple cider vinegar has been warmed up dip a cleaning rag into the vinegar and go to
work. Simply wipe the paint off the windows and woodwork. With the use of apple cider
vinegar you will not have any scrubbing or scrapping to do.
Restoring stained and varnished areas in your home. Are your doors, trim and woodwork
looking dull and old looking? If so try this simple step to brighten and have your woodwork,
trim and doors looking years newer which will add more value to your house. Follow these
simple steps to give your stained and varnished woodwork, trim and doors a new look (this
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also works good for dressers, end tables and any piece of furniture that has a stained and
varnish finish). First mix one tablespoon of vinegar with one quart of warm water. Gently rub
the solution with a soft cloth. After washing the areas gently dry the woodwork with a lint free
rag for a perfect shine. You will be truly amazed at the life that the vinegar has brought back
to your woodwork.
When working with crafts you may end up with a mess and a half but who cares? With the
use of vinegar you can get your craft area cleaned up in no time at all. Gluing, pasting and
painting are all things that go right along with any kind of crafts. At times things just may get
glued that we really didn’t want to get glued such as paper to the table, craft beads glued in
containers, strings or cords glued in unwanted places and many other things but with the use
of vinegar you can get these unwanted glued items removed in no time at all. Pour straight
vinegar onto the item as the vinegar soaks into the glue it will loosing and the item will be
come free and could e wiped down with out intense scrubbing.
Paintbrushes are an important part of a crafters inventory. Unlike many items that are
disposable paintbrushes are not. A paintbrush can be use and re-used many times with the
proper care. If you would like to preserve the life of your paintbrush then follow these steps to
care for you brushes. Clean out your paintbrush with hot vinegar after each use. Next you will
need to clean the brush with warm soapy water and then let dry until the next use. This will
lengthen the life of your brushes ultimately saving you money.
When you are done with your craft center you could clean up with the help of vinegar. By
adding two tablespoons of vinegar to one quart of warm water you can clean up your area
with out the use of cleaners that have toxic chemicals. Wipe your area up in the same method
that you would use when using cleaning solutions. Using vinegar is very effective and efficient
so stock up with a few bottles of vinegars on your next trip to the grocery store.
Crafty vinegar tips
If you are a crafty or handy person and like to make your own crafts or like to fix things or
work on things yourself, vinegar can help you do that. You probably already know that
materials for crafts or small jobs around the house can be expensive. Use some of these
vinegar ideas to help you get what you need done and also save you on the expense.
Paints
If you are painting something and you get paint on glass or
around a window, then you know how hard it can be to get it off.
The fix is simple! Just heat some vinegar on the stove and use a
cloth to wipe away the paint. You can also use boiling vinegar to
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clean hardened acrylic paints from paintbrushes. Just be sure not to soak them too long
because it could loosen the hairs on the brushes too!
If you want to be crafty and make your own wood stain, all you need is some vinegar. White
vinegar can be mixed with water-based links to make a wonderful stain for wood. The
resulting finish is the color of the tint with a silvery shine. Pour vinegar into a mixing jar, add
the ink until the desired color achieved and apply to wood with a brush or rag. Just wipe off
the excess and let it dry. Since the bulk of the mixture is vinegar, there is less chance of the
wood warping.
If your kids like to paint with watercolors, but go thru, them quickly try this recipe to save you
money. This recipe makes a great substitute for the expensive ones in the store.
You will need the following ingredients:
•
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
•
2 tablespoons baking powder
•
1 table spoon corn flour
•
1 teaspoon glycerin
•
2 drops of food coloring
•
1 teaspoon water
Mix the vinegar and baking powder together in a small bowl add the corn flour and glycerin
when the baking powder stops foaming. Stir in the food coloring and add water if the solution
seems to stiff. Store in a tightly sealed jar or plastic container.
Around the House
If you are a handy man at home and your radiator a clogged
valve, clean it with vinegar. First, shut off the valve and turn it
counter clockwise to remove it. Place the valve in a pan of vinegar
and boil it on top of the stove for twenty minutes. By then the
calcium deposits clogging the valve will be dissolved.
Another good tip for at home is if you soak your new propane
lantern wicks in vinegar for several hours, and then let them dry, they will burn longer and
brighter. Over a period, wicker furniture can become out of shape. This is due to the wicker
stretching. Here is a tip you can use for rejuvenating your wicker items. If your wicker is
starting to sag, sponge the cane with a solution of half vinegar and half water. Place the
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chairs out in the hot sun to dry. You will find that the sag with tighten up and this will save you
from buying new furniture.
Cutting Odors With Vinegar
Are you having troubles with an odor in your home that you just
can’t seem to get rid of? Maybe you are not even sure where or
what the smell is coming from. There is such a simple and
inexpensive way to get rid of that odor for good. Fill a bowl or pan
full of vinegar then place it in the center of the room that seems to
be the problem area. After the pan or bowl has been placed for
twenty-four hours in the room with the problem the smell will be
gone. It is so simple and easy that it is almost unbelievable that something so cheap and
inexpensive such as vinegar could be so effective at taking odors away. As the vinegar sits
for twenty-four hours it absorbs the odor, no matter what the odor is, then leaves your roomsmelling odor free and fresh once again. I find this tip very useful in the kitchen after
something has burnt. The burnt smell seems to linger around for days if not weeks but with
the use of vinegar the burnt smell can be gone in as little as twenty-four hours.
If you have been a victim of a fire then you will know that the smell of smoke can be around
forever. If you are looking for an economical way of removing the smoke smell from your
belongings then bread and vinegar is the answer that you have been looking for. Simply take
a piece of white bread and place it on a plate. Next pour some vinegar over the white bread
and set the plates all around your house especially in areas that the smokes smell is a
problem. The white bread and vinegar mixture will absorb the odor from the fire and smoke.
This mixture also works well in removing the smell from new paint, so after you have painted
a room simply set a plate with white bread and vinegar and the new paint smell will be
eliminated leaving you with a fresh smelling room.
Remove unpleasant odors from your room with vinegar and at the same time release a
pleasant fresh scent. I love how effective vinegar is when it comes to removing odors from
your room but I also like a pleasant scent from candles. I found out that I could have both an
odorless house and a fresh clean scent. All you have to do is place a bowl of vinegar on the
coldest side of your room then on the warmer side of the room place a candle or an oil
warmer. Doing this will pull in the pleasant scent and at the same time will remove any
unpleasant odors that is lingering in the room so you can see that with this process you can
have an odorless room with a clean fresh scent.
Smokey odors also can be removed easily from clothing by
hanging them in the shower and pouring vinegar in the bottom of
the tub along with hot water. The vinegar steam rising up from the
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bottom of the tub will pull the smoke smell out in no time at all. After enjoying an evening out
at a night club your clothes will be left smelling like smoke which could be expensive if you
are wearing a dry clean only outfit. So for just pennies you can remove the smoke smell on all
your fine washables including your coat and dry clean only items.
Take care of all your fine washables as stated in the paragraph above but handle your
machine washable items in a different manner. Sort you clothing as you wash as would
normally but add two cups of vinegar to the wash cycle of each load of clothes that you are
trying to remove the smell of smoke from. Your clothes will come out of the washer clean and
fresh smell without any traces of smoke left.
Vinegar is the most cost efficient and effective way of removing any kind of odors from
anything that you have including cars, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and clothing just to
name a few so keep a bottle or two of vinegar on hand at all times.
Eat More Beans and Have Less Gas
Have you ever heard this little riddle “Beans, Beans the American
fruit the more you eat the more you toot, the more you toot the
better you feel, let’s have beans for every meal!!!” This riddle is a
fun but very true old saying. It never fails that after eating beans
you will be fully loaded and everybody better stay clear of you and
your deadly gas. If you would like an easy but effective way of
preventing bean gas than this is the article for you.
I have always loved my mothers ham and bean soup but the feeling I was always left with for
hours after effected my feeling toward the soup. I enjoyed the taste of beans soup so much
that I could eat it several times a week but since I hated the feeling it left me with I quit making
it. Then one day I learned about a simple and easy way to eliminate that gassy feeling that
you have after eating beans. I never knew something so easy and simple would work so
effectively.
If you would like to enjoy your beans without the after effects of gas then try this simple step
the night before cooking your beans. All you need is water, apple cider vinegar and the beans
in which you intend to cook. Take a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar; the amount
would greatly depend on the amount of beans that you are intending to cook. Next you will
need to soak the beans in the mixture the night before. After soaking the beans in this mixture
the night before drain the water and rinse the beans thoroughly.
This simple step is a very easy and effective way of reducing or ultimately eliminating the
gassy after effect that beans have on you or your dinner guest. Both you and your guest will
be amazed by the effectiveness of this trouble-free way of handling the beans. You will start
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making beans every day once you have discovered this way of getting rid of all the gas that is
caused by beans.
Many people have stayed away from beans because of the
discomfort and embarrassing feeling that beans leave you with
long after they have bean eaten and gone. Beans are very healthy
and have loads of fiber so choosing beans more often is a very
healthy choice to make.
The method of soaking your beans in water and apple cider
vinegar can be used on several different types of beans. The water and apple cider vinegar
mixture can be used for beans such as baby lima beans, black eyed beans, lintels, split pea
and garbanzo beans to name just a few types.
This is how I make my ham and bean soup. The night before I soak a bag of baby lima beans
in about three cups of water mixed with about a fourth of a cup of apple cider vinegar (these
measurements will greatly depend on the amount of beans that you intend to cook. The next
day after soaking for hours the beans should be removed from the refrigerator, drained and
rinsed off thoroughly. I then boil my ham for an hour or more (by adding a ham bone will give
your soup a great flavor). After the ham has boiled I then add the baby lima beans to the ham
flavored water. The beans take less time to cook since we have soaked them in the water and
apple cider vinegar mixture the night before. After the beans have cooked add a little milk and
butter to the soup this will add a little color and flavor to the soup broth. Dough balls also can
be added to the bean soup for a delicious tasting soup. The dough balls can be made by
mixing eggs, flours and salt together then dropping them by little rounded teaspoons into the
boiling soup.
Try this soup and you will also agree that it is a great tasting soup. Using the water and apple
cider vinegar mixture you can start to enjoy any of your favorite beans or as the old riddle
goes “the American Fruit” without all the gassy tooting.
Fight germs and combat colds with vinegar
Fighting off germs is a necessary step when it comes to staying
healthy. Chase away colds and ease the pain of sore throats
caused by colds with the all-natural use of vinegar. Vinegar is all
natural so there are no side effects as with the use of prescription
or over the counter cold medications. Most of these medications
have side effects that make you drowsy which is hard to take
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when you have little children to care for, also people with heart trouble, high blood pressure
and other illnesses should not take any of these over the counter medications without first
consulting their health care provider. Vinegar is all-natural and has no side effects.
Chase away a cold by using vinegar as an alternative method to over the counter
medications. Mix one-quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with one-quarter cup of honey. Take
the entire mixture to fight off a cold and all its symptoms. This vinegar mixture can be taken
up to eight times a day.
Another effective way to chase away a cold with the use of vinegar is to follow these steps:
The first step is to cut an eight-inch square from a brown paper bag such as a lunch bag.
Soak the brown paper in apple cider vinegar until it is saturated. Remove the brown paper
from the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle one side of it with pepper. Next step is to bind the
brown paper (with the pepper side against the skin) to the chest with cloth strips. Keep the
brown paper in place for about twenty minutes. After twenty minutes remove the paper and
wash the chest with warm water taking great care not to get chilled. This method is great if
you can take some time and lie down for the twenty minutes that the brown paper is working.
At times we get a dry cough that is very different than one associated with a cold or flu. This
cough can be very dry and incredibly nagging but could be relieved with the use of vinegar.
Soothe the cough by sprinkling the pillowcase with apple cider vinegar. You will clear up that
dry hacking cough with one simple step and with a very cheap method.
Relieve a low-grade fever by mixing four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of
drinking water. You could drink up to a gallon of this vinegar mixture a day to reduce your
fever and have you feeling fine in no time at all.
Three different methods are available when it comes to relieving the pain of a sore throat all
of them are very effective in relieving sore throat pain:
1. First method of soothing a sore throat is to mix one-quarter cup
of honey with one-quarter cup of vinegar. Take one tablespoon of
this mixture every four hours or as needed. You can take this
mixture more often than every four hours if more relief is needed.
2. Second method of easing a sore throat is easy and as effective
as the first method. Take a glass of warm water and add one
tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Gargle the warm water mixture to soothe the sore
throat pain. Repeat this method as often as necessary to keep your throat pain free.
3. Third method available to ease the discomfort of a sore throat is as follows: make a syrup
using one-half cup of apple cider vinegar, one-half cup of water, one teaspoon cayenne
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pepper and three tablespoons of honey. Get speedy relief of your sore throat by occasionally
sipping this syrupy mixture.
You have many options when it comes to fighting germs and relieving cold symptoms. The
use of vinegar is very inexpensive and effective in curing and soothing colds and sore throats
with out all the problems with the side effects that other over the counter cold medications
offer you. So keep a bottle of vinegar on hand for when a cold or sore throat arises.
Fighting Cold Symptoms with Vinegar
Having a cold and all the symptoms can be such a drag. If you are like me you probably hate
to get out of bed and wish you could just sleep the cold away. But in the real world life does
not work that way. Taking cold medications just might not be an option for many of us since
most cold medications has side affects that have an effect on the way we function.
Many can cause drowsiness, which could limit the amount of physical activities that we do in
the day. The next time you get cold symptoms such as a stuffy nose, running nose, watering
eyes, sore throat and other unwanted symptoms that you do not want to take medication for
but wish there was something that could relieve the symptoms without causing any side
effects.
