Monday, March 17, 2008
7 Reasons Why Vinegar is Liquid Gold
From salad dressings to washing windows, vinegar might just be the most useful substance on the planet. I've recently used the liquid gold at work. Why you ask? To kill gnats. Our office is infested with these tiny nuances. The only thing I have found to work is mixing vinegar with dish soap and leaving out in a shallow dish.
Let's take a look at what some DayTippers are doing with vinegar.
UNCLOG FAUCETS: Soak paper towels with white vinegar. Wrap around affected areas on faucet. Leave overnight. Remove paper towels and buff away remaining residue with an old toothbrush.
WASH DISHES: Use plain white vinegar in your rinse agent dispenser. Dishes come out spot-free, and there is no vinegar smell. Vinegar is less expensive than brand products and a greener alternative (read: no chemicals). Plus, you'll have one less bottle to store.
REMOVE STAINS: To remove coffee stains from clothing or other materials, dab area with cold water. Rub in a white or clear dish soap and rinse well. Then use one-part vinegar to three-parts water rub into stain and than launder normally.
SILENCE WIPERS: If your car has squeaky windshield wipers, fix them by wetting a cloth with some malt vinegar and then wiping the wipers with the cloth. This will remove any dirt and gunk on the wiper and make them run smooth again.
SUNBURN RELIEF: If you have ever had the discomfort of being sunburned, here is a quick and surefire way to eliminate the pain. You will need to purchase a bottle of Heinz Vinegar. Either dab the vinegar with a wet rag to the irritated skin, or add one cup to your bath water.
ELIMINATE ODORS: Everyone who handles fish knows how hard it is to remove the smell from your hands no matter how hard you wash. I always splash a little vinegar on my hands and rub it in good before washing. This works great but if you have any cuts on your hands it is going to sting a little.
How do YOU use vinegar?
Let's take a look at what some DayTippers are doing with vinegar.
UNCLOG FAUCETS: Soak paper towels with white vinegar. Wrap around affected areas on faucet. Leave overnight. Remove paper towels and buff away remaining residue with an old toothbrush.
WASH DISHES: Use plain white vinegar in your rinse agent dispenser. Dishes come out spot-free, and there is no vinegar smell. Vinegar is less expensive than brand products and a greener alternative (read: no chemicals). Plus, you'll have one less bottle to store.
REMOVE STAINS: To remove coffee stains from clothing or other materials, dab area with cold water. Rub in a white or clear dish soap and rinse well. Then use one-part vinegar to three-parts water rub into stain and than launder normally.
SILENCE WIPERS: If your car has squeaky windshield wipers, fix them by wetting a cloth with some malt vinegar and then wiping the wipers with the cloth. This will remove any dirt and gunk on the wiper and make them run smooth again.
SUNBURN RELIEF: If you have ever had the discomfort of being sunburned, here is a quick and surefire way to eliminate the pain. You will need to purchase a bottle of Heinz Vinegar. Either dab the vinegar with a wet rag to the irritated skin, or add one cup to your bath water.
ELIMINATE ODORS: Everyone who handles fish knows how hard it is to remove the smell from your hands no matter how hard you wash. I always splash a little vinegar on my hands and rub it in good before washing. This works great but if you have any cuts on your hands it is going to sting a little.
How do YOU use vinegar?
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