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To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part olive oil, rub with soft cloth. Cooking oil is a possible substitute for olive oil. Test a small unnoticeable area before using on the main parts of the wood.
Prevent plaster from drying too quickly when patching or filling in by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to the water when mixing. This will slow the drying time.
Wiping down clean metal surfaces with a vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 5 parts water) prepares the surface for painting and reduces the incidence of peeling.
Painting adheres better to galvanized metal after it has been brushed with vinegar.
2 to 3 cups (500 to 750ml) vinegar No matter how well you wash out a paintbrush, odds are it will have stiffened by the next time you want to use it. Of course, vinegar offers an excellent means of softening and restoring paintbrushes. Place the brushes in a small, heavy-bottomed pot (one that you […]
1 16-ounce box (454g) baking soda 1 16-ounce box (454g) corn meal If you car is leaking a little oil, you’re most likely to see the evidence on your garage floor or driveway. Fortunately, the cleanup will be easy (and cheap) to tackle with this formula-unlike the leak itself. Mix the baking soda and cornmeal […]
Pour vinegar around the children’s sand box to keep cats (and a few other critters) from using it as their litter box. Reapply about every two months just to be sure. Also you can sprinkle a little vinegar on your garden paths and patios to help keep cats away.
1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar 20-30 drops lemon essential oil Shake well before using (2 teaspoons lemon juice may be substituted for lemon oil but then must be stored in refrigerator) Dip a clean, dry cloth into the polish and rub wood in the direction of the grain. Use a soft […]
Grow mint and/or basil which repel flies, and smell good to humans.
If you have problems with ants and other insects invading your home, they are probably crossing your doorways and windowsills. If you pour vinegar across the opening sill, it stops them from crossing.