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Vinegar makes a great solvent for wallpaper paste. Just dilute 1 cup (225ml) of white vinegar with 2 quarts (2-3 liters) of very warm water, and apply generously with a sponge. Once you get an edge or corner of the wallpaper to lift, then start working the vinegar solution behind the paper to break down […]
2 tablespoons (36g) salt 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch 5 teaspoons water No need to buy a whole container of patching compound to fill a few nail holes in a wall when you can whip up a batch of this simple home formula instead. Combine salt, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl and stir to […]
For effortless cleaning and less bending, try squirting vinegar on the head of a moistened mop and wiping over the floor. Environmentally friendly and cheap!
2 cups (500ml) vinegar 1 cup (250ml) water 1 cup (220g) baking soda Repeated bedwetting not only makes for unpleasant sleep, but also a ruined mattress. Fortunately, you can rely on vinegar to get rid of the smell of urine. Mix the vinegar and water and apply with a sponge to affected areas. Blot dry […]
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) water Baking soda is great at polishing and whitening your teeth. To use, mix 1.2 teaspoon (2.5g) with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand to make a paste. Dip your toothbrush in the mixture and brush as usual; rinse thoroughly when your […]
1 cup (250ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (110g) baking soda To give your toilet an all-natural clean, start with vinegar. Pour it into the bowl and let it sit for 1 hour. The mild acidity will jump-start the cleaning process and make the next step much easier. To finish the job, dip the toilet brush in […]
1 tablespoon (14g) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar (optional) It’s easy to keep porcelain sinks sparkling clean with this all-natural, germ-fighting combination: To begin, place the baking soda in a small pile in the sink. Pour the lemon juice on top and watch it start to bubble. Stir with […]
1/2 cup (110g) baking soda Many plush toys are not safe in the washing machine, which makes the problem of cleaning them all the more challenging. To rid stuffed animals of unpleasant odors, place them in a plastic bag with 1/2 cup (110g) baking soda. Shake the bag gently and let sit overnight. In the […]
3 spoonfuls baking soda Reorganizing the kitchen cupboards can be a gratifying task until you come across a sticky mess stuck to a shelf. Before you haul out the scrub brush and a slew of cleaners, consider sprinkling a few spoonfuls of baking soda in the mess. Owning to the delicate scrubbing power of baking […]
Remove unsightly marks on concrete by applying vinegar directly to the stain.