Nov
07
Removing the smell of animal urine
Blot up the urine with a soft cloth and wash several times with lukewarm water. Apply a mixture of equal parts vinegar and cool water. Blot up again, rinse, and let dry.
Nov
07
Removing tempera paint – holiday window paint
Vinegar works well to remove tempera paint, or the type of paint you use when you decorate your windows for Halloween or Christmas. It takes it off almost immediately. Sponge vinegar over the paint, then wipe off, removing residual paint with paper towels.
Nov
07
Removing stickers
Remove stickers by soaking a cloth in vinegar and covering for several minutes until the vinegar soaks in. The stickers should then peel off easily.
Nov
07
Removing stains from flowerpots
That staining that occurs in clay and plastic flowerpots and their saucers comes right out without scrubbing. Just fill the kitchen sink with cold water and add plain white vinegar about 2/3 water to 1/3 vinegar. Soak the pots and saucers until they look clean and new. This may take up to an hour. Wash […]
Nov
07
removing rust from bolts, screws, nails, and hinges
To remove rust from bolts and other metals, soak them in full-strength vinegar. Put the metal objects in a container and cover with vinegar. Seal the container and shake. Let it stand overnight. Dry the objects to prevent corrosion.
Nov
07
Removing ring stains from wood
Stubborn rings left where wet glasses have been placed on wood furniture can be removed by rubbing them with a mixture of equal parts of distilled vinegar and olive oil. Rub with the grain and polish for the best results.
Nov
07
Removing paint fumes from a room/area
Absorb the odor of fresh paint by putting a small dish of vinegar in the room.
Nov
07
Removing non-oily stains from carpets
Apply a mixture of one teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of distilled vinegar in 2 1/2 cups (570ml) of lukewarm water to the stain. Rub gently with a soft brush or towel. Rinse with a towel, moistened with clean water and blot dry. Repeat until the stain is gone and then dry quickly, […]
Nov
07
Removing lime deposits from windshield jets
Use