Vinegar And Its Uses I have started to put together some things that vinegar can be used for(apart from putting it on your fish and chips) There is no need to buy special cleaning liquids,just have a a bottle of white vinegar in your cleaning cupboard. AIR FRESHENER A saucer of vinegar left in the corner of a room acts as an air freshener, removing all odours such as cigarette smoke etc. RUST REMOVER Soak a corroded bolt etc. in a small container of vinegar for several days and the rust will begin to dissolve. LABEL REMOVER Soak label/sticker with vinegar leave until saturated, then peel off. SHOE CLEANER Remove winter salt stains from shoes by wiping with a cloth dampened in a vinegar solution (1 tablespoon vinegar to a cupful of water). WINDOW WASHER Clean windows with a solution of 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 2 pints (1 litre) warm water. Wash from top to bottom on the inside of windows and from side to side on the outside. This way you will be able to tell on which side any smears are. KETTLE CLEANER Lime deposits in kettles can sometimes be removed by filling with equal parts vinegar and water. Bring to boil then leave to stand overnight. Empty out vinegar solution, refill with clean water, reboil. Empty out again and then use in the usual way. STEAM IRON CLEANER Mineral deposits may be removed from an old steam iron by filling it with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water and letting it steam until dry. Rinse the tank with clean water, refill it and shake water through steam holes over an old piece of material. Test on old cloth before ironing. It is not advisable to try this on a new iron as the acidity of the vinegar may damage the iron. STERILIZER Put a cup full of white vinegar and top up with water in a spray bottle use it on your work tops . It cleans and sterilizes and leaves a nice shine HAND CLEANER Remove cooking smells from hands by rinsing them with vinegar and then wash thoroughly with soap and water. LAUNDRY AID Perspiration marks can be eliminated by soaking them with vinegar before laundering in the usual way. Collars and cuffs can be cleaned by rubbing a thick paste of baking soda and vinegar onto the stains before washing in the usual way. WASHING WALLS Vinegar can remove harsh stains off of walls with ease. It can remove nicotine stains if you have smokers or pen and crayon from little ones. Use vinegar just to wipe down your walls for normal washing it absorbs odours and clean the walls without striping the paint. Vinegar is a natural neutralizer so it will freshen the air and leave your house smelling clean. DISHWASHER Use vinegar in your dishwasher to remove build-up from the dishwashing detergent or use it as a rinse aid to leave your dishes streak-free. Run a cup of vinegar through a full dishwashing cycle once a month to clean and deodorize your dishwasher. Also you can use it in the sink in hot water with washing up liquid to remove soap build-up and water deposits from glassware. FLOOR CLEANER It is safe on your no wax vinyl, wood and tile floors. It removes dirt and build-up while leaving the floor looking clean and shiny. Add a ½ cup of vinegar to 1 gallon of water and mop up those dirty, messy floors with ease. You can also use it in the spray mops for quick clean-ups. BLOCKED SINK If the water is not running away properly,its most likely the pipe is blocked, put some bicarbonate of soda down the plug hole,then tip cup full of white vinegar you will see it frizz up, leave for 1 hour then run fresh water , it should now be clear. HAIR TREATMENT Put a shine on dark, greasy hair by adding a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to your last rinsing water. RELAXER Add 8 fl. oz (225 ml) cider vinegar to a bath of warm water and soak for at least 15 minutes - this should relieve aching muscles or itching skin. PAIN RELIEVER Hot vinegar compresses can sometimes ease discomfort of a strain or sprain. If, however, the pain continues medical advice should be sought in case a bone has been fractured. ACHING FEET put one cup full of white vinegar to a bowl of warm water soak your feet for 20 minutes,you wont believe how refreshing your feet feel after Back To Sitemap This Midi music is used with permission From(c)Margi Harell.if you want to use her music please visit her website for permission CDs are available from Margi Harrell. Margi Harrell