Vinegar...That's What's Up!

Oh my goodness, the many uses of vinegar.  I never knew how useful this cheap item could be (under $2.00 a bottle)!  First of all, I have never used a window cleaner that has done a better job.  No streaks on my mirrors...amazing!  I guess the easiest way to share all of the wonderful things I've learned about this product is to make a list.

• As a cleaner-  1cup vinegar to 3 cups water.  I put this in a spray bottle and use it to clean windows, glass tables, counter tops, and especially mirrors.  Vinegar is super cheap and safe, and it works better than any cleaner I have EVER used.  NO STREAKS.  Am I really getting that excited about this?  Sheesh.

• To remove rust- Oh yeah baby, you read that right.  It takes rust out of carpets!  I have a lovely set of patio furniture (thanks mom), which sits on a beige rug.  With time, and rain, rust stains began seeping in turning what made my patio look AWESOME to...yucky dirtiness.  I poured vinegar over the stains and let them sit.  Since my carpet is light, I didn't have to worry about bleaching.  Dark carpets take heed!  Anyway, I then got some paper towels and pressed them into the areas I covered.  It freaking pulls it out.  Don't expect to tackle this quickly though.  It takes time. Lots of time.  My carpet laughed at the other products I used.  It was a little victory, no matter how long it took!

• LICE-UGGHHHHH   Anyone with school aged kids knows what it's like to fear these creepy, nasty, tough as nails little buggers that can hold their breath under water and spit it back out at you. Really though, they actually hold their breath under water.  But they don't like vinegar!!  Take some vinegar and a little bit of water to dilute and place it in a light colored bowl (this is so you can inspect what you've gotten out of the hair).  Then go ahead and dip the fine toothed comb in vinegar, run through hair slowly, dip it in the vinegar to see what you've got. Repeat. Repeat again.  And again. Every day for at least one week as many times as you can.  It works.

• Bird Poo- Yep, I said bird poo.  Vinegar takes it away easily, particularly when tweety takes aim at your windshield.

• Those annoying stickers...You know the ones-they are the price tags you can't get off of your pretty, new vase.  It makes me want to scream.  Why do manufacturers do that anyway?  Vinegar. 

• SMELLS- Put some vinegar on a rag and run around the room waving it over your head.  Goodbye nasty, smoky smell.  

• SALT BE GONE- You know that nasty, white ring you get around your shoes in the winter?  Tackle it with a rag dipped in white vinegar.  

• Keep your flowers fresh longer-  Add a tablespoon or two and a bit of sugar to that vase.