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1 spoonful baking soda 1 spoonful water To relieve the itch and pain that accompanies mosquito bites, turn to baking soda for a quick relief. Mix a spoonful of baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Dab the mixture on affected areas and let dry (rinse off only when necessary).
2 tablespoons (36g) salt 2 tablespoons (16g) flour 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10ml) vinegar In lieu of a toxic brass polisher, combine equal parts of flour and salt in a small bowl and ass just enough vinegar to make a paste. Use a soft cloth to apply the mixture to the brass item […]
1 handful salt 1/2 cup (125ml) cold water 1/2 cup (125ml) hydrogen peroxide Need to treat a bloodstain on carpet? Start by covering the area with salt to help absorb some of the blood. Next, mix equal parts cold water and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and […]
juice of 2 or 3 lemons For hundreds of years people have turned to the natural bleaching power of lemons to lighten their hair. Nowadays, it’s a cheap and natural alternative to commercial products that contain ammonia. Comb the juice of 2 or 3 lemons through all your locks for an overall effect, or apply […]
Use half a box of baking soda with a cup of warm vinegar. let this work for an hour or two, then pour down a lot of very hot water. An alternative is to use equal measures of baking soda and table salt, washed down with boiling water. White or Applecider vinegar work equally well. […]
Spraying bugs inside the home means that you get chemicals on carpets and furniture. Try filling an old water pistol with vinegar. You can then spray the offending insect without damaging the decor. This is alleged to work on cockroaches as well.
3/4 cup (175ml) vinegar 3/4 cup (175ml) water Owing to its grease-fighting ability, vinegar is an excellent resource for polishing chrome and stainless steel surfaces like bathroom fixtures. Keep a spray bottle filled with equal parts vinegar and water with your bathroom cleaning supplies (change the amount if necessary, but keep the ratio 1:1). Just […]
3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent A few drops olive oil This is a good mix for well-used furniture. The vinegar does a wonderful job of pulling dirt out of wood. Combine the ingredients in a bowl, saturate a sponge with the mixture, and squeeze out the […]
juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup (60ml) water Bad breath is a common problem that everyone worries about from time to time, especially after a meal laden with garlic and onions. If you don’t have a toothbrush handy, a quick gargle with a lemon mouth rinse can help. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into […]
1/4 cup (60ml) vinegar Since babies are especially prone to putting things in their mouths, you naturally want to keep your little one’s toys as clean as possible. There’s really no need to rely on harsh disinfectants when you have a bottle of vinegar in the house. Just soak a soft clean cloth in 1/4 […]