If you have been being bothered by a cough, nasal congestion, and other flu like symptoms
do to the common cold or allergies, than you just may want to try a very, very inexpensive
solution to help eliminate or limit these symptoms. A vinegar mixture just may be the cure that
you are looking for. For just a few cents you can have a great working cold medication that is
much cheaper then most common cold medications available on the market. Take a mixture
of one-quarter cup of vinegar and one-quarter cup of honey. Mix these two ingredients
together to make a syrupy mixture.
You will need to drink all of the mixture to help relieve the symptoms of a common cold. This
type of mixture may be taken up to eight times of day. This mixture works well in fighting off
common cold symptoms but unlike the medications available on the market you will not have
the side affects that comes along with them. This is a great and inexpensive way to fight off
your cold symptoms. I found that if I heat the vinegar and honey mixture for just a few
seconds in the microwave then you would have a warm and soothing drink.
Many times you may have a sore throat that stands alone without the cold symptoms that you
are trying to ease. A sore throat may be the only symptom that you experience which can be
soothed with vinegar. To soothe a sore throat first you must take one teaspoon of vinegar and
mix it with a glass of water. After mixing the ingredients together simply take the mixture and
gargle. After gargling the solution you should swallow it.
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I know the vinegar mixture doesn’t taste very good so to help you swallow this mixture simply
put one teaspoon of honey into the mixture and stir. The honey will help the mixture taste
more appealing so after you are done gargling you can swallow the mixture without any
terrible taste.
Many cold medications can cost a small fortune so making a cold medication out of vinegar is
a more reasonable solution. We never seem to have cold medications on hand since colds
seems to come at odd times and when we are least expecting them. You can always be
prepared since most homes have vinegar on hand in their kitchen pantry.
I use this cold remedy all the time since I would much rather use something more natural
rather than medications and over the counter drugs especially on my children. Using vinegar
and honey to help ease our colds is a must in our house since I do not want my children
having any kind of side effects that could take place when taking over the counter
medications.
If your symptoms seem to last for more than a few days you may want to go to your family
doctor to make sure the symptom are not more than just a simple cold. Same it true if you
have a sore throat. Most sore throats will be just a small irritation but if the problem persists
then it may be something more serious.
Fish and tips using vinegar
Vinegar has a way of adding an exciting new flavor to any food.
Using vinegar is very useful when it comes to scaling fish,
sprucing up the taste of canned fish, cooking tender fish and
adding flavor to your baked fish for a great taste, Read the
following tips to help you make the most delicious fish using
vinegar.
If you live with an avid fisherman then scaling fish are a job to be expected but using this step
to make scaling easier by using vinegar. First of all rub vinegar onto the fish for five minutes.
Try rubbing this vinegar onto the fish about five minutes before your ready to start scaling the
fish. When you are ready to scale the fish you will find that your job had been made much
easier with vinegar.
Do you eat a lot of canned fish and shrimp and are you getting tired of its taste? Canned fish
and shrimp sometimes taste less fresh than we would like. You can change that taste and you
will be looking at your canned fish or shrimp in a whole new light. Adding a mixture of cooking
sherry and two tablespoons of vinegar you will spruce up the taste of that canned fish and
shrimp. Your canned fish and shrimp will have a zesty fresh taste as opposed to that canned
taste that you have been eating for sometime.
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Eating fish is a very health way of eating since it is packed with
protein and loads of vitamins. Sometimes when making fish you
start to look for a new kind of taste but what? Get your fish tasting
sweet and tender with the use of vinegar. One hour before you
plan on cooking your fish soak it in a vinegar and water mixture.
After an hour remove the fish from the vinegar and water mixture
and cook the fish as you usually would. The vinegar will make your
fish tender along with adding a sweet taste to give you a different
tasting dish.
Many people use lemon to cook their fish in but another way to get your fish tasting great is
by the use of vinegar. Instead of using lemon on your fish add three to four tablespoons of
vinegar to you fish then bake it as you would normally. The vinegar adds tenderness and a
zesty flavor to your fish so drop the lemons and add the vinegar.
After a long and rewarding day of fishing you just may have a fishy smell on your hands that
you just can’t seem to get rid of no matter how much you have tried. Fishing is so relaxing so
you stand the smell to get your relaxation that you so much deserve. Well you can get that
smell off of your hand so you can enjoy fishing any time you would like and not have to worry
about the smell that your fish has left behind on your hands. Simply wash your hands in apple
cider vinegar by pouring it over your hands and rubbing it in. After rubbing it in for a few
minutes rinse well with warm water, which will remove any trace of fish, smell that you had on
your hands.
Cooking fish in your home could have your kitchen smelling fishy. Remove this smell by
wiping all cutting boards, counter top, table and any area in which fish has came in contact
with a mixture of warm water and one cup of vinegar. To remove the smell from the air place
a bowl filled vinegar in the room with the odor and let is set for twenty-four hours. After the
twenty-four hours your room will be odor free and fresh smelling once again.
No matter how you plan on preparing your fish using vinegar will help enhance the flavor and
give it a tender texture that only vinegar can give you. You will find use of vinegar helpful from
the time you go fishing, cooking the fish and up until the time you clean up the kitchen. What
else is so great about using vinegar is its inexpensiveness. Just one bottle of vinegar will give
you a multipurpose cleaner and cooking aid so stock up on vinegar and you will be less likely
to run out.
Five Vinegar Tips To Help Clean Your Bathroom
The bathroom is among one of the most important rooms in your house. Since the bathroom
is used by not only your family but also any friends that just might stop by to say hello so
keeping it clean is very important to most homeowners. Read on and you just might find some
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helpful tips on cleaning your bathroom with vinegar. Vinegar is very effective in cleaning
everything from the toiler to the medicine cabinet mirror.
First bathroom cleaning tip on our list of cleaning chores are the
bathroom sink faucets. I like my faucets clean and shiny, which
can occur by the use of some vinegar. Since my faucets seems to
build up with soap scum and a lime build up the cleaning chore
can be a time consuming job but not with the use of vinegar. I
clean my bathroom faucets by using two tablespoons of vinegar
mixed with a teaspoon of salt which will give you a quick solution
to clean your faucets and keep them shining like new. The mixture of vinegar and salt will
clean the faucets in the bathtub, bathroom sink faucets and will also clean the kitchen sink
along with the faucets.
Second bathroom cleaning tips that are used helpful tip to keep your bathroom running
smoothly is to keep the tub and sink drains draining. You could keep your drains open and
unclogged by using baking soda and vinegar. I use this solution once a week when I do my
weekly cleaning. Keep your drains from causing you problems by pouring a handful of baking
soda down the drain then add one half cup of vinegar. Let stand for a few minutes then rinse
the solution down with hot water. This method may need repeated if the drain is still running
slow. By doing this once a week you will prevent a slow running drain altogether.
Third bathroom cleaning tip is to prevent mold and mildew. If you have a problem with mold
and mildew on the walls in your bathroom then you are in need of this tip. Clean your walls
down with a rag soaked in vinegar at least once a month. Cleaning the walls down once a
month will prevent mold and mildew from reoccurring. Wiping down the walls once a month
will help eliminate the time you would spend scrubbing down the walls.
Fourth bathroom cleaning tip is on cleaning out your sink and getting rid of the soap scum that
is left behind and made worse by hard water. If hard water has your sink and tub looking kind
of bad then maybe you should try this way of removing the soap scum from your bathtub and
sink. Take a scrub rag dampened with full strength vinegar then wipe down the bathtub, tub
surround and also the bathroom sink. This method also takes care of the nasty build up that is
left behind by the soap scum.
Last but not least is cleaning the grout in your bathroom. Many
times the grout in the bathroom gets moldy or very dirty and
stained looking but if you try using an old toothbrush dipped in a
bowl of vinegar you could clean the grouted area but be sure to
press somewhat harder in areas that have more stains or mold
and apply less pressure in areas with little or no staining. Grouted
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areas can be very difficult to clean but with the help of vinegar you will have your grout
looking like you just had it installed in your bathroom.
After reading these tips pick out the ones that are most likely going to be helpful for you or
use them all just like I do. Using them all will keep your bathroom clean, shining and running
smoothly. Having a clean bathroom will have your houseguest talking for months to come.
Try using apple cider vinegar in your bathroom for all your cleaning jobs including the
toughest. You will experience a clean and spot free bathroom when using vinegar including
everything from the medicine cabinet mirror, soap scum in the tub, opening clogged and slow
running drains, shinning faucets and even the walls. Be sure to stock up on a case of vinegar
on your next tip to the grocery store.
Getting rid of insects with vinegar
Vinegar has many uses that can save you money and time. Not
only can you use vinegar for cooking and personal solutions, but
you can also use vinegar to help eliminate any of your annoying
insect problems. Vinegar is a safe and effective way to get rid of
any insect. You can feel safe when you use vinegar inside and
outside of your home. You do not have to worry about it harming
your children or pets like some of the harsh chemicals that you
can buy to take care of these problems.
Spraying vinegar around door and window frames and under appliances is a great way to
keep ants from invading your house. Cleaning place such as counter tops with vinegar will
also keep flea ants away. Speaking of fleas, to keep them away from your pets, add a little to
their drinking water. Little by little, that way they can get used to the taste.
If you hate those annoying fruit flies that you can get anytime of year, then you need vinegar.
Use apple cider vinegar to wash fruit fly attracted spots. Set a bowl of it to rid you house of
them. Another way is to put a teaspoon of sugar, two teaspoons apple cider vinegar and
several drops of dish soap in a small shallow plastic container. Fill the rest of the way up with
water. The flies are attracted to the vinegar, but the soap will kill them. One other way is to
take a small bowl and fill it part way with vinegar, and then wrap it with plastic wrap. Poke a
few small holes in the wrap and the fruit flies will fly in, but cannot fly out and they will drown
in the vinegar.
You can also drive away dust mites when you pour one gallon of
white vinegar into your mop water and then mop the area. This
will also keep the area shiny and clean. If you have a bigger
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problem with other bugs or the worse roaches, remember this idea. Spray roaches and bugs
with vinegar. Unlike commercial bug spray, vinegar has no toxic chemicals, which can be
harmful to humans, pets, or furniture. Always have a spray bottle with some on hand. Vinegar
is safe to spay anywhere you see the pets. You can spray your counter tops, furniture or even
around food.
If you have a slug problem, drop a few drops of vinegar on them and you can watch them
dissolve. Just be careful not to get the vinegar on any sensitive plants because it will kill them.
The best solution to getting rid of insects or bugs is to keep some ready and in a spray bottle.
You can even give yourself a little squirt in the summer to keep the bugs off you.
Helpful laundry tips using vinegar
When it comes to laundry vinegar is so helpful. Vinegar helps eliminate odors, stains and
even helps with a problem of too many suds. Are you or an individual that you know needing
help with your laundry then this is a tip for you to read?
Is summer sweat ruining the armpits of your shirts? Your shirts do
not have to look dull and yellow not when you can turn to the use
of vinegar to get that yellow staining out. Perspiration or sweat
stains are unsightly and can ruin the look of any shirt or dress
around but if you want to do away with these tough stains the
grab a bottle of apple cider vinegar and lets get started. Pour the
full strength of apple cider vinegar right from the bottle directly on
the perspiration stain and then let it stand for an hour or so. After the stains have been
saturated for an hour or more then laundry it in its normal method. When your shirt is taken
out of the washer you will see a great difference. You will save a bundle of money since your
shirt or dress is now stain free there is no need to replace it.
Don’t you hate when you see a person with those ugly white deodorant stains on their shirts
under their arms? Do not get caught with these unsightly white marks under your armpits.
With the use of vinegar you could wipe away these nasty white marks left behind by your
deodorant. Simply put a dab of vinegar on a washcloth the rub it on the spot the deodorant
spot will be removed quickly and easily without doing any damage to your clothing. Always
look your best and be aware of these ugly white marks left behind by your deodorant that can
easily be removed with little effort.
Reduce the amount of static cling that you have in your dryer by adding one cup of vinegar to
your washer when washing a load of clothes. Washing your clothes with a cup of vinegar will
not only help with static but it will make your cloth fresh and clean smelling. So if you would
prefer to have your clothes fresh and static free.
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Although babies are so cute and cuddly most the time while other times their clothes has
much to be desired. The sour smell in their clothes could be permanent even after several
washings. Even though you have washed these clothes numerous amounts of time try
washing these clothes in vinegar. Using one cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle will make these
clothes so fresh and odor free that your baby will always smell clean.
To remove stains such as mustard, jams or fruit gently rub straight
vinegar unto the spot. Let it set for a few minutes then wash it as
normal. When you take it out of the washer you will see a stain
free shirt unlike the one you originally stuck in the washer. Saving
you money on purchasing a new one.
Did your laundry detergent make too much suds? Simply by
adding one cup of vinegar to the wash cycle you can cut done on the amount over suds that
your laundry detergent has made. This tip is a great tip to keep in mind since a large amount
of suds could cause a large amount of damage if it does not get under control.
Periodically clean your washer machine by pouring one cup of vinegar into the machine and
letting it run a regular cycle with out adding any clothes. Cleaning your washing machine on a
regular basis will remove any soap residue that has been building up and also helps get rid of
any musty odor smells that is lingering around in your machine. Cleaning out your washing
machine is like putting it through routine maintenance since it not only removes the build up of
soap scum but also keep the washing machine rust free which is a good idea to get the most
use out of your machine and in the end you will get the most out of your money.
Homemade Vinegar
Many things in this world taste so much better homemade rather
than buying from the store. The same is true about homemade
vinegar. Making your vinegar at home will give you a good tasting
and high quality vinegar. Making homemade vinegar is rather
simple and fun to produce.
The most popular vinegar used is apple vinegar although other
fruits can be used to produce vinegar. Using other fruits to produce vinegar would create
white or red wine vinegar. Vinegar could be produced from almost anything that contains
sugar or starch. With the help of natural bacteria the sugar converts into alcohol, which
creates an acid that turns into vinegar.
