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Top 10 Uses for Vinegar




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Top 10 Uses for Vinegar
From "Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean" 2/10/08

Still not convinced that vinegar is a must-have in every home? Check out this list:

1. Cleaning drains Pour 1/2 cup baking soda in the drain, followed by 1/2 cup vinegar; the mixture will foam as it cleans and deodorizes. Use every few weeks to keep drains clean.
2. Mildew on plastic shower curtains Put the shower curtain in the washing machine with light-colored towels; add 1 cup white vinegar to the detergent and wash.
3. Soap scum on shower Spray on vinegar, scrub and rinse.
4. Toilet hard-water rings Shut off water at the tank and flush to remove as much water as possible. Spray vinegar on the ring, sprinkle in borax and scrub with drywall sandpaper.
5. Showerhead deposits Pour white vinegar into a plastic bag, tape to the showerhead and leave overnight. Brush the showerhead to remove remaining deposits.
6. Softening laundry Fill dispenser with 1/4 cup white vinegar to soften laundry without leaving odors.
7. Cleaning vinyl floors Add 1/4 cup vinegar to 1 gallon hot water for spotless floors.
8. Cleaning windows Mix 50 percent white vinegar with 50 percent water in a spray bottle. Spray glass surfaces and wipe dry.
9. Neutralize pet odors Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Pour on stained areas and blot; never rub to remove stains and odors.
10. Greasy dishes Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar to liquid dish soap to boost its cleaning power.

Multipurpose Uses for Vinegar

Vinegar is an excellent multipurpose cleaner for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry -- and even outdoors.
Setting color in clothes Add 1 cup white vinegar to a container of warm water and soak the fabric for 30 minutes to an hour.

Suede stains Blot the stain with vinegar on a cloth after first testing in an inconspicuous place on the fabric. The acids in the vinegar are excellent for removing stains. Set the nap with a suede brush or a toothbrush while it's wet and after it dries.

Steam irons Mix a solution of 50 percent vinegar and 50 percent water and pour in the water reservoir. Let the iron steam for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn it off and let it cool for an hour. Turn it back on and heat until it's steaming. Finally, turn it off and pour out the water. Swab out the steam vents on the plate with a pipe cleaner and iron over an old cloth or towel to remove any remaining water deposits.

Perspiration stains Heat white vinegar until it's warm, pour in a spray bottle and spray on the perspiration stains. Sprinkle the stained area with borax and spray again with vinegar. Work the mixture in, using your thumbs. Let it set for approximately 15 minutes and launder as usual.

Tip: Clean a scorched iron with a paste of vinegar and salt. Vinegar is an acid and salt is an abrasive that combine to remove the scorched material.