October 2, 2006 by robin
Filed under Healthy Home, Natural Cleaning
I have adapted to using vinegar in so many cleaning projects and actually have a spray bottle of it next to my sink for frequent use through out the day. I use a few drops of my favorite essential oils ( lavender, mint , sweet orange or lemon) mixed in the bottle to mask the vinegar smell.
One of my main uses for vinegar is combating odors, I HATE odor! Believe it or not I have used vinegar on my carpet and furniture , the vinegar does not leave it’s smell after it dries.
Here is a list I have started- feel free to add your own vinegar tips in the comments box.
*use only white vinegar for cleaning
Window Cleaning- use in spray bottle
Laundry- add to wash cycle for odors, add to rinse cycle instead of fabric softener.
Kitchen Clean up- counters, greasy stove
Floor Cleaning- mix with water for no-wax and ceramic tile floors
Coffee Maker & Pot Cleaner- fill water resevoir halfway and brew the vinegar just like you were making a pot.
Dishwasher- use in the rinse aid dispenser to stop spotting
Microwave- place a small bowl of water with some vinegar for a couple of minutes to loosen food and wipe clean.