The making of vinegar and its healing wonders has been around since ancient times. In
ancient times, as well as toady, vinegar was used to prepare food and beverages. The uses
of vinegar are endless so you’ll need to be sure to produce good vinegar.
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Good vinegar is produced in a reliable and consistent manner. On the other hand vinegar that
has an acetaldehyde taste and the smell of thinner is bad vinegar and is not wanted when
trying to produce good and high quality vinegar. The happening of acetaldehyde shows that
the vinegar is not ready and also shows if the conversion from alcohol to vinegar has
occurred.
To make great tasting vinegar follow these simple steps:
First Gather The Needed Items
You will need a container. Keep in mind these suggestions when
gathering a container. A container with a spout is quite useful but
not necessary. Your container needs to have a way to let air in as
well as keeping vinegar flies out (unwanted vinegar flies will try to
help you produce your vinegar). A glass or stainless steel
container is among the best choices. Do not use an aluminum or
iron container. You may use a plastic container although the
vinegar may react to the plastic so unless absolutely necessary shy away from using a plastic
container. Remember that air is an important part to making vinegar.
Gather some fresh fruit. With a juicer and fresh fruit you will need to obtain fruit juice. You
may also use frozen type fruit juice it will work but stay away from bottled juice, which may not
turn into vinegar since the manufacturer adds chemicals to prevent this change from
occurring. Keep in mind that the better the fruits you use the better the vinegar will be. So
using fresh ripe fruits instead of frozen fruits you will get vinegar that is of better quality.
You need to get the bacteria, which makes the vinegar. You can go through the long process
of getting a “mother” but a more convenient way is to purchase a bottle of unfiltered and
unpasteurized vinegar. The vinegar culture will prevent other molds and bacteria from forming
until the vinegar bacteria take a firm control on the juice.
Find a dark place. You will need to find a dark place in which to produce your vinegar. Light
will slow down the production of vinegar or even kill your culture altogether. If you’re having a
hard time finding a dark place in your house to produce your vinegar than you can do a few
other things. First you can paint the container or jar a dark color and second you can cover up
the jar or container will a dark towel or cover.
You’ll need to have a warm spot. You’ll need to have a place to produce your vinegar that is
warm. If you are comfortable with the temperature than it’s probably a good temperature for
your culture to grow. The temperature should be kept at a set degree. The cooler the
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temperature the slower your vinegar will be produced. So select a dark and warm spot for
your vinegar production.
Now that you have the container, fresh fruit juice, a warm and dark area along with the other
items needed to produce the best quality vinegar around you are now ready to start. Fine
vinegar is just around the corner. If you are ready to produce an easy but good quality vinegar
that’s better than any that you could buy in the store move on to learn how to make the best
vinegar.
Keeping a bottle of vinegar in your first aid kit
It sounds rather incredible that a bottle of vinegar can help ease
pain and suffering but this all-natural solution can cure and heal
many of life’s aliments. Many people are going with all-natural
cures rather than using chemicals that could have many serious
side effects unlike vinegar.
Having vinegar on hand as a part of your first aide kit will become
useful especially when it comes to eliminating the discomfort of nausea or vomiting. The first
step to take when it comes to eliminating the symptoms of nausea or vomiting is to heat some
apple cider vinegar. After the apple cider vinegar has been heated soak a cloth in the vinegar
and then wring it out. Take the vinegar soaked cloth and place it on your stomach.
Keep replacing the cloth with another warm cloth when the existing cloth cools down. Before
you know it your stomach will be calmed down ultimately doing away with any nausea or
vomiting that you were experiencing. Do all this with the all-natural use of vinegar instead of
using chemical medications with the chance of serious side effects.
Are you one that suffers from leg cramps? Leg cramps can be a nuisance not to mention
very, very painful. If you experience a more severe case of leg cramps your daily activities
could be ruthlessly limited but with the use of apple cider vinegar you could eliminate the
cramps and help get your life back. Try using this natural way of preventing leg cramps, which
is an easy and very inexpensive, combined one teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of apple
cider vinegar and one tablespoon calcium lactate in one half glass of water. By drinking this
mixture you will prevent your leg cramps from reoccurring. This is the solution that all people
who are suffering from leg cramps are looking for.
There is no need to suffer from a headache anymore. If you would prefer a more natural way
to relieve your headache instead of taking medications, which could cause unnecessary side
effects, then try using apple cider vinegar. Try adding a dash of apple cider vinegar to the
water in a vaporizer and inhale the vapors for about five minutes. After five minutes of the
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vapors lay down quietly for about twenty minutes, which should relieve you from any pain,
caused by your headache.
For a quicker cure from a headache try following these fast and
simple steps: Take a washcloth and soak it in apple cider vinegar,
wring the vinegar out of the washcloth and place the cloth on your
forehead. You will get quick and effective relief of your headache
by using apple cider vinegar.
Hiccups seem to come at the most inopportune time but you could
get rid of them quick and easy. Mix a glass of warm water with one teaspoon of apple cider
vinegar. Sip this mixture very slowly and your hiccups will fade away.
An unsettled stomach caused by eating too much, gas and etc. can be calmed down by
sipping a glass of very warm water mixed with one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon
of vinegar. By sipping this mixture quietly and slowly you will resolve an upset stomach and
ease the up rise of gas so you will be feeling one hundred percent better in no time at all.
If you have a tired or sprained muscle soothe the pain by wrapping the troubled area with a
towel that was soaked with apple cider vinegar. Hold the towel on the area for three to five
minutes and repeat this process as necessary. You could also add a dash of cayenne pepper
to the vinegar for an extra special relief. Before you know it your tired or sprained muscles will
be free of pain and discomfort.
Vinegar can help heal many illnesses and sicknesses so keeping a bottle of vinegar close to
or in your first aid kit for an effective, economical and all natural way of curing.
Making Vinegar
Vinegar is so easy and fun to create. With the next few steps you can have the best vinegar
around. After producing just one batch you will find many uses which could include the
following: a weight loss supplement, beauty and health aid, cleaning agent and the list goes
on. After you produce your own vinegar you will have many uses for it so you’ll find yourself
making batch after batch.
After gathering the container needed, fresh fruit juice, a starter culture, a warm and dark area
needed to process your vinegar than you are ready to start.
First you will need to pour about one quart of the starter into the container. The starter could
be a bottle of unfiltered and unpasteurized vinegar purchased at the store.
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Next you will need to pour about one quart of the fresh fruit juice. You may also use frozen
juice but your vinegar will not be of high quality, as you would have if you use sweet ripe fresh
fruit. Pour this quart of fruit juice into the container along with the starter culture.
After mixing the starter culture and fresh fruit juice together into the container you will need to
place this mix in a warm place. The temperature should not fluctuate up and down. The cooler
the temperature the longer the mixture will take to process into great vinegar.
Along with a warm area you will need select a dark area. This area that you select should
have very limited light since the light will slow the production or may even kill the culture
altogether.
You will need to keep checking your vinegar by sampling it until it reaches the strength you
like. If the vinegar starts to lose strength than your vinegar is done. Each time you make a
batch of vinegar you will get better at knowing the different strengths and how strong you
really desire your vinegar to be.
After the vinegar process is complete than filter the vinegar with a coffee filter.
The vinegar that you’ve produced and bottled should be stored for at least six months before
using. It doesn’t hurt to use the vinegar right away but it would have a smoother texture if you
wait several months in order to use the vinegar.
The process of making vinegar will take anywhere from one to ten weeks. The process of
making vinegar includes pressing fresh fruit, fermented and cleaned to take the dead yeast
away. After freeing the bacteria from the vinegar you could sell your freshly produced vinegar
to supplement your income but when you see the list of uses for vinegar you just might decide
to keep all of it for yourself.
Once the vinegar is done you will need to bottle it up. Simply place the vinegar into small
bottles and store. The number of bottles that you will need will greatly depend on the size of
bottles that you choose to store your vinegar in and also the amount of vinegar you produce.
Fruit vinegar is made up of fresh fruits such as apples, which are the most commonly used.
Other fruit may also be used such as grapes, peaches, or berries just to name a few. The
steps to produce vinegar are also the steps that you follow to make wine. The first
fermentation is the production of wine and the second fermentation is when vinegar is
produced.
So grab the needed materials such as a container (glass or stainless steel), fresh fruit juice
(including the frozen fruit juice if desired), the starter culture (a bottle of unfiltered and
unpasteurized vinegar), a dark area (or paint the container with a dark color or cover with a
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dark cloth) and a warm temperature area (an area is needed that doesn’t fluctuate in degree
levels since a cold area would slow the fermentation process down).
Have fun creating fine quality vinegar. Get your children involved for some family fun time.
While making vinegar you will also be making memories that will last for years to follow. So
have fun and create good quality vinegar to use for many useful household-cleaning tips,
beauty and health tips to produce vinegar.
Medical Uses for Vinegar
White distilled grain vinegar should not be used medically because the process of distilling
removes nutrients. Apple cider vinegar or brown rice vinegar should be used for anything
personal, both inside and outside of the body.
If you have kidney problems, you should avoid using a lot of
vinegar because of the high potassium content. Vinegar can be
set into three categories:
•
Antiseptic
•
Nutrient supplement
•
Digestive help
As an antiseptic, vinegar is helpful in treating infectious or potentially infectious conditions
such as boils, acne, minor scrapes and some fungal infections. It can be used to clean
wounds like it was in the early years; however, it burns but does so the job in a pinch. You
can also use it as a preventative medicine, use it to wash your hands after cleaning
bathrooms and you can use it to clean up after cutting poultry or fish.
When you are gardening, if you do not wear gloves especially when you are working with
roses or blackberries, your hands can be scratched or nicked. Put some vinegar in a spray
bottle and use it when you get scratches on your hands or legs. It will burn for a few seconds,
but after that you are good as new and you do not have to run in the house every time to
clean the wound. Using vinegar with help eliminate the chance of infection.
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent supplement that provides potassium, calcium, copper,
magnesium, phosphorus and iron. It has no saturated fat, no cholesterol, and no sodium.
When ever we suffer from indigestion or heartburn, the treatment is sometimes worse than
the symptom. Antacids are not always the best remedy. Our stomachs produce less acid over
time and that causes the same symptoms as too much acid. The acid in vinegar will help
digest your food and over a period, alleviate heartburn if yours is caused by a lack of stomach
acid.
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There are also other uses for vinegar in a medical sense. You can help ease a sore throat
with one-tablespoon vinegar to 8 ounces of warm water, gargle every hour, and swallow after
gargling. Alternatively, you can take equal amounts of honey and cider vinegar and stir or
shake until dissolved. Take a tablespoon at a time to cut mucous in the throat.
One-teaspoon cider vinegar with one-teaspoon honey three times daily helps with arthritis. It
dissolves the crystal deposits of uric acid that form between joints and in the muscles as with
muscle rheumatism. It also dissolves bone spurs over long periods.
Vinegar in drinking water is effective in eliminating low-grade fevers that are present in
Chronic Fatigue sufferers. It also helps eliminate thrush in the mouth, which is sometimes
caused by antibiotic use. Mix four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of drinking
water. Drink up to one gallon each day.
If you have dry or problems with fungus on your fingernails, you can try soaking your hands in
a bowl of water with a few teaspoons of vinegar in it. You can use one part vinegar to one part
water and soak your feet to treat toenail fungus. You can also use this to treat athlete’s foot.
Use two cups of cider vinegar in the tub to soak sore muscles and add potassium to muscles.
You can treat muscle cramps or Charlie horses by soaking in a tub with some vinegar in it.
These cramps are caused by low potassium.
Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of honey and mix in an airtight
container. When you have trouble drifting off, take two teaspoons and you will fall asleep in no
time. In addition, you will not be groggy in the morning as you would if you took sleep aids.
You can use vinegar on almost any abrasion. You can use it to help eliminate the itching of
bug bites and poison ivy. Vinegar can also be used to rehydrate the skin after sunburn.
Personal Uses for Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar should be used for anything personal, both inside and outside the body.
Do not use white distilled vinegar because it can take essential minerals from your body.
Used as a hair rinse, vinegar neutralizes alkali left by shampoos.
If you color your own hair, rinse with warm water and then dilute
white vinegar with cold water and this will seal your color so that it
does not fade out as quickly. To help get rid of dandruff as well as
the other stuff that accumulates in your hair from shampoos and
conditioners, use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in a tub of
water and soak your hair in it. Vinegar can also help when
children get head lice. Take warm vinegar and put it on the hair, dip a nit comb in vinegar to
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help remove nits. It is supposed to be able to break down the glue that the nits use to stay
attached.
Mix equal parts of onion juice and vinegar and use it daily on age spots. It will take a few
weeks to work, just like the expensive brands from the store. If you get rashes or pimples
after shaving, use a little apple cider vinegar as aftershave.
Make your own facial toner using one half water to one half vinegar and a few aspirin. The
acid in the vinegar forces old skin cells to flake off much as the store brand does. An aspirin
can help with acne. Many acne products use salicylic acid, which is basically aspirin. To make
a rinse water for your face, pour 1/8 cup of vinegar in your rinse water, rinse your face and let
it air dry. This will seal moisture in your skin.
Nail polish will go on smoother and stay on longer if you clean your nails with white vinegar
before applying it.
Try white vinegar on underarms and other areas of the body as
a natural deodorant. This will not stop you from perspiring, but it
will help neutralize any odor.
Splash vinegar on your varicose veins, this is something you
should try if you have problems with painful veins! The vinegar
reduces the veins and relieves pain and swelling.
Add one half cup of vinegar to your warm bath water and you will get double the effects. You
will have softer skin and clean the bathtub with less work. The vinegar will soften your skin as
well as deodorize the bathtub.
