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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 […]
1 cup (250ml) apple cider vinegar 1 cup (250ml) warm water Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that can lead to itchy, red patches on the skin, particularly between the toes; it grows easily in warm, moist environments (like shoes and shower stalls). The worst part is that it’s easily spread, so early treatment […]
Add approximately 1 3/4 oz (15g) each of sage, rosemary, mint, rue, and wormwood to 2 1/2 cups (570ml) of wine or cider vinegar. Allow the herbs to stand in the vinegar for about a week in a warm place. Strain and use as an air freshener or to control unpleasant smells.
Juice of 4 lemons, or more for ants 2 quarts(2 liters) water Just as vampires allegedly loathe garlic, many insects appear to despise the power of lemon juice, especially roaches, fleas, and ants. To get rid of roaches and fleas, make an effective floor-washing solution by adding the lemon juice (along with the rinds) to […]