Safe for humans, pets and the enviroment
Clean leather with a mixture of 2/3 cup (150ml) boiled linseed oil and 2/3 cup (150ml) vinegar. Carefully apply to any spots with a soft cloth and let dry. Always do a test area on each piece or item before using solution. Different leathers may react differently – so test accordingly.
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.
Use vinegar to get rid of the hard water deposits around your sink. Soak paper towels with vinegar and place them around the area that needs to be cleaned. For cleaning the tap you can soak the towel and wrap it around and then hold it in place with a rubber band. Do this overnight […]
Pour 3% hydrogen peroxide solution into a clean spray bottle (not previously filled with toxic cleaners) and use it as you would any other household cleaner: spray on countertops and leave for a few minutes to sanitize
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 […]
2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar 1 small piece overripe fruit Plastic wrap If you happen to have a fruit fly infestation thanks to an overripe piece of fruit in the house, here’s a surefire formula to get rid of those little gnat-like creatures. Make a trap by placing a small piece of overripe fruit […]
Grow mint and/or basil which repel flies, and smell good to humans.
1 handful salt If your pets have been afflicted with fleas, the problem most likely has spread to your carpets. To battle the bugs, sprinkle a handful of salt evenly over your carpet before you go to bed (make sure to keep pets out of area as they may be tempted to lick it up). […]
1/2 cup (125ml) vodka peel of 1 lemon During cold and flu season, germs thrive on frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs and toilet bowl handles. When someone in the house is under the weather, minimize the risk for everyone else by keeping this easy sanitizing spritzer on hand. Pour the vodka into a spray bottle […]
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.