For cleaning dentures, leave your dentures in vinegar for as long as you would leave them in
a denture cleanser, about fifteen minutes to half an hour or longer. Then brush them
thoroughly. Your dentures will be cleaner and whiter than ever before. Vinegar also makes a
great eyeglass cleaner. Mix white vinegar half and half with water. Keep a tiny spray bottle
handy for whenever you need to clean your glasses.
Remove cooking smells from your hands by rinsing with vinegar and then wash thoroughly
with soap and water. Smooth a little vinegar on dried skin to help it heal. Vinegar promotes
skin health; rub it on tired, sore or swollen areas. To make a good liniment, beat one whole
egg, add one-cup vinegar and one-cup turpentine and then blend.
Vinegar naturally helps remove fat from the body; apple cider vinegar is especially good for
this. Drink some in a glass of water a few times a day and add a little lemon or honey for a
better flavor. This will also help reduce your appetite.
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You can make your pantyhose last longer by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to the rise
water when washing them.
Pet Uses for Vinegar
There are many uses for vinegar when it comes to your pets. There are many things that you
can replace vinegar with, still get the same great results, and sometimes even better ones.
White vinegar is the best cleaner for rabbit litter boxes. If it is used
each time the litter box is changed, it keeps the litter boxes like
new. If there is already a buildup of dried urine in the box,
scrubbing with vinegar will get rid of it. To eliminate cat littler
odors, when you clean the litter box, rinse it our and pour about ½
inch of white vinegar in the box. Let it stand for twenty minutes or
so then rinse it out with cold water. Dry the box well. The acid in
the vinegar neutralizes the ammonia smell.
You can use vinegar to clean the mineral deposits that accumulate at the top of your fish
aquarium. Take a hand towel and soak it in vinegar. Simply wipe around the inside of the tank
where the water has evaporated and left the white mineral deposits. You should not have to
scrub and you can also clean you aquarium ornaments. It is harmless to the fish.
You can use vinegar for fleas on puppies that are too young for regular flea products. Straight
white vinegar applied with a cotton ball, keep from their nose and eyes. Try to warm it a bit
first, the puppies will not mind the smell and their coats will be so soft. You can also add a few
drops of vinegar to your dog or cats water to keep fleas away.
If your dog gets to smell bad in the summer time, add some vinegar to their bath water to get
rid of the bad smells.
Put a few drops of vinegar in your dogs water and it will not have any more brown spots
caused by their urine anymore. This will also help get rid of any dark tearstains under your
dogs tear duct area. The tearstains are caused by the acidity in the dogs system and if
neutralized in his system, the stains will go away. Vinegar will help with that.
Mix in a spray bottle some water and vinegar. This will make the
best way to keep flies away from horses or other pets. This will
save you a lot of money on terrible chemicals. You can also spray
this around areas where you pets stay outside or in horse barns. It
will keep the flies away for sure.
Use vinegar to rinse out your pets water containers. It will keep
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the goop from building up in the containers. Add some vinegar to your chicken’s water in the
winter to keep them laying better and staying healthy. Vinegar in horse feed also can help
with mobility and breathing problems.
One half cup of vinegar to a quart of water sprayed onto the coat of a horse or dog works like
a vinegar hair rinse. Their coats will gleam and will shine for less money.
In a spray bottle mix up a vinegar and water solution. The next time that your dog or cat
misbehaves spray them with the mixture. They will mind instantly and will remember the
incident the next time he wants to misbehave.
Pour some vinegar around your child’s sandbox outside and it will keep the stray cats from
using it as a litter box.
Vinegar is also the best way to get rid of that nasty skunk smell if one has sprayed your pet.
Just give them a bath in vinegar and they will smell better in no time.
Practical Uses of Vinegar
There are many practical uses for vinegar that you can take advantage of everyday. Using
vinegar in place of some of the other chemicals that you may have been buying could save
you some time and money.
There are a few ways to use vinegar in your yard or garden. Pour
full strength vinegar on unwanted grass on your walks and
driveways. You can kill weeds if you spray vinegar on the tops of
weeds. Reapply on any new growth until plants have starved.
Neutralize garden lime. Vinegar will neutralize garden lime.
Rinse your hands liberally with vinegar after working with garden
lime to avoid rough and flaking skin. Clean pots before repotting, rinse with vinegar to remove
excess lime. You can also use vinegar to keep ants away from your walks and doors, or even
near your appliances. It is safe and chemical free for children and pets.
For your car, you can use vinegar to polish your chrome. Just apply full strength with a soft
cloth. Keep your car windows frost-free when you coat the windows the night before with a
solution of three parts vinegar to one part water. On other things outside the house, you can
use vinegar to remove rust on screws. The trick is to put the metal objects in a container and
cover with vinegar, seal the container and shake, let it stand over night or for 24 hours.
White vinegar is also a solvent for most glue. To dissolve any unwanted glue bonds, simple
apply vinegar to the glued area and let sit until the bond becomes weak. White vinegar can
also be mixed with water-based inks to make a wonderful stain for wood. The resulting finish
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is the color of the tint with a silvery sheen. Pour vinegar into a mixing jar, add the ink until the
desired color is achieved and apply to wood with a brush or rag. Wipe off excess and let dry.
Since the bulk of the mixture is vinegar, there is minimal wood-warpage. Wiping down clean
metal surfaces with a vinegar solution, one part vinegar to five parts water, preps the surface
for painting, and reduces the incidence of peeling.
You can use vinegar to remove wallpaper. First, remove the top layer wallpaper. Then spray
vinegar on and let set for a minute or two. Then pull backing away. Scrape the excess glue off
of the wall. Wipe the remaining glue off with vinegar and rinse it well with water. You do not
have to use harsh chemicals and this way is much cheaper.
You can unclog a drain with a handful of baking soda down the
drain and add one half cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water.
You can use vinegar to remove hard water deposits around your
sink and it is so simple. Soak a paper towel with vinegar and
place it around the area that needs to be cleaned or for cleaning
the faucet, you can soak the towel and wrap it around and then
use a rubber band to keep it place. Let it sit overnight and it is easy to clean in the morning. It
is safe on brass faucets too. You can pour one gallon of white vinegar into the water of your
whirlpool tub once a year and run it. This will keep the jets from clogging up from soap scum.
Hot vinegar can be used to remove paint from glass and around windows where you have
accidentally gotten paint on the glass. Just heat up the vinegar on the stove and use a cloth to
wipe away paint. You can also use boiling vinegar with no water to clean hardened acrylic
paints from paintbrushes. Do not soak them too long, because it could loosen the hairs from
the brush.
Try using vinegar as a bug spray. Put some vinegar in a spray bottle and use it the next time
you see a bug. This is safe to spray even on your furniture and near pet dishes or children’s
toys. You can also use vinegar for wasp and yellow jacket stings. Just soak cotton ball in
cider vinegar and hold to the sore spot. Within a few minutes the pain stops. It would work on
bee stings too; only get the stinger out first.
Quick Vinegar Remedies
Vinegar is not only a great cleaner and chemical for everyday chores and activities, it can also
save you time or fix a problem in a pinch.
If you have a corn or callus, soak a piece of stale bread or a cloth
in vinegar and tape it over the callus or corn overnight. For age
spots, mix equal parts of onion juice and vinegar and use it daily
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on age spots. This will take a few weeks to work, just like the store brands would.
Mix 1/3 rubbing alcohol, 1/3 white vinegar and 1/3 water. Store it in any old clean dropper
bottle and use it to clean out your ears. This works good on dogs and cats too. This is a good
remedy for swimmers ear also.
Try some vinegar underarms and other area of the body as a natural deodorant. Medicine for
toenail or nail fungus can be expensive. Use one part vinegar to one part warm water and
soak your feet or hands. This will do the same good as the medicines. This will also soften
your skin.
If you feel the stomach flu coming on, sip on one teaspoon in a half to three-fourths cup of
water. Honey may be added for taste if you want. This will stop the nauseous feeling without
medications. Vinegar works great for yeast infections too.
Put some in your bath water. Do this twice daily for a few days and the infection will be gone
without using medicines or creams. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, sip some water with
apple cider vinegar during the day. Those symptoms will disappear.
One teaspoon of vinegar mixed with some honey in hot water will help dissolve painful boils
on your body. Drink two glasses twice a day and you should see some results. If the boil
comes to head where it is going to open, continue to drink the tea. Use hot packs on the boil
for 15-20 minutes three times a day. This could help save you an unwanted trip to the doctor.
For a stiff neck, take half vinegar half warm water solution and soak a rag in it. Wring out the
rag and wrap it around your neck. Put a layer of plastic wrap, to save your sheets, and finish
up with a towel. Leave this on over night and in the morning you will feel good as new.
For bruises and swelling, follow the directions above, but use cold
water. You can hold the compress in place with an ace bandage.
Leave on for an hour, or the longer you leave it one the better the
result.
Rinse your fruits and vegetable in vinegar water instead of buying
the expensive washes in the store. Rinse your meat and chicken
in vinegar before cooking to kill any bacteria on the food. Do this to your cutting boards or
food preparation areas too.
One teaspoon of vinegar will get rid of your annoying hiccups in a hurry. Vinegar is also a
great abrasion healer. It will stop infections in any cut or abrasion before it starts. Vinegar is
also a great relief of sunburns or burn in the kitchen. Put vinegar on the affected area and you
will feel the relief in no time. Put some vinegar on a cloth and hold it on the area if your have a
burn from the kitchen and you will not get a blister.
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For sinus problems when the weather starts changing and you get a nagging cough, take two
tablespoons of any kind of vinegar and that cough will go away.
Relieving The Pain Of Arthritis With Vinegar
Millions of people suffer from arthritis on a daily basis. Although some cases could be very
mild while others could suffer acute pain and discomfort. You truly couldn’t appreciate the
pain and discomfort that arthritis suffers go through unless you or someone that you know
suffer from arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis or know someone that does suffer from arthritis
then you should know that the pain that arthritis brings on is truly excruciating and painful.
Many over the counter medications are available to help alleviate
the discomfort that is brought on by the pain of arthritis not to
mention the prescription medications that are also available by
prescription only by your physician. All of these medications are
helpful but the side affects that one could experience after taking
them could be as hurtful as the pain caused by the arthritis. The
side affects that one could be facing when taking these
medications could range from a dry mouth to a more serious side affect such as chest pains
and heart problems. These side affects are very serious side affects and are the reason many
people are going to a more natural method of relieving pain and discomfort associated with
arthritis.
If you are looking for a more natural way of reducing your pain and discomfort that is caused
by arthritis then you just might want to try a method that is cheap and easy to use without the
side affects that come along with the prescription medications which are prescribed by your
physician. This easy, cheap and all natural way of alleviating the pain and aching caused by
arthritis is as easy as drinking three glasses of water a day mixed with two spoonfuls of apple
cider and honey.
This mixture is easy to make and cost just pennies to make, which is much cheaper than over
the counter mediations, or prescription medications that are prescribed by your physician.
First take an eight-ounce glass of water, mix with two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar and
add honey to taste. The honey is only added to the vinegar mixture to help sweeten the taste,
which will make the mixture a lot easier to swallow. This drink should be taken at least three
times a day to be affective.
Do not expect a miracle over night since this apple cider vinegar
mixture will take two to three days before it starts to provide relief.
The same is also true for many types of medications that you may
choose to take or have prescribed to you by your family doctor or
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physician. Many people may start to feel relief immediately after drinking just one or two cups
of the apple cider mixture.
If you choose to relieve your pain caused by arthritis with the apple cider vinegar mixture then
you may also help improve your memory, lower your cholesterol, improve your digestion
system and help you lose some weight. There are so many benefits that you can encounter
when consuming three glasses of water mixed with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
mixed with a little honey (for taste). If you had a choice between choosing an all-natural
solution for your health problems or a chemical medication or prescription that could cause
serious side effects, which would you rather choose?
I would rather choose an all-natural way of preventing or relieving any medical condition such
as arthritis. Billions of dollars are spent each year to help relieve the pain and discomfort
caused by arthritis. Thousands of people would rather go with an all-natural cure that is why
many of people are choosing to use techniques such as the apple cider vinegar mixture to
help relieve the dull pain or discomfort that arthritis sufferers deal with each and every day of
their lives. Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water with honey is an
all-natural way of helping relieve the pain caused by arthritis as opposed to medications and
prescription drugs that could have some serious side effects. Medications are helpful but
when an all-natural method is available which helps heal the pain just as good then choose all
natural with out the side effects.
Several Ways To Use Vinegar In Your Salad
When making supper and you decide to make a salad only to realize that you are out of salad
dressing, we all have been there so you are not alone. Make the most of what you do have
and substitute; your family may never notice the difference.
Salad dressing is easy to make and may not be as expensive as
regular store bought salad dressing. I usually always make my
own and my friends and family all just love its taste. You could
make your own salad dressing if you run out or just for a zesty
change.
First make your salad by chopping the lettuce, adding the
tomatoes and the other favorite vegetables that you and your family love in your salad. Make
the salad dressing then add the salad dressing to the lettuce and vegetables before setting it
at your table. Making the salad dressing is quite easy and will only call for two ingredients,
which includes vinegar and olive oil. Add the desired amount of vinegar to the olive oil for a
zesty salad.
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For special occasions or just for something different make a different dressing that will have
your friends talking and wanting the secret recipe. The truth is there is no secret recipe to give
out; the only things that you need to remember are two ingredients. With just two easy
ingredients you could be enjoy a great wine vinegar dressing. Simply mix two tablespoons of
vinegar with one teaspoon of dry red wine, shake these two ingredients together in a dressing
shaker, add to your lettuce salad and vegetables then serve to your family.
Both of these recipes come in handy once your garden favorites come into season. When the
garden is ready for picking you will be eating salad at every lunch and dinner meal so why not
change the taste a little by adding a different salad dressing to create a different taste. By
adding different dressings you will keep your family more interested in the fresh vegetables,
which are a healthy part of your meal.
