Category: Ingredients

Cleaning drains

Keep your drains clean and working properly with vinegar. When they seem to be getting a bit sluggish, or even blocked, pour white vinegar down the kitchen and bathroom sinks and shower drain.Can be used as a regular maintenance to avoid problems. Safe for pipes and septic systems

Chewing gum remover

1/2 lemon Nothing can be more frustrating than a cumbersome wad of gum in your hair and on your clothes. While a dab of peanut butter remains a popular and effective remedy, it can also cause some stains in its own right due to its high fat content. Instead, try rubbing the cut side of […]

Cat deterrent

1 handful lemon peel 1 handful coffee grounds If the neighborhood cat has mistaken your garden for a litter box, lemon peels will make the area a lot less inviting. Use a food processor to chop up a handful of peels and then mix them with your leftover coffee grounds. Scatter the mixture along the […]

Cat box deodorizer

There’s no need to buy the more expensive fragrance-filled brands of cat litter when you have some extra baking soda in the house. Fill the litter box halfway with cat litter and then spread a layer of baking soda (about 1 cup or 220g), followed by another layer of litter.

Cat behavior moderator

1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (125ml) water If your cats have a bad habit of fighting with one another or scratching upholstery, a bit of vinegar might be all you need to correct unwanted behavior. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water. If you come upon your cats fighting one another, […]

Carpet spot and stain remover

As a carpet spot and stain remover, take a trigger spray bottle and fill with one part white vinegar to seven parts water. Saturate the stain with the vinegar solution and let it soak in for a few minutes. Next blot thoroughly with an old towel to remove excess moisture. Repeat until the stain has […]

Carpet cleaning

Use distilled vinegar to rinse your carpets after shampooing. The carpet will stay fresh longer and it removes any detergent residue. Use 4 tablespoons per 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of water.