It’s Fridayyyy!! {insert scream here}

I am finding more and more that vinegar has a TON of uses! I enjoy the thought of using one natural solution {vinegar} instead of buying over the counter cleaning products for each individual problem that arises. It saves money in the process BUT even better than that, cleaning with vinegar isn’t harmful unlike manyyyy other products on the shelf. I feel like this vinegar can do a makeover on any item! I mean seriously… what does this stuff  NOT do? I decided to go ahead and make a list of benefits/uses of vinegar as a reminder for myself but hopefully in the process it’s beneficial for you as well! Check it out…

1. Erase ballpoint-pen marks.
2. Erase crayon marks from clothes.
3. Remove stickers and price tags by dabbing a little vinegar on the sticker.
4. Disinfect cutting boards by wiping it down with vinegar after every use.
5. Remove carpet stains by mixing 1 tblspoon clear dishwashing liquid & 1 tblspoon white vinegar w/ 2 cups of warm water.
6. Get rid of water lines on furniture by mixing equal parts vinegar and olive oil and dip a cloth in the mixture and wipe the water ring.
7. Trap fruit flies by placing some in a small bowl.
8. Wash away mildew from your shower curtain.
9. Remove stains from pots and pans by mixing 1 cup vinegar 2 tbs baking soda 1 cup water.
10. Help bruises heal faster by applying a little vinegar.
11. Sooth a soar throat by gargling 1 Tb of apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp of salt.
12. Clean your toothbrushes.
13. Soak out blood stains.
14. Keep cut fresh flowers fresh.
15. Revive your paintbrushes by soaking in vinegar.
16. Kill weeds in the yard by spraying them with vinegar.
17. Peel off wallpaper by mixing equal parts of water and vinegar and spraying directly onto the wallpaper.
18. Clean and disinfect baby toys.
19. Get rid of stubborn bathtub residue.
20. Keep ants away by spraying vinegar along doorways.
21. Relieve a sunburn by slightly rubbing with vinegar.
22. Boil better eggs by adding 2 TB vinegar to the water – keeps them from cracking.
23. Make fluffier pancakes by adding 2 TB of vinegar.
24. Fabric softner by adding about 1/4 cup of vinegar to your laundry load to soften your fabric.
25. Gum remover – spray vinegar on the area where the gum is stuck & the gum will dissolve.
26. Air freshener – Remove odor by putting a bowl of vinegar in the place where the smell is emanating. You can also put it in a spray bottle with equal parts water and deodorize the air.
27. Wash your fridge. Clean your fridge by wiping it down with a mixture of water and vinegar (equal parts).
28. Unclog drains. Put a bit of baking soda in your drain, then pour some vinegar over it. Let it bubble over, then flush it with some boiling water.
29. Clean your microwave. Add 1/4 cup vinegar to a bowl with one cup water. Heat up the mixture in your microwave for a few minutes and let it evaporate. Then, wipe down your microwave and the condensed drops after removing the bowl.
30. Renew scuffed shoes. Wipe vinegar on your scuffed leather shoes to help them shine.
31. Clean windows. Mix equal parts vinegar and water and put the liquid mixture into a spray bottle and spray your windows. Wipe them down with newspaper to prevent streaking.
32. Tenderize and kill bacteria in meat. Add some vinegar to your marinade to kill the bacteria in your meat and to help tenderize it.
33. Wash vegetables and fruits. Mix three parts water to one part vinegar and put the mixture in a spray bottle. Before washing, spray fresh produce with the liquid to remove bacteria and pesticide residues.
34. Get rid of dandruff. Rub vinegar on your scalp and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse it off. Do this once a week, and you should see less flaking.
35. Clean your toilet with vinegar. (Click here for recipe)

Whew… incredible, right?

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