These dressing can be added to your salad directly or you can use it as a dip in which you
can dip fresh vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, cauliflower and the
list goes on.
Another garden salad favorite is a cucumber salad. When making a cucumber salad you will
need several cucumbers and an onion. Thinly slice all the cucumbers and the onion then
place both in a bowl together. Soak the onion and cucumber mix in salt water for an hour or
more. After the mixture has soaked drain the water completely, then add a can of evaporated
milk and water (this mixture should cover the cucumbers and onions. After the milk and water
is added you will need to add vinegar to make the milk sour (add as much vinegar to make it
taste sour). The amount of each will greatly depend on the amount of cucumbers that you add
to the salad, in due time you will learn the taste and will be familiar with the measurements.
Cucumber salad is just one of the different kind of salads that you can get out of your garden
and could be made more tasty by adding the flavor of vinegar. The dressings you make out of
vinegar could be added to the leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, head lettuce, endive and many
other kinds of lettuce that come fresh from the garden that you planted and tended too.
Adding different homemade dressings are easy and cheap to make and add a succulent taste
that regular salad dressings just can’t get.
Vinegar is not just a tasty dressing but an all natural ingredient that helps prevent many types
of aliments so by adding vinegar to your foods such as salad dressings you are adding years
to your life and just may help you drop a few pounds since vinegar can help burn
carbohydrates faster. So by making your salad dressings out of vinegar you will be eating less
fat on your salad, adding an all natural ingredient and eating healthy which will help you lose
weight and lower your blood pressure.
Some Skin Care Relief with Vinegar
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Now that summer is here you will find yourself and other family
members enjoying the fresh outdoors. Along with the fresh
outdoors come the warm air and also the sun. Although we all
love to see the sun and feel it’s warmth we don’t like the feel of
our skin after being in the sun all day without the proper skin
protection. Sunburn can be very dangerous and unhealthy to our
skin. You should always protect your skin with sun block before
going out in the sun but sometimes it’s unavoidable and sunburn seems to happen with out
fault. If you ever had a sun burn than your sure to know how painful it can be.
You can relieve the pain by using a very inexpensive household item that you probable have
right in your own pantry. For just pennies you can relieve the pain that comes along with
sunburn. Apply white vinegar to the sunburned area and feel relief in no time at all. Simply
splash the white vinegar to the sunburn and feel the cooling sensation. I found that
refrigerating the white vinegar prior to using would give you a very cool sensation causing
instant relief from the sting that is caused by sunburn.
Much like the stinging sensation you get with sunburn you get with any burn. Have you ever
been using a curling iron and burnt your forehead or neck or maybe been baking and burnt
your arm when taking out the cookie tray? I hate when this happens but being burnt is
something that seems to happen when you are around ovens or fires for any length of time.
Being burnt is by all means no fun and very painful. If you have been a victim of a mild burn
then you can relieve the pain much like the way you would take the sting out of sunburn. By
using a splash of white vinegar you will relieve the sting and the pain. Splash the burn with
the vinegar as needed until the sting has subsided.
If you are sensitive to the sun and seem to burn rather easily
instead of tanning try using this inexpensive way of tanning
instead of burning. By applying vinegar before entering into the
sun you will be more likely to tan rather than burning. So if you
desire a beautiful tan instead of looking like a lobster rub some
vinegar all over.
So since the summer season is upon us and the desire to be outside more is with us keep a
few bottles of vinegar on hand. Since vinegar is less expensive than other soothing lotions
and both work just the same without the same expensive cost. It just makes more sense to
purchase and use vinegar rather than expensive creams and lotions since vinegar can be
used as a sunburn and burn soother as well as preventing sunburns before they even
happen.
Remember the next time that you’ve stayed out in the sun too long and ended up with a
sunburn try using vinegar on it to help the hurt and take the sting out. It does seem
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unbelievable that something so cheap and inexpensive can work so efficiently at taking the
sting out but it does. The same goes for slight burns. Many small burns can be so painful
such as the ones that you get with a curling iron, oven, grill or other such appliances. These
are the kinds of burns that seem to hurt and sting. You can also alleviate the pain and sting
that is caused by these kinds of burns. Having vinegar on hand is almost a must in any
household first aid kit since it could be so helpful and very inexpensive compared to the cost
of many leading first aid items. Since your skin will be with you for a long time take good care
of it and keep it looking young and healthy.
Staying Healthy and Beautiful With Vinegar
Are you buying very expensive beauty products and creams to help slow the aging process.
These creams and products could be very expensive, time consuming and when it’s all said
and done you’ve wasted your money. Other products that seem to suck us in are any kind of
weight loss item. As long as it comes with a promise to reduce your weight so we could have
a great new look and feel great we jump at the chance only to be let down and disappointed.
Well if you are tired of falling into this cycle only to be disappointed when it doesn’t hold up to
their promises than why don’t you try an effective way to improve your health and help you
lose those extra pounds that you’ve been wanting to get rid of? Do you want a very effective
product to help you lose weight, improve your health and aid in your beauty care then buy a
very inexpensive bottle of apple cider vinegar. That’s right much less than two dollars a bottle
you will have the true fountain of youth.
The key to living a long and healthy life is to use vinegar everyday. Drinking a mixture of just
one teaspoon of vinegar, one teaspoon of honey mixed in a glass of water (warm or cold)
three times a day you will be improving your health in many ways. The best time of day to
drink this mixture is before each of your meals.
By drinking the vinegar mixture before your meals each day you will melt away excess
unwanted fat. The vinegar actually burns up the fatty calories in your food, curbs your appetite
and blocks the carbohydrates from being absorbed. Can you imagine losing that extra weight
by drinking just three vinegar drinks one before each meal? I couldn’t imagine losing weight
being that simple so I just had to try it. I wanted to lose at least fifty pounds but I was fed up
with other diet aids, which promised to work, but never did. So I bought a dollar fifty bottle of
vinegar and decided to give it a try. In just three months I lost forty-three pounds I still have
seven pounds to go but it felt so good to lose such a large amount of weight in so little time. I
call it my vinegar diet since all you have to do is drink a glass of vinegar before every meal.
You will find that your appetite has been curbed and see the pounds melting away.
Drinking three glasses of vinegar a day will not only shed the pounds away it will also improve
your memory greatly. Since drinking the vinegar mixture three times a day your body will be
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supplied with a balanced dose of vital amino acids along with the needed vitamins and
minerals which your body and mind needs for good health. So drink up to keep that mind
ticking just the same as it did when you were in your teen years.
If you are prone to getting a kidney infection or a bladder infection then decrease your
chances by drinking a vinegar mixture three times a day before meals. This mixture will also
help with irritable bowel syndrome, sipping the vinegar mixture will drastically reduce the
symptoms that comes along with it.
Have you been wondering how some women have such beautiful looking hair? While they
spend a fortune to get this beautiful shiny hair you could obtain this same look at a fraction of
the cost with the use of vinegar. Washing your hair in one cup of apple cider vinegar with one
quart of water on a weekly basis you will be stripping your hair of the wax build up left behind
by the shampoo and conditioner that you use on a daily basis. Washing your hair in this
vinegar mixture will improve the style, strength and cleanliness of your hair. If you have
dandruff then using a vinegar mixture to wash your hair is just another added plus since your
hair will be freed from the unwanted and unsightly white flakes that occur when having
dandruff.
Taking the sting out of a bee sting with vinegar
Getting stung by a bee or wasp is no fun and can hurt for what
seems like hours at a time. A bee or wasp could end up having a
whole room dancing in fear of getting stung. Just the thought of
getting stung can have you swatting a bee or wasp.
After all the swatting and dancing around if you or some one you
know still ends up getting stung by a bee, wasp or any other such
insect try taking the sting out with apple cider vinegar which will relieve the stinging fast and
effectively without any harsh chemicals. The use of apple cider vinegar is used widely around
the world for cooking, beauty and also for first aide. All you have to do is take hold of a cotton
ball and dampen it with apple cider vinegar and then hold it on the spot that was stung. Keep
holding this cotton ball in place until the stinging goes away. You could also attempt to keep
the cotton ball in place by taping the cotton on the affective area, which had been stung, with
bandage tape to hold it in place until the stinging subsides.
After the stinging has subsided you can remove the tape and cotton ball which both can be
discarded. After disposing of the cotton ball and tape be sure to remove the stinger of the bee
from the spot in which you had been stung. After removing any stinger that might have been
left behind from the bee you should also get some relief.
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Be sure to include cotton balls and a small bottle of cider vinegar in your first aid kit. Having
cotton balls and apple cider vinegar on hand in your first aid kit will leave you prepared for any
bee or wasp sting. Included in you first aid kit should also be bandage tape to hold the cotton
balls in place until the sting has gone away.
You will be so convinced on how well this all natural chemical free solution works on any kind
of bee sting once you have seen it work you will continue to use apple cider vinegar as your
number one choice of taking the sting out. No matter how hard we try to stay away from bees,
wasps and anything that attracts them such as flowers and pollen, someone always manages
to get stung at least once in the summer. The children getting stung is among the worse since
all the crying and tears happen right along with the stinging. Get your child relief quick and
easy with out any chance of a chemical reaction.
Using a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar quickly place the
cotton ball onto the area that had been stung for fast relief. Tape
the apple cider vinegar soaked cotton ball to the area so it will
stay in place for longer so your child will feel relief in no time at all.
After your child is pain free remove the cotton ball and check the
site for any stingers that just might have been left behind which
will need removed promptly to get complete relief from pain. The
apple cider vinegar will work like a dream along with a few kisses to make it fell better from
mom or dad, you child will be out running around before you know it.
Why choose an expensive pain reliever with chemicals that could cause side effects when
you could stock up on and use apple cider vinegar, which is an all natural and chemical free
so there is no chance of chemical side effects. Apple cider vinegar is also much less
expensive than the store bought pain relievers costs and both is equally as effective in
relieving pain and the sting that comes along with a bee sting. Keep a bottle of apple cider
vinegar in your first aid kit for a fast relief to bee or wasp stings. By lots of apple cider vinegar
and stay stocked up!
Tips on using vinegar with eggs
Eggs are a very healthy choice of food since they are high in
protein and very low in carbohydrates. Try using these easy tips
using vinegar to make a variety of eggs, substitute eggs (for egg
allergies or egg sensitive individuals) and other egg-cellent tips.
If you like to have poached eggs but have trouble getting them to
turn out right then give this tip a try and the next poached egg that
you make will come out looking and tasting perfect. When poaching an egg simply add one
tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the water and your egg will keep its shape which will give
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you a great looking poached egg and since the vinegar will not absorb into the egg you will
have a great tasting egg with out any traces of vinegar which could ruin the taste of your
eggs.
If you have an allergy to eggs then try substituting the eggs that are called for with one
tablespoon of white vinegar. Replace the eggs used in recipes such as cakes, brownies and
cookies just to name a few. This tip will help all individuals that are sensitive or allergic to
eggs, which will allow them to enjoy great tasting foods and sweets just as everyone else
does.
Are you after a new taste when it comes to breakfast? It seems that you can only fix your
eggs so many different ways before you start to get bored. If you would like to try something a
little different with your egg to spruce up the taste and flavor than try using this tip to make
your breakfast interesting rather then the same old boring taste. It simple, easy, cheap and
works as if you spent all day cooking. Scramble your eggs as you would any other time but
instead of just frying them add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar which will give your
eggs a zesty great taste. Adding milk makes your scrambled eggs fluffy while adding apple
cider vinegar will make them zesty.
If you are in the middle of baking only to realize that you are out of egg yolks that the recipe is
calling for then use white vinegar as a substitute. Using one tablespoon of white vinegar in
place of each egg yolk that you are short will work the same as if you had egg yolks. Your
recipes will turn out great tasting just the same as if you had used regular egg yolks.
If you are looking to add some calcium to your diet then try using
this tip to make a mixture very high in calcium. Create your own
calcium drink by using eggshells. Collect and rinse out the
eggshells in which you have used the eggs. After collecting up the
clean eggshells soak them in apple cider vinegar until they
dissolve which usually takes a few days. After the eggshells are
dissolved use as a drink that is very high is calcium. Keep your
bones healthy by adding a lot of calcium to your diet and one way to do that is by making this
fantastic drink loaded with calcium. Since you are using eggshells and inexpensive apple
cider vinegar you will be getting your calcium at very little cost.
Try adding a touch of apple cider vinegar to your hard-boiled eggs as they start boiling. This
will prevent them from cracking but if by chance one does manage to crack than the vinegar
will prevent the egg from spill out. Using apple cider vinegar will ensure that your hard-boiled
eggs will be perfect each and every time that you make them.
Whether you are trying to get perfect poached eggs, great hard-boiled eggs, needing a
substitute for eggs or making a drink high in calcium than using apple cider vinegar is the
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answer to each of your egg problems. Get the best eggs with apple cider vinegar so stock up
on your supply the next time you go shopping.
Treating a Cold or Illnesses with Vinegar
In today’s world we want try to eliminate as much medications as
possible. Using an all-natural alternative to heal and prevent
illnesses is much more appealing to people living today. The side
effects that some medications can cause could be much more
severe than the illness itself.
Symptoms from a common cold are just one illness that can be
relieved by an all-natural substance such as vinegar. That is right something so inexpensive
as vinegar can relieve symptoms that come along with a common cold. So if you want to join
millions of other individuals that are choosing to go all natural try this alternative method for
treating a common cold then try mixing one-quarter cup apple cider vinegar with one-quarter
cup of honey. To relieve the symptoms cause by the common cold take the entire mixture of
apple cider vinegar and honey. To help fight off the cold and get relief from the symptoms you
can take the mixture up to eight times a day. With this easy and inexpensive mixture of
vinegar and honey you will create a cold medication that will relieve your symptoms with out
making you drowsy, as most over the counter cold medications will leave you feeling.
