Safe for humans, pets and the enviroment
peel of one (1) lemon Few things can disrupt the pleasantries of summer like a slew of itchy and unwelcome mosquito bites. If you prefer to try a natural way to keep the mosquitoes at bay, cut the peel off a lemon and then rub the essential oil from the outside (yellow side) on your […]
1 quart (1 liter) warm water 3 tablespoons (38g) sugar 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar Make fresh-cut flowers last as long as you can by placing them in the best possible water. For every quart (liter) of warm water, add 3 tablespoons (38g) sugar and 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar. Mix well to ensure the sugar is […]
1 handful salt If you happen to emerge from a refreshing dip in a freshwater swimming area with a few leeches stuck to your skin, a sprinkle of salt is all you need to get them to release their grip . They release a powerful anesthetic when attaching themselves to your skin, so your not […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (9g) cream of tartar Try spot-cleaning stains on light-colored leather with a paste made from equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply in an even layer and let sit for an hour or two before wiping off with a damp, clean cloth. Note: Make sure to […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar 2 tablespoons (30ml) linseed oil To clean and condition most leather items (except shoes, which are often made of a harder leather), use 1 part vinegar with 2 parts linseed oil. Mix the two together in a small glass container. Apply to leather furniture with a soft cloth and buff lightly. […]
Clean leather with a mixture of 2/3 cup (150ml) boiled linseed oil and 2/3 cup (150ml) vinegar. Carefully apply to any spots with a soft cloth and let dry. Always do a test area on each piece or item before using solution. Different leathers may react differently – so test accordingly.
Put a tablespoon of your vinegar in your dog’s drinking water every day and you will no longer have those brown spots in your lawn from the dog’s urine.
1/4 cup (55g) baking soda 1 quart (1 liter) warm water If your old patio furniture is looking a little weather-beaten before the season starts, brighten it up with a good baking soda wash. Mix the baking soda in to the warm water and stir to dissolve. Wipe down all surfaces with the solution and […]
Mix 1/3 vinegar (any type, but cider vinegar smells better), 1/3 water and 1/3 bath oil in a spray bottle. This makes a good spray for horses and other animals- dogs and goats for example- as well as a barn spray for keeping flies down. Can be used in patio and yard areas also, especially […]
Pour vinegar around the children’s sand box to keep cats (and a few other critters) from using it as their litter box. Reapply about every two months just to be sure. Also you can sprinkle a little vinegar on your garden paths and patios to help keep cats away.