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If you hate to wear gloves when gardening (except, of course, when working with roses, blackberries, or thistles) you will get nicked or scratched. White vinegar can be used to treat such scratches if you are not near a water supply. This stings for a second or two, but saves a long trek to the […]
In hard water areas, add 1 cup (225ml) of vinegar to 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of tap water for watering acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons or azaleas. The vinegar will release iron in the soil for the plants to use. Azaleas will benefit from an occasional watering with a mixture of two tablespoons of vinegar […]
1/4 cup (55g) baking soda 2 quarts (2 liters) warm water If you have dry cuticles and rough spots, take a few minutes to treat your hands and feet to the royal treatment by first soaking them in a warm baking soda solution for 10 minutes. After you’ve done soaking, tackle calluses with a pumice […]
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 […]
Remove cooking smells from hands by rinsing them with vinegar, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse water washing to insure all vinegar has been removed to prevent irritation.
This tip came from a professional artist. You can re-balance the pH of the alkali in the material if you wash your hands with soap, then rinse well with a one-to-one solution of white vinegar and water each time. Rinse hands very well after the treatment to remove all vinegar from the skin. Always use […]
3 tablespoon (42g) baking soda 3 tablespoons (45ml) vinegar warm water Hairbrushes and combs need a deep clean every now and then to remove the buildup of styling products and oil that can accumulate; otherwise, a dirty brush can make for dirtier hair as you inadvertently put small amounts of those materials back into your […]
1 gallon (4 liters) water 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice 1 cup (300g) Epsom salt If you use a lot of hairspray and gel products, it’s a good idea to use this clarifying rinse from time to time to get rid of the buildup that can weigh down your tresses. Fill an empty gallon-size milk […]
3 tablespoons (24g) Epsom salt 3 tablespoons (45ml) hair conditioner Epsom salt can help transform your regular hair conditioner into a once-a-month deep conditioning treatment that restores body and shine, as well as curls if you have permed your hair. To use, mix equal amounts of conditioner and Epsom salt in a small bowl. Heat […]
Fill a spray bottle with vinegar. Kill weeds or unwanted grass with direct application of vinegar onto the trouble spot.