If you suffer reoccurring sinus problem and hate the side effects that over the counter
medications and prescriptions drug cause than switch to an all-natural chemical free way of
relieving the symptoms. Relieve sinus pressure and pain by adding one fourth of a cup to a
half of a cup of vinegar to your vaporizer. If you do not own a vaporizer than you can also add
one fourth of a cup to a half of a cup of vinegar to a pan of steaming water for the same relief
that you would get with a vaporizer. Use this same method when your allergies act up in the
spring and fall. You can choose a vinegar vapor to relieve sinus flare-ups instead of chemical
medications that can have reactions such as drowsiness and other likely side effects.
A sore throat can be a agonizing and a real nuisance. You can try soothing your sore throat
with medications or use an all-natural solution such as gargling with a glass of water mixed
with a teaspoon of vinegar. You can swallow the mixture of vinegar and water after you
gargle. Add a little honey to add a sweet taste, which will make it easy to gargle and swallow.
Your throat will be feeling better in no time at all. A sore throat can hit you at the worse time
but you will not have to worry about running out in the middle of the night to find some
soothing solution when the answer to your problem is right in the pantry cabinet which is a
teaspoon of vinegar mixed in to a glass of water and an added touch of honey for taste.
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If suffering the symptoms from a common cold is not bad enough
along comes a low-grade fever. Adding vinegar to your drinking
water has become a very effective way of eliminating the lowgrade fever that may become present in chronic fever sufferers.
Simply add four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of
drinking water. You can drink up to one gallon of this apple cider
vinegar water mix a day, which will fight, off your fever.
Quickly cure an upset stomach with the use of vinegar. If your hit with an upset stomach try
drinking two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with one cup of water this will relieve you
of your upset stomach in no time at all. Keep in mind that the water can be warmed for a more
comforting drink.
Try using vinegar for your next cold. You will find out why millions of people are choosing the
all-natural cure over chemical medications with likely side effects. Stock up on your supply of
vinegar and you will always be prepared.
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There are so many uses around your house for vinegar. If you replace some of your
expensive cleaners with vinegar, you can save yourself some money. You can clean your
appliances, clothes, and many other household items with a few ounces of vinegar.
Clean your appliances with vinegar
If the inside of your dishwasher is starting to look disgusting, you
can clean it without a lot of scrubbing if you have a bottle of
vinegar in the cabinet. Pour three cups of vinegar into a bowl and
place the bowl right side up on the bottom rack of the dishwasher.
Do not replace any other dishes in the machine, but run it through
the wash and rinse cycles. Make sure to shut it off before the
drying cycle begins. The normal action of the dishwasher will splash the vinegar all over the
inside of the appliance, cleaning as it goes.
Hard water will clog up your coffeepot. To clean the pot, fill it with water, add one-fourth cup
vinegar and run it through the usual cycle. At the end of the cycle, fill the pot with clean water
and run it through again. Now the pot will make a fresh cup of coffee.
If you have hard water, your stream vents in your iron can also get clogged. When you are
ironing clothes and start to notice spots that were not there before, try this remedy. Pour
equal amounts of distilled water and vinegar into your iron’s reservoir. Turn the iron on and
make it stream and spray until the reservoir is empty. Your iron will be good as new.
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Other uses in the kitchen
The best cleaner and deodorizer you could possibly want is vinegar. This mild acid will clean
and shine nearly everything in the house. Mix one-cup vinegar and five cups water to clean
windows or eyeglasses. Use it full strength to kill stale food odors in kitchen containers. Dilute
it with water and boil it on the stove to get rid of unpleasant cooking smells. Moisten a paper
towel with vinegar and lay it over faucets to remove mineral deposits. If you dampen a cloth
with vinegar and wipe down walls, you can prevent grease buildup. This works great for
wiping greasy stove tops too. If you add one fourth cup vinegar to one gallon warm water to
clean and shine linoleum or no-wax vinyl floors. These are just a few of the potential uses for
vinegar in the kitchen.
Uses in the bathroom
If your showerhead seems to be sputtering, a buildup of mineral
deposits may be clogging the holes. Do not but a new
showerhead if you have some vinegar in the kitchen. Place the
showerhead in a pot and add enough vinegar to cover it well.
Heat the vinegar to just below boiling, then turn off the heat, and
let the showerhead soak for about eight hours. As it sits, the acid
in the vinegar will eat away the deposits. Rinse the showerhead, and it is ready to use. You
can use vinegar to clean the outside of your toilet and around the base of the toilet to keep it
fresh. If your radiator has a clogged valve, clean it with vinegar. First, shut off the valve then
turn it counterclockwise to remove it. Place the valve in a pan of vinegar and boil it on top of
the stove for twenty minutes. By then, the calcium deposits blocking the valve will have
dissolved. You can also wipe your windows squeaky clean with a little vinegar on a clean
cotton rag. You will get a clear streak free finish.
Sometimes you need a little extra oomph to clean a dirty surface. No problem if you have
vinegar. Sprinkle two tablespoons salt in a bowl and add two teaspoons of vinegar or enough
to make a paste. Use the mixture as a scouring powder, applying it with a sponge. It is gentle
and effective and produces no unpleasant or hazardous fumes. You can use this mixture on
your bathroom tile to get between the cracks and it will clean and deodorize as it cleans.
Vinegar will clean tile and Formica shower walls and inhibit the growth of mold and mildew
there. It is less expensive than the store bought cleaners.
Uses for vinegar around the house
You may not even realize all the ways that vinegar can come in
handy or useful. Seeing that vinegar can be used so much it a
natural choice when it comes to cleaning, taking odors out, getting
rid of bug and helps with many other jobs. Vinegar is readily
available not to mention economically cheaper than many
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cleaning solutions, bug sprays and weed killers that are available on the market today.
Vinegar is one single item available that can be used for many multiple uses. Read the
following to get many useful tips on using vinegar.
If you own a house that has the cast iron radiators then you know how important it is to keep
the valves clean and free of debris so that they function properly. To keep these valves clean
and in working order boil a pot with a solution of equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar.
Boil the valves for about twenty minutes. After boiling for twenty minutes in the solution made
up of apple cider vinegar and water take the valves out of the water and bake them in the
oven until they are dried out. To see how effective this apple cider vinegar and water solution
works at cleaning out your valves then take a look at the bottom of the pan that you had
boiled them in. Now your radiator valves will be clean and working properly for the heating
season.
Grass and weeds have a way of popping up in areas such as cracks in the sidewalk, driveway
areas, under porches and other odd areas. Are you one of these homeowners that has grass
growing up through your sidewalk leading to your front door? If so, try getting rid of with
vinegar it is very inexpensive and easy to use unlike store bought weed killer, which can be
very expensive and toxic to use. Once a day for three days straight you could pour hot
vinegar on the grass or weeds growing in between the cracks of the sidewalk eventually
killing it off and leaving your sidewalk weed free.
After remove the unsightly weeds and grass growing in between your sidewalk you just might
notice some staining that doesn’t seem to want to come off. Eliminating the staining is very
easy to do since all you have to do is pour straight vinegar unto the stain and let it soak over
night. After soaking for the night rinse the vinegar and the stain away. You will be left with a
stain free and weed free sidewalk.
Controlling an ant problem. In the summer we are plaque with
unwanted insects such as ants. Once you have notice one ant
look around and you will notice a dozen and a half close by.
Spraying the ants with such things as ant spray can be toxic to
children and pets so you may be limited on areas in which to
spray. Try using a non-toxic all-natural spray that is very effective
at keeping away the ants and other unwanted insects. Pour a
bottle of vinegar into a clean spray bottle and spray around the area in which is infested with
ants. This spray, which is cheap and easy to use, is effective in keeping away the ants so try
it out today.
If you hate the bugs that comes along with fresh garden vegetables then try using a solution
that will chase them away from your produce. This solution is as simple as grabbing a bottle
of vinegar and box of salt. Try washing the fresh vegetable in a mixture of vinegar and salt.
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The insects will quickly begin to float away from this mixture leaving you free from insects and
pests.
The uses of vinegar are endless and since a bottle of vinegar is cheap you can clean, kill
weeds and control ants and garden insects all while being easy on the pocketbook. Most
cleaners and pesticides are very toxic and at the same time leaving off a poisonous fume.
Avoid these toxic gases by using vinegar instead of cleaners or pesticides both is equally
effective in cleaning and getting rid of insects.
Using Vinegar and your Cat
If you have a cat or multiple cats than this article may be of
interest to you. Cats are so lovable and cute not to mention how
easy they are to take care of. The need attention just as any other
living creature and also needs a little care. Caring for a cat can be
relatively easy although the hardest part of taking care of a cat is
training it to go in the litter box. Speaking of the litter box this can
be a smelly and somewhat stinky part of taking care of your cat. If
you are looking for a way to clean your cat’s liter box then I have a very economical solution
to this problem. Keeping your cat’s litter box clean and fresh longer will save you money since
the litter will not need changing as often.
One easy, simple and cheap way of keeping your cat’s litter box clean and fresh is by the use
of vinegar. I change my cat’s litter twice a month and even at those times the litter is still
rather unsullied and fresh but staying on top of the job is half the battle. If you too are looking
for a way to keep your cat’s litter smelling fresh and clean then try this simple and easy step
for cleaning its litter box. First dump or discard your cat’s old used litter from its cat litter. After
removing the litter you will need to clean out the litter box with pure vinegar. You can first
rinse with warm water then thoroughly wash out the inside of the litter box with pure vinegar.
After washing out the litter box with pure vinegar let it air dry and refill the box with litter. After
you follow these steps your cat’s litter will be cleaner and fresher for a longer period of time as
opposed to cleaning the litter box with plan water.
If your cat seems to like your flower garden a little too much, so much so that you are having
a tough time keeping him or her out of it then you just may need to try this simple, easy and
inexpensive trick. Try sprinkling vinegar all around your flowerbed or garden by doing this you
will keep your cat from going into your flowerbed or garden and prevent it from tramping down
your plants and flowers. By sprinkling vinegar around your flowerbed you not only prevent
your cat from enter the flowerbed or garden but it will also prevent neighboring cats from
going in. When sprinkling vinegar on or around your plants you promote the acid level for your
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flowers. The use of vinegar also helps prevent other pests from entering into your garden
such as ants.
A child’s sandbox is one giant litter box for your cat not to mention
neighboring cats in the area. If your cat has decided to give your
child’s sandbox a test try then you need to stop this immediately.
A cat’s waste can be very harmful to young children so you need
to prevent any cat from going in your child’s sandbox and using it
for a litter box. Try pouring vinegar around the perimeter of the
sandbox on a weekly basis this will keep your cat and other
neighboring stray cats from entering into your child’s sandbox. Using vinegar will also keep
other unwanted bugs and pests from going into your child’s sandbox.
At some time or other your cat may get a skin infection if one does occur promote healing and
cut the growth of bacteria by rinsing your cat with vinegar weekly after its weekly bath. The
use of vinegar on your cat’s skin infection is a great healing solution that cost just pennies.
It is hard to believe that something as economical as vinegar can be so effective in curing a
skin infection cleans and deodorizes a litter box and keeps cats from entering a sandbox and
flowerbed. Vinegar is an all-natural substance that is used for a wide variety of cures and
cleaners. Stock up on vinegar on your next trip to the grocery store!
Using Vinegar Around The Farm
Do you have rabbits, chickens or even horses than you will find this article useful? With the
use of vinegar you can help take care of your pets and keep them healthy and happy. You will
find that using vinegar to help take car of your pets will be easy and easy on the pocket.
We will start with the horses first so if you have horses or know
someone who does this just maybe the solution you are looking
for. When owning horses we know that flies can be a common
problem for them. I always pitied my horses when the flies would
swarm around and they would swing their tails to try and get them
off or stomp their feet to shoo away the flies. I found a cheap and
very easy way in which to keep the flies away from my horses and
this just might help you too.
I started to add one fourth of a cup of vinegar to the horses grain every day and this started to
keep the flies away. When the horses eat the grain mixed with vinegar its coat will take on a
scent that is unpleasant to flies so they tend to keep their distant. Now don’t fret this scent is
not noticeable to you and will not bother your horses in fact my horse seemed happier and I
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know if he could of thanked me he would of as yours will too. You will see a big difference in
your horses behavior when you start to give your horse vinegar mixed with grain.
Caring for chickens are rather easy although they can get rather messy. If you have chickens
and often wonder how you can get the watering containers clean and free from mold then this
is an article for you. Keeping pets watering containers clean and free from mold is rather hard
especially when it comes to chickens. Cleaning these watering container have just gotten
easy when using vinegar. Simply soak the watering containers in warm or hot water and add
some vinegar.
Let the watering containers soak for at least five minutes this will loosen any debris and will
remove any mold that may start forming in the watering container. After the watering
container has soaked for five minutes simple remove from the water and spray with a hose to
clean off. This works well for chicken watering containers but as you can guess you will be
able to use this with technique with any type of animal watering container system.
Last but not least caring for your rabbits, which is my favorite.
Rabbits are relatively easy animals to care for. When you have
children it seems almost natural to have pets so we selected to
get rabbits since they are relatively easy to care for. I found the
hardest part of caring for our rabbits have been cleaning out the
food and watering bottle. Once the water has set in the bottle for
longer than a day it seems to get slimy leaving it a spot for mold to
grow. We don’t want this to happen so with the help of cleaning it out with vinegar we can get
rid of this problem and keep it from happening.
A rabbits watering bottle is similar to the ones that you would use for hamsters, gerbils, birds
and other small animals. Just take the watering bottles and let soak in warm to hot water with
vinegar added to it. After soaking in the water mixture for about five minutes or longer rinse
out several times with clean water. The bottle is now clean and ready to fill back up and give
to your pet. I found that having two water bottles is useful since your pet would have to go
without water while you are cleaning out the watering bottle but having two would eliminate
your pet being without water.
