Category: Ingredients

Antique Appliances

For cleaning antique appliances: Pour white vinegar straight out of the bottle onto a sponge to soak stubborn buildup for a few minutes. After your appliance’s first-time cleaning, future quick cleanups are easiest using a small spray/squirt bottle with a diluted vinegar-water mixture.   Before using, test on a small area to make sure solution […]

Vinegar Replacement Formula

2 to 3 cups (200 to 300g) leftover lemon peel 2 cups (500ml) vinegar What do you get when you combine the grease-fighting power of vinegar with the fresh scent of lemons? A prefect solution for all sorts of cleaning challenges! To make a batch, start by filling a large wide-mouth jar with leftover lemon […]

All Purpose Window Wash

3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent 2 1/2 cups (575ml) water Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle, and shake to blend. Spray it on, and then remove with a squeegee or paper towel. Polish with dry newspaper when dry. The shelf life of this mix is indefinite, but make […]

Age Spot Antidote

1/2 teaspoon (2g) sugar 1/2 lemon Age spots are honestly nothing to worry about, but they can be unsightly for those afflicted. The good news is that they respond to the gentle bleaching abilities for which lemons are legendary. To use, sprinkle the sugar on the cut side of the lemon half and then gently […]