Seriously… What does this stuff NOT do?

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…

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  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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DIY Mattress Cleaning

It’s Fridayyyyy :)

I wanted to start out by apologizing for not having pictures of the Country Living Fair. My sis-in-law is pregnant with my niece/nephew {eek!} and wasn’t feeling so hot so we decided we would just hit it up next year together!

This weekend is going to be a blast! My best friend from high school is having a baby shower tomorrow and afterwards I’m judging  for a child’s beauty pageant! I’m so so SO excited :)

Well folks, I feel like Spring cleaning hit me a little late {err something} because all I can think about today is deep cleaning my entire home. I MUST get dust/debri out of my house ASAP! lol. While doing laundry today I got the bright idea I was going to wash all of our pillows AND mattresses. Our mattress isn’t old by any means but I just love the feeling of laying down at night in a fresh, clean bed. {ahhhhhh….} While all of the bed linens were in the washer it was the perfect time to clean our mattress AND it was very super-duper, easy-peasy to do! Here’s the how-to…

INGREDIENTS:

1.}} Distilled Vinegar

2.}} Baking Soda

3.}} Spray bottle

HOW TO:

1.}} Start by taking off all of your linens, bed skirts, mattress covers, etc. {you’re thinking “obviously”;-) }

2.}} Lift your mattress and vacuum under it… now set it down and vacuum over it. {You want any loose debri sucked up before we start the cleaning process.}

3.}} Pour a small amount of Vinegar into the spray bottle and spritz down your mattress. {*It is NOT necessary to use all of the vinegar in the bottle. You do not want your bed to be too damp. Blot mattress with towel if needed.*}

4.}} Now sprinkle Baking Soda over your mattress and let it sit for approx. 1-2 hours.

5.}} Vacuum over your mattress making sure no baking soda is left. {Add a couple dryer sheets in between your mattress and box spring to keep a fresh scent within your bedroom.}

VOILA. Easy as pie, right?

It makes such a difference when you feel your mattress is fresh & clean!

*WHY VINEGAR? WHY BAKING SODA?*

Vinegar Disinfects and removes odor {Great for urine stains.} while baking soda draws out dirt, moisture and odor from your mattress.

Enjoy your weekend!

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Dull to Shiny

Monday Funday! {okay, I know…laaame.}

My little family and I just got back from Tennessee a couple days ago and let me tell you…we left our house clean and within an hour of being home it looked like a tornado had hit. You know…walk in the door, throw down suitcases, pull out the kiddos toys, eat, now there is dirty dishes in the sink…need I say more? So today I have been scrambling around to make things tidy again. I have got the ‘clean freak’ vibe goin’ on. This feeling is few and far between friends….especially for a Monday!

I was scoping out blogs and my dear friend GOOGLE for quite some time trying to find a natural hard water stain removal product. I looked at hundreds {maybe hundreds is a little dramatic ;-) } 30 something recipes before I decided to just create my own remedy. I cleared off the counters, gathered up some products from my pantry, found an empty spray bottle and started the mixing process! {Of course I had researched about all the items before I started mixing things together!} Here’s what I found worked!

INGREDIENTS:

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Before I show you the results I want to show you what I’m dealing with….

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{Gag} Disgusting right?! That is what our sink looked like ALL the time even after I used products on it.

RECIPE:

{{For extreme hard water stains, I would suggest pouring a little baking soda on the tough spots first, let it sit for 5 mins and rinse before doing this remedy.}}

*Fill up nearly half of a spray bottle with vinegar.

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*Now add 1/4 cup lemon juice.

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*Fill up the majority of the remaining space in spray bottle with your soap of choice.

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*Shake up that bottle and soak those stubborn stains baby.

*Let it sit for 30 mins….

*Now, time to scrub that grime away!

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*Rinse and dry {and be amazed ;-) }.

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Do you remember that nasty pic I showed you in the beginning? Well check it out now…

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Here’s a before and after pic…

Pretty fantastic right?? I have tried many different products and never have I received results like this! {Pumped!!!}

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