Using Vinegar As A Meat Tenderizer or Buttermilk
Have you ever been in the middle of cooking only to realize that you have ran out of meat
tenderizer? With out adding a meat tenderizer to your meat you just may end up with a very
tuff piece of meat. The next time you run out of meat tenderizer try substituting some thing
cheap and effective in tenderizing your beef and steak.
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After trying this method of tenderizing your meat you may never
go back to your old brand of meat tenderizer. All that is needed
when you want to tenderize your meat such as beef, steak or
other types of meat is vinegar. If you are making ribs, steaks,
roast beef or meats for soup than you just might need to add a
little tenderizer to the meat to keep them tender and juicy. You
can add a meat tenderizer to your ribs or roast all for just a few
pennies. The tenderizer that I am talking about is probably available in your own kitchen
pantry for just a few pennies. Simply by adding just one tablespoon of vinegar to your meat
when boiling your ribs or meats for soup will make the toughest of meat tender and mouth
watering.
I have virtually quit purchasing and using the regular store bought meat tenderizer since I
tried using one tablespoon of vinegar, which works so much better then meat tenderizers. The
vinegar actually works so well that even the toughest of meat will melt in your mouth after
falling of the bone. By using vinegar just once you will see how easy, inexpensive and
effective it works in tenderizing your meat.
What works best when cooking meats for soup such as beef stew boil the stew meat and add
one tablespoon of vinegar into the water, the vinegar will go to work on the meat and make it
tender and soft. Same goes for beef or steak just add one tablespoon of vinegar to the water
when baking your roast beef or steak and you could have a roast beef sandwich that you can
cut with ease and have the meat melt in your mouth. Don’t worry about the taste of vinegar
being in your meat you are adding just a small amount but enough to work wonders.
Another kitchen item that is easily substituted with the use of
vinegar is buttermilk. Buttermilk is an important ingredient called
for in many of our favorite holiday recipes and when you are in the
middle of baking and realize that you are out of buttermilk, the last
thing you that you want to do is go out and purchase buttermilk. If
you find yourself in this dilemma then use a quick fix substitute
instead of running out and purchasing buttermilk in the middle of
your baking. All you need to do is take one cup of regular milk and add one tablespoon of
vinegar to the milk after doing so let the milk stand for about five minutes. This milk will
thicken and will be ready to use in about five minutes, which is less time, then it would take to
run out to the local convenient store or shopping center.
Since I use very little buttermilk I find it very economical to just substitute the vinegar and milk
instead of purchasing buttermilk, which could be really costly, compared to one tablespoon of
vinegar and a cup of milk. I have less waste using vinegar instead of buttermilk since most
recipes only call for a cup or less so we end up throwing out unused portions after my baking
is done (buttermilk is not a beverage that my family prefers to drink).
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Actually buttermilk can be very fattening so when adding it to your favorite cookie recipe you
are adding tons of fat. If you substitute the buttermilk you will be decreasing the amount of fat
that you are adding to your recipe. I add one tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of skim milk
and let it stand for five minutes, the end result is the same but you will be adding much less
fat to your favorite cookies.
Using vinegar as a substitute for a meat tenderizer or as buttermilk are just two ways that
vinegar can be used.
Using Vinegar On Your Windshield
Does it seem that you spend more time in your car driving around
then you spend at home? Although home is where you would
rather be it just doesn’t seem to work out that way. With children
going to and from activities, work and just running around doing
household errands we seem to spend hours a day in our vehicle.
Since we are spending so much of our time in our vehicle we
would at least expect to have a clean windshield.
Have you ever been driving down the road only to come upon a great big juicy bug that gets
squashed on the windshield? Even with repeat washings with regular windshield cleaning
solution the bug still remains on the windshield annoying you. Try something a little different
to remove the bug from your windshield. In the summer months you may add three cups of
vinegar to your car’s reservoir, which will remove bugs and other hard to remove objects that
end up on your windshield. You will be left with a clean sparkling windshield every time you
spray.
When cleaning your vehicle try using vinegar. First you can place a mixture of vinegar and
water in a spray bottle and use on your vehicle’s windows inside and out. This mixture could
be used instead of using window cleaner. To clean your vehicle’s interior such as the
dashboard and steering wheel then try using warm water mixed with three tablespoons of
vinegar. Simply use this vinegar mixture by cleaning the surfaces with a soft cloth.
Keeping your windshield ice-free can be somewhat difficult especially if you have to park
outside over night in the winter months. I wish we could just skip the winter months and that
would be one way that we could keep our vehicle’s windshield frost and ice-free. Since we
can’t get rid of winter let’s eliminate the icy windshields. By using a mixture of three parts
vinegar and one part water you will have what it takes for a frost and ice-free windshield.
Place the mixture of three parts vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle. After parking
your car for the night spray your windshield with the vinegar mixture. With this mixture you will
wake to a frost free and ice-free windshield.
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Try not to forget to spray your vehicle at night this relieves the
hassle of waking up to find the windshield loaded down with frost
and ice. Since life gets so hectic we just might forget to spray the
windshield with a vinegar mixture the night before and when this
happens remember to have something on hand to defrost and
melt the frost and ice quickly in the morning instead of spending
wasted time cleaning and scraping your windshield. By using
vinegar you can get that ice and frost off of your windshield quick, easy and for a low-priced.
All you need to do is pure vinegar into a spray bottle and simply spray unto your vehicle’s
windows and just watch that ice and frost melt with ease.
There is no need to scrap and freeze your hands just start your car, spray the vinegar and
turn on the windshield wipers to clean away the mush and moisture on your window. This is
the quickest way I ever found to get my windshield clean from ice and frost so I can be on my
way. If you have to park outside in the winter I’m sure you’ll find this method is easy and
convenient
As you can see with the use of vinegar you can solve many of you car care needs. To keep
your windshield sparkling clean or free from frost and ice remember to use vinegar. Vinegar is
cheap and easy to use so on your next trip to the grocery store stock up on a supply of
vinegar so you always have it on hand.
Using Vinegar to Help Clear A Yeast Infection or as a Douche
A yeast infection is a very common problem facing many women
each day although a yeast infection isn’t only a problem faced by
women but also men and children alike. Yeast infections have
become such a common problem that over the counter
medications are now available for those individuals that have had
a yeast infection and know all the signs and symptoms to a yeast
infection. If you have ever purchased an over the counter
medication than you are well aware of the asking price of these costly treatments. Various
doses are available such as a one-day, a three-day or a seven-day treatment. If you are one
that has a problem with reoccurring yeast infections and are fed up with the costly
medications that are available over the counter to cure this medical problem then try a much
cheaper alternative method available to help prevent a onset of a yeast infection before it
happens.
You can keep buying the more costly medications that are available over the counter to help
cure your yeast infection or you can try an inexpensive treatment to prevent an onset of the
yeast infection without the use of medication but a more natural way of preventing a yeast
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infection that is so safe and mild that you could use it on a child. This all-natural way of
preventing a yeast infection is not only all natural but also a very inexpensive way of
preventing a yeast infection. Stop using that messy seven-day medication when you can start
using the all-natural way to cure your yeast infection by simply soaking in the bathtub.
If you are wondering just what this all-natural cure is then simply purchase a bottle of vinegar
then indulge yourself in a warm bath two times a week. By adding just one cup of vinegar to
your warm bath water twice a week will help prevent the reoccurrences of a yeast infection.
Preventing a yeast infection with just one cup of vinegar has never been easier or safer. With
any type of medications you are likely to be at risk for side affects, which can be mild to
severe, but that is the chance you take when taking any kind of medication to help care an
illness or infection. When using an all-natural way of preventing a yeast infection you are at a
much less risk for side effects.
Another safe and effective way in which to use vinegar is as a vaginal douche. Many doctors
recommend that females should douche on a regular basis while other women just take it
upon themselves to douche for a fresh clean feeling. Douching with a homemade douche will
save you money and plenty of time since this douche is very
easy and quick to make.
To make your own home made douche you will need a bottle
designed for douching (or some type of bottle that is similar to a
douching bottle) and vinegar (white vinegar works best). If you
haven’t noticed already many douches are made with white
vinegar also so your home made douche will be similar to the type of douche that you would
have purchased at the drug store. Once you found a bottle for douching than add one cup of
white vinegar to the bottle the next step for you to do would be to fill the rest of the bottle with
water (warm water works best especially if you are going to use it immediately, this will leave
you have a more comfortable douche). You will be feeling clean and fresh feeling for just
pennies, which is much less than you would pay for a douche that has been purchased at the
local store.
You could use these two money saving tips to help you save money by making items in stead
of purchasing expensive store bought products that you are already using for your personal
hygiene. Both products are easy and inexpensive to make and use. Help cure and prevent
problems with yeast infections by the simply soaking in a cup of vinegar twice a week and if
you choose you could also douche with a cup of white vinegar and water so you can be left
with a fresh and clean feeling.
Using vinegar to make flavored oils
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Flavored vinegars and oils are very popular and they make great
gifts that you can make from your own kitchen. You can buy
flavored vinegars and oils in the stores, however they can be
expensive. Instead of buying them, try to make your own version
with a few simple ingredients.
Flavored vinegars and oils are a great kick to marinades and
sauces. If you grow your own herbs, then this is a great way to use up any excess before the
growing season is over.
To make a vinegar base you will need the following:
• 1 small bunch of parsley
• 1 teaspoon of peppercorns
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled
• 1 quart of your choice of vinegar: cider, white distilled, rice wine, white wine, or red wine
Place the parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a 2-quart ceramic or glass bowl. Bring the vinegar
to a boil. Pour the vinegar over the herbal mixture in the bowl. Cover and let the mixture stand
for two days. Strain the mixture and decant into a sterilized bottle. Add one to three sprigs of
herbs of your choice. Seal the bottle with a cork or lid. Let stand for two more weeks before
using.
To make flavored oils you will need the following:
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 8 to 10 sprigs of your choice herbs
• Olive oil to fill the container you are using
• 1 sterile bottle or wide mouth canning jar
Place the herbs and peppercorns into the sterile bottle or wide mouth-canning jar. Use a
funnel to decant the olive oil into the bottle to cover the herbs. Seal and let stand for one
month before using.
You can use these flavored vinegars and oils in salads, marinades, or to glaze pans. These
are great and you can make them yourself with vinegar and other ingredients that you may
already have in your kitchen.
Vinegar a cleaner and sanitizer
Vinegar is well known as a cleaning and sanitizing agent. It is especially effective in removing
inorganic soils and mineral deposits such as hard water stains. As a sanitizer it is effective
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against a broad range of bacteria, yeasts and molds, destroying or reducing these organisms
to acceptable levels.
Vinegar has been found to be effective as a rinse agent in reducing levels of Ecoli on various
countertop surfaces. Vinegar’s chemical properties make it a cleaner and sanitizer with
several advantages:
• Biodegradable
• Easy to dispense and control
• Safe for stainless steel
• Less likely to leave harmful residues
• Pleasant clean odor
• Nontoxic and safe
Important uses for vinegar have been:
• To reduce micro organisms in slaughterhouses and poultry plants
• To reduce mineral and lime deposits
• To prevent milk stone buildup in tanks used by the milk industry
• To clean vehicles and construction equipment
• To wash and rinse walls and ceilings in restaurants and foods establishments
Vinegar is not only used in many households but also in many businesses and industries.
Vinegar can just about replace any expensive and harsh cleaner you can buy. Vinegar is a
safe way to make sure that your home or business is clean and sanitized.
Vinegar Can Help Beat Colds
If you are like most people, then you get colds and even the flu in
the winter and hate paying the high prices of over the counter cold
medicines in the pharmacies. Not only do you hate to pay the
incredible prices but also you hate to take the medicines because
the make you feel drowsy and some may leave you with a bad
taste in your mouth.
If you have these problems and have problems with fighting the flu or colds, you can try some
of these quick and inexpensive solutions using vinegar. You can use vinegar as a natural
solution to your cold and flu needs instead of the expensive medication at the store or in
some cases if you do not have time to run to the store.
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One good alternative treatment for colds is mixing one-quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with
a quarter cup of honey. Take this entire mixture to feel relief from your cold symptoms. You
can use this solution up to eight times a day to fight off your cold.
If you are a person that suffers from sinus problems but do not like to take the chemicals
prescribed for sinus reactions, there is an alternative. Add one quarter to one half cup of
vinegar to your vaporizer at home or to a pan of steaming water. This is also a good relief
when your allergies are acting up from the weather changing, plants, or animals.
If you are like me, then you know there is nothing worse than having a sore throat. When your
throat hurts, you just feel miserable no matter what you are doing. If you have a sore throat,
you can soothe a throat by using a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle the
solution and then swallow. If you would like to make the solution taste better, then you can
add a touch of honey.
If you give some of these vinegar remedies a try, you will probably find out that you do not
need to spend a fortune on cold medication. You will also appreciate the fact that you do not
have to go out and fight crowds at store when you are not feeling well. Vinegar is something
that everyone should have on hand at home. You never know when a cold or flu is going to
pay you a visit.
Vinegar for Soap Scum & Hard Water Stains
Many people have very hard water, which can cause much
damage to sinks, toilets and bathtubs over the years. The need to
use a greater amount of detergents is necessary when having
hard water and soap scum seems to be much worse when you
have hard water. The tub or sink seems to be the spot in which to
notice a soap scum build up. This build up is very hard to remove
and may require a lot of cleaners and many applications. If you
are wondering just how to get your sink, tub and toilet sparkling clean by removing hard water
stain and getting rid of soap scum build up.
