45 USES FOR VINEGAR

unleash the power of vinegar―an cleaner

products huddled under your sink. try these tips to see how vinegar

brighten coffee cups and teacups. gently scrub stains

kill bathroom germs. spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. wipe clean

overnight. scrub with

lose the carpet stain. make a paste of 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar

wipe off a dirty faucet. to get rid of lime buildup

stop static cling. add

vinegar solution. add of distilled

vinegar to a pot of water

restore handbags and shoes. wipe distilled vinegar on scuffed leather bags and shoes. it will restore their shine and help hide the marks

banish weeds. pour distilled vinegar on the weeds growing in the cracks of your walkway and driveway. saturate the plant so the vinegar

reaches the roots

liven droopy flowers. don't throw out cut flowers once they start to wilt. instead

to a of water. pour the solution into your vase

soaked in vinegar on mosquito bites and insect stings. it

make nail polish last longer. before you apply polish

keep car windows frost-free. prevent windows from frosting over in a storm by coating them

part water. the acidity hinders ice

let your dog shine. spray your dog

solution is a cheap alternative to expensive

battle litter-box odor. cat litter can leave behind an unwelcome smell. eliminate it by pouring a half-inch of distilled vinegar into the empty

kill bacteria in meat. marinating in

vinegar knocks out bacteria and tenderizes the meat. create a marinade

by adding balsamic vinegar for

every of meat to your own blend of herbs

spices. let the meat sit anywhere from minutes to 24 hours

on how strong you want the flavor

prevent cracked eggs. prevent eggs from cracking as they hard-boil by adding two tablespoons of vinegar to the water. the eggs will stay

intact

steam away a microwave mess. fill a bowl

fills the microwave

freezes

salad dressing out of the jar

cap on tightly and shake. the remaining condiments will slide out

rinse fruits and vegetables. add 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar to one pint water. use the mixture to wash fruits and vegetables

thoroughly. the solution kills more pesticide residue than does water

brighter easter eggs. before your kids dye easter eggs

keeps the dye bright and prevents the color from streaking

loosen a rusted screw. pour vinegar onto the screw

remove gum. to remove gum from

hair

warm vinegar over the gum

the area. the gum will dissolve

keep cheese from molding. wrap cheese in a vinegar-soaked cloth

renew a loofah. soak your loofah in equal parts vinegar and water

parts vinegar and water

smooth

brighten your hair. remove hair product buildup by rinsing a tablespoon of vinegar through your hair once a month

freshen fabrics. fill a spray bottle

floor

down the wax

coffee pot once a month

letting it run a full cycle

clean your scissors. when your scissor blades get sticky

unclog drains

flaky

soften your feet. summer sandals leaving you

parts warm water. the vinegar removes dead skin

so

brightener

straight up or

can make your life cheaper and easier

freshen up the fridge. clean the shelves and walls

eliminate odors. swab plastic containers

save a garment. to remove

scorch marks on fabrics

cloth. this technique also works on antiperspirant

stains

toilet brush and flush

the residue the next day.

renew paint brushes. to remove old paint

to a simmer. clean

cloth

clothes

make old socks look new. get the

stains out of old socks and sweaty gym clothes by soaking them in a

in the stained clothes. let them soak overnight

stained clothes are and bright

put an end to itching. dab a cotton

will stop them from itching and help disinfect

the area so they heal faster

whiten your teeth. brush your teeth once a week

will help prevent bad breath

will help your manicure last

pet-care products

like fleas and ticks

litter box. let stand

morning without rinsing

floors

take a relaxing bath. add

surface

price tags. instead

then wipe the glue away

sanitize pet accidents. you can remove the stain―and smell―of your pet's accident by mixing

thoroughly

restore showerhead pressure. if your showerhead gets clogged

rust the metal

the drain. let the products bubble and foam

over your scalp

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