Vinegar

For some reason I feel very 1950's bringing this subject up. But, I'm doing it anyway.

A couple years ago I heard some ladies on a talk show talking about all the ways that you can use vinegar in your home. Until then, I thought it was just a topping for brussel sprouts:-).

I thought you all might be interested in trying it out for yourselves...so here goes the list of places to put it to work:

1. Microwave: To clean out put a small bowl of vinegar in the microwave and cook for a couple minutes, or until the vinegar is splashing out a little. Take a rag and wipe down microwave, everything will come right off!
2. Grease: To remove grease from countertops or another area, just spray a little vinegar on the area and wipe.
3. Carpet: To remove carpet stains mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt and spray on area. Let it soak for a few minutes and scrub with damp cloth. For hard stains, add 2 tablespoons borox or oxy clean to the mixture.
4. Strollers: I scrubbed a light colored stroller with a little hot water, vinegar, and a couple tablespoons of oxy clean and then hosed it down with water. It looked brand new when I was finished! Hmm, should probably do that again!
5. Small Stinky Places: If you have a cooler, lunch box, or something else that doesn't smell great try soaking a piece of bread in vinegar and then leaving the soaked bread in the small area overnight. Should take away the smell.
6. Sticky Spots: Any sticker stick that needs to be removed - spray vinegar and wipe with a rag.
6. Silverware or Silver Jewelry: Add vinegar to 2 tablespoons of baking soda and place silver in it, let soak for 3 hours.  Rinse completely with cold water.
7. Pen Marks: If your kids have so kindly drawn on something like the wall or furniture, spray a little vinegar and wipe with a sponge.
8. Cleaner: Mix with water to clean blinds, computers or at full strength clean chrome or stainless steel.
9. Mildew Rags or Laundry: To get the mildew smell out of your rags, wash/soak with vinegar. Also, if I've forgotten to put a load of laundry into the dryer and it smells like mildew I always rewash with vinegar. It alsways seems to take the smell out.
10. Drains: If you have a clogged shower or sink, spread a little baking soda over/in the drain, pour on some vinegar and then cover overnight with a cup. Run hot water down the drain the next day and it should be good to go!

This list includes the benefits of using it at home. It's also said to be a great thing to eat.
Some studies are inconclusive, but I guess for years rumors have been around about it being a cure for all kinds of diseases. Not everyone agrees with that, but it is agreed that it's a good thing to cook.

I keep a big bottle in my bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen. Next time you are at the store, stock up!!! Let us know if you have any to add to this list.