A few weeks ago my Mum gave me a book 'Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary things' which has fantastic tips for both saving the dosh and the planet. After deciding to put more effort into creating the life I want i.e. more sustainable, less waste, back to basics, as natural and organic as possible I've browsed this book with great interest. My most recent decision is to start making my own cleaning products and found that vinegar and baking soda are the key ingredients. White Vinegar has so many uses (180 at least) that I just couldn't resist sharing some of them here.
Vinegar around the house:
Get rid of smoke smells, and other strong odors, by placing a shallow bowl, about 3/4 full, of white or cider vinegar in the room where the scent is the strongest and the smell should be gone in a day.
Unclog and deodorise drains with a combination of vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by 1 cup of vinegar down drain and when the foaming subsides flush with hot tap water. Wait 5 mins then flush with cold water.
Erase ballpoint pen marks by wiping them off with a sponge and full strength vinegar.
Remove carpet stains with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of white vinegar rubbed into the stain. Leave to dry and then vacuum.
Disinfect chopping boards by spraying with undiluted white vinegar after each use.
Get rid of ants by pouring equal parts of water and vinegar into a spray bottle and spraying around areas you see ants.
Clean windows with a mixture of water and vinegar in a spray bottle. For best results wipe of with newspaper.
Have a go!
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