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1/2 cup (150g) salt 3 cups (750ml) warm water White wicker furniture that’s been finished with an oil-based paint has a tendency to yellow with age, especially if it is stored in the dark during the winter. To fight the effects of aging, give your wicker furniture an annual scrub down with a stiff brush […]
Prevent plaster from drying too quickly when patching or filling in by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to the water when mixing. This will slow the drying time.
Wiping down clean metal surfaces with a vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 5 parts water) prepares the surface for painting and reduces the incidence of peeling.
1 handful baking soda Inflatable pool toys, including air mattresses, balls, and inner tubes, are susceptible to mold and mildew once they’re deflated and stored in the off-season. To minimize this risk, first make sure to dry them thoroughly in the sun for a couple of hours. And for an extra measure, sprinkle each item […]
1/2 cup (110g) baking soda A little baking soda can be a great way to keep your pet’s bed smelling fresh between washings. Just sprinkle 1/2 cup (110g) on top and let it sit for a few hours to absorb unpleasant odors. Then take it outside and give it a few and give it a […]
1/2 cup (150g) salt To give the cleaning process a boost without adding a lot of artificial fragrances, try adding a 1/2 cup (150g) salt to the laundry. For best results during warmer weather, make sure to air-dry the bedding in the sun.
Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding two tablespoons of vinegar and one tablespoon of sugar to each 4 cups (1 liter) of water.
Painting adheres better to galvanized metal after it has been brushed with vinegar.
2 to 3 cups (500 to 750ml) vinegar No matter how well you wash out a paintbrush, odds are it will have stiffened by the next time you want to use it. Of course, vinegar offers an excellent means of softening and restoring paintbrushes. Place the brushes in a small, heavy-bottomed pot (one that you […]
1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup honey For lustrous, silky, healthy hair and scalp: combine honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. Massage scalp with this conditioner, then put on a shower cap for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse as usual. Good for hair revitalizing. Test a small area before using on entire hair. Seek medical […]