- Meat tenderizer ~ 1/4c balsamic vinegar per 2lbs meat, soak overnight
Cleaning:
- Car ~ Spray 3 parts vinegar to 1 part water on windshield to keep frost-free
- Carpet Cleaner ~ combine w/baking soda to make paste, apply with old toothbrush and let dry, vacuum.
- Coffeepot Cleaner ~ 3 parts vinegar to 1 part water run through machine (check manufacturer 1st if it's a single serve machine)
- Dishwasher - use instead of rinse agent
- Dishwasher Cleaner ~ put cup full of vinegar in d/w and run, then sprinkle 1c baking soda in bottom and run again
- Drain Cleaner ~ pour down drain and let soak
- Fridge ~ wash w/equal parts vinegar and water to deodorize and clean
- Garbage Disposal ~ run frozen vinegar cubes thru
- Hard Water Deposits ~ soak in vinegar
- Label Remover ~ soak in vinegar, scrape w/razor or credit card
- Laundry ~ 1 c per load instead of fabric softener; 1/2 c to wash cycle to soften new clothes and prevent color fading; use straight as stain lifter; run 1 c in empty machine to clean it
- Microwave ~ Run 1c water, 1c vinegar on H 4 mins, wipe down
- Mold & Mildew Remover ~ Equal parts water and vinegar
- Room Deodorizer ~ 1 c in bowl
- Sponge Cleaner ~ Soak in 1 c vinegar, then microwave 2 mins
- Stainless Steel ~ undiluted
- Toilet Cleaner ~ Soak 2-3 c vinegar overnight, then scrub
- Wallpaper Remover - Equal parts water and vinegar in spray bottle. Spray, wait 20 min, scrape
- Window Cleaner ~ 1/2 c vinegar, 1/2 c rubbing alcohol, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, 4 c water
Household:
- Deodorize containers ~ spray on bread, close in container, set overnight
- Deodorize room ~ simmer on stovetop
- Drain unclog ~ pour in 1/2c vinegar and 1/4c baking soda
- Garden Pest Repellent ~ spray around garden; soak corn cobs in to repel rabbits
- Grass killer ~ spray, then cover w/garbage bag secured by rock for few days
- Indoor Pest repellent ~ spray around window and door frames; on plants;
- Weed killer ~ spray
Misc:
- Conditioner ~ apply 1 c after shampooing
- Flea Repellent ~ Mix equal parts vinegar and water in spray bottle