Let’s start at the toilet. Having a clean sparkling toilet is a must in any house. With a clean
looking toilet your bathroom will also appear clean. When the bathroom appears to look clean
then the whole house will also appear freshly cleaned. Cleaning your toilet can be easy, fast
and easy on the pocket when using pure vinegar. That’s right you don’t even need to use
expensive cleaners that claim to remove hard water stains but fail to live up to their claims.
By adding three cups of pure vinegar to the toilet bowl and scrubbing it with a toilet bowl you
will eliminate any hard water stains that have been left behind even if the stains have been
left behind for years. You also can add three cups of pure vinegar to the back holding tank
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portion of the toilet this will remove any hard water stains back there and leave the water
fresh that is going from the holding tank down to the toilet bowl. So clean the toilet portion of
your bathroom with pure vinegar and you will be surprised just how effective it tends to be.
Cleaning your bathroom sink can be just as easy and cheap as cleaning up your toilet.
Actually any sink in your house can be cleaned with ease with the help of pure vinegar. You
should first get a clean spray bottle and fill it with pure vinegar. Do not dilute the pure vinegar
with water you use full strength pure vinegar. When you are ready to start cleaning just simply
spray all over your sink. Let this stand for just a few minutes longer if stands are heavier. After
a few minutes just wipe clean with a soft cloth. With pure vinegar you have no hard scratchy
abrasives that could harm your porcelain as some cleaners have in them. You will not only
remove hard water stains but also removes soap scum.
Now cleaning the bathtub and shower surround which can be the
hardest cleaning job in the bathroom. Do you get that bathtub ring
around the bottom of your bathtub? It can be a tough job trying to
get it off. In the past I’ve used many types of cleaners that needed
repeat treatment to remove this ring and not to mention the strong
smell that comes from the cleaners.
If you are sick and tired of cleaning your bathtub with harsh abrasives and strong smelling
chemical cleaners then try using pure vinegar which also costs much less than many leading
cleaning brands. You will need to put vinegar in a spray bottle as I mentioned in the last
paragraph. Do not dilute the pure vinegar you will need to have it full strength. Simply spray
the vinegar on the bathtub and tub surround and let stand for a few minutes longer if the soap
scum or hard water stains are heavier. Once you’ve let the pure vinegar stand for several
minutes wipe clean with ease. With the use of pure vinegar you will be left will a sparkling
clean tub and surround.
Remember to skip the cleaning aisle on your next shopping trip and head toward the vinegar.
Stock up on pure vinegar and use it instead of other household cleaners for a sparkling
shining bathroom.
Vinegar tips for sensitive skin
If you have sensitive skin then you know that you have to be very
careful of the chemicals and products that you use on your skin.
Harsh chemicals can be harmful to your skin and do more damage
than good. There are products out there that you can buy just for
sensitive skin; however, they can be expensive and sometimes
hard to find. Vinegar can take the place of many of those harsh
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products and save you money at the same time. For most people, vinegar is harmless and
safe for most skin types, especially sensitive skin.
Bath
If you have sensitive skin, you can use vinegar in your bath water to keep away bacteria that
can cause infections or rashes. This is especially a good idea in the summer months, when
we want to wash away the perspiration and bacteria that we have on our bodies from the
heat. If you have trouble controlling dry and chapped skin in the dry winter months, use half
water and half vinegar solution soaked on a cloth and apply to the affected areas. You can
also use this in your bath to prevent your skin from chapping and cracking. If you get rashes
or pimples after shaving, use some apple cider vinegar as aftershave. There are no harmful
ingredients in the vinegar and it will not burn or irritate the area any more.
Healing
If you or someone you know uses plaster or clay on a daily basis, then you know that it is
important to find relief from a ph imbalance because of the alkali in the material that is used.
Use a half and half water and vinegar mixture to soak your hands in for five minutes a day to
minimize the affects of the plaster or clay on your hands. If you have trouble with swollen skin,
run vinegar on the area; it is just as effective as ice. If you suffer from bruises, then you know
how long, they can take to heal. Soak a cotton ball in vinegar and apply it to the bruise for one
hour.
The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing
process. If you are someone that gets cold sores and hate using
the awful medicine it takes to heal them, then try this. As soon as
you feel the first tingling signs of a cold sore, apply vinegar to the
area and keep reapplying three or four times. This may sting a
little at first, but this means that it is working. After that, use
Vaseline to soothe the area. If you apply this at the first signs of a
cold sore, this will prevent the cold sore completely.
Remedies
If you have itchy burning skin because you suffer from hemorrhoids, try some vinegar for fast
relief. Use a cotton ball or cloth soaked in vinegar and dab on the affected area. If you find
that using full strength vinegar does not agree with you, then mix it with some water. If you
have a wart on your hand or foot, then try soaking the area in warm apple cider vinegar for
fifteen minutes a day for two weeks. This may take a little longer than other methods, but it
does work. You can also get rid of warts by applying a lotion of half cider vinegar and half
glycerin. Apply this daily to the warts until they dissolve. If you want faster results, then try this
suggestion. If you soak pennies in vinegar until the vinegar turns green, and you give your
wart a bath in the green vinegar every night, your wart will be gone within a week.
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Vinegar Uses for Cooking
Here are some quick uses for vinegar around the kitchen:
Add a teaspoon or so of white vinegar to your cooking water while
cooking cauliflower. It will retain a whiter color.
Cheese will last longer if you store it in a vinegar-soaked cloth.
If you only have a little ketchup left in the bottle, add a bit of
vinegar and give it a good shake and you will have a bit more.
Add a bit of white vinegar to the water when you are boiling your eggs. This will help prevent
the shells from cracking.
Add some vinegar to the water when you are cooking your cabbage in to remove the stinky
cabbage smell.
Add one-teaspoon vinegar for every three egg whites and you will have fluffier meringues.
When you are boiling meat, add some vinegar, this will help make the meat tender.
To cook rice without sticking add a spoon full of vinegar in it.
Add a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for five minutes and you have
made buttermilk.
Add one tablespoon of vinegar to the water when you are boiling potatoes to avoid them from
going black.
You can rub vinegar on the cut end of a ham to prevent it from molding when storing it in the
refrigerator. Instead of using lemon on your fish, try using a few teaspoons if vinegar. It tastes
great and will keep your fish moist.
Add some vinegar to fruit salad to keep the fruit preserved until it is served. Let your wilted
vegetables soak in cold water mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar and they will be crisp and
fresh again.
To make the crust on your homemade baked bread shine, just before the bread is done
baking, take it out and spread some vinegar on the crust. Return the bread to the oven to
continue baking and you will be surprised at the results.
If you add a little vinegar to your water when you are cooking pasta, it will lower the starch.
This will make your pasta less sticky and easier to handle. If you are a bean lover, but hate
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the gas that it sometimes produces, soak your favorite beans in vinegar overnight and rinse
well before cooking them.
When you are making scrambled eggs, add a little vinegar to
them. Milk will make them fluffy, but vinegar will give them a little
zest. If you are poaching eggs, add a little vinegar to the water.
This will help the egg keep its shape without absorbing any of the
flavors.
If you want a new way to eat French fries, try dipping them in
vinegar. You will not believe how good it is. If you are having salad, but are out of salad
dressing, mix two tablespoons of vinegar with one-tablespoon dry red wine and shake well.
Alternatively, you can mix the vinegar with olive oil and it tastes just as well.
Add one teaspoon of vinegar to every box of jello to keep your jello firmer. When you are
making your own icing for cakes, to keep it from being lumpy and sugary, add a drop of
vinegar to it.
If you want sour cream, but do not have any, make your own. Mix one-fourth skim milk to one
cup of cottage cheese and teaspoon of vinegar, and you have your own homemade sour
cream. Vinegar is a secret ingredient of many people for great coleslaw.
If you have plastic containers that still have that old egg or tuna smell in them and you cannot
get rid of it try some vinegar. Rinse them with vinegar and then wash with soap and water.
Vinegar Uses Outside the House
There are many different ways to use vinegar outside your house. Like the uses for inside the
house, replacing your outside cleaners and chemicals with vinegar will save you money as
well as save you from smelling harsh and dangerous chemicals.
You can kill your unwanted grass on sidewalks and driveways.
Mix some vinegar and water and spray on the grass repeatedly
until the grass dies off. To kill unwanted weeds in your yard, spray
vinegar full strength on growth until plants have starved. You can
also increase your soil acidity by adding vinegar to your tap water
when you are watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas.
You can keep ants away from your house by spraying around doors, appliances, and along
areas where ants are known. You can also keep cats away from areas where you do not want
the cat to walk, sleep or scratch on by sprinkling vinegar on those spots. Keep your dogs from
scratching behind his ears by using a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar to wipe them.
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Vinegar also works great it your dog or cat has odor from a skunk. Just rub the fur with full
strength vinegar and then rinse. Keep chickens from pecking each other by adding a little
vinegar to their drinking water.
You can polish the chrome on your car with full strength vinegar. You can also use vinegar to
clean the windows on your car. Bumper stickers have their place, but sometimes those
stickers have more staying power than you think. To remove an outdated sticker, coat it
liberally with vinegar, let it sit until the vinegar has thoroughly penetrated the paper, and then
scrape it off.
The vinegar will loosen the glue and make the rest of the job much easier. It also works great
for cleaning the windows on your home, both inside and out. You can wipe down clean metal
surfaces with a vinegar solution, one part vinegar to five parts water to prep the surface for
painting. This reduces the incidence of peeling.
Another sweet but deadly bait for fruit pests is one-cup water, one half-cup apple cider
vinegar, one fourth cup sugar and one tablespoon molasses. Pour about an inch of this
mixture into soup cans with the lids removed or into individual yogurt containers. Hang two or
three traps on each fruit tree. Clean and refill the traps as necessary.
You can clean the aluminum siding on your house with some vinegar and water. Instead of
buying the expensive house washing cleaners, just replace them with vinegar. Your house will
be cleaner then it ever has. You can remove stubborn hard water sprinkler spots and streaks
on glass with undiluted vinegar.
You can use vinegar as a cleaner in the garage or basement. These are usually areas where
you will find grease and grime. Vinegar mixed with equal parts of water becomes a great
grease cutter. You can use it on your work areas or where you have grease buildup. You can
use it full strength for the more difficult grease stains.
Vinegar also makes a great cleaner for tools. Like above, vinegar
cuts through grease and will make your tools look brand new
again. For the tools with the really stuck on grease, let them soak
in full strength vinegar for a short time and you will be surprised at
the difference.
You can also set a bowl of vinegar in the garage or basement and
it will absorb the unwanted odors that you have been trying to get rid of but never could
before. Soak new propane lantern wicks in vinegar for several hours. Let dry before using.
Will burn longer and brighter.
If you live on a farm, you can clean milking equipment with vinegar. Rinse with the vinegar to
leave the system clean, odorless, and bacteria free without harmful chemical residue.
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If you have been outside to long and have a nasty sunburn, you can relive the pain by lightly
rubbing white or cider vinegar on the area. You can reapply as often as needed.
Washing your hands in vinegar
Your hands are so over worked and under cared for. At times my
hands look like an Easter eggs, which is beautifully, dyed in many
shades of colors. Does this sound like your hands, at times? So
many things have a way of staining our hands, which include koolaide, food coloring or many other foods. Some stains seems like
they won’t come off even with multiple scrubbings and washings.
To get that staining off quick and easy with out any harsh soaps and chemicals try using
apple cider vinegar to wash your hands. It is simple, easy and very inexpensive with out any
harsh chemicals and soaps that could irritate sensitive skin. With the use of apple cider
vinegar simply pour on to your stained hands and rub together with in seconds you will see
the stained color lifting right from your skin.
Easter is the worst on our hands since the dye from dying Easter eggs stains our hands and
arms no to mention the table, chairs and floor. But what would Easter be like without making
brightly colored Easter eggs. If your hands and arms are left color stained than try rubbing
apple cider vinegar on them. After rubbing the apple cider vinegar on your hands, you will
start to see the color lifting off of your arms and hands with ease with in seconds, rinse the
vinegar with warm water and repeat the steps if necessary. More often than not you will not
need to repeat the steps since the apple cider vinegar is very effective in releasing food
coloring such as Kool-aide, food dye and other foods that stain.
If the same substance stained your counter top or table that stained your hands then go
ahead and use the apple cider vinegar to clean the stained color off of your counter tops,
table, chairs, floors and all other food stained items.
When peeling onions you will end up with that smell of onions on your hands for what seems
like days at a time. If you avoid peeling onions because you can’t stand the smell left behind
on your hands then you need to find a way to get the smell off so you can keep peeling the
onions to flavor your foods. If smelly hands seems to be a problem for you after you peel
onions then try using apple cider vinegar. Simply by rubbing apple cider vinegar on your
hands after peeling an onion your hands will be relieved of the smell. It is amazing how the
apple cider vinegar absorbs the odor of the onion from your skin. It is effective, easy and a
reasonably priced way of getting rid of the soar odor left behind by onions.
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The same way an onion leaves the odor on your hands it also
could leave an odor behind on your chopping board and counter
tops. If this is the case than remove the odor fast and easy
without harsh cleaning solutions, by using a mixture of warm
water and one cup of apple cider vinegar to wipe done your
counter tops and chopping board you will be eliminating
unpleasant odors that have been left behind by onions.
Using apple cider vinegar as a way of removing food coloring and other stains from your
hands, arms, table, counter tops and other kitchen items is a very successful way of removing
the stains with out using harsh chemicals that could irritate the skin causing more problems.
The same technique can also be used on your hands, counter tops and chopping board to
help relieve the unpleasant odor. On your hands just pour the apple cider vinegar into your
hands then rub them together this will remove both the odor and stain. Using the apple cider
vinegar mixture on your counter tops, table, chopping boards and etc. try using warm water
mixed together with one cup of apple cider vinegar this will leave your kitchen stained free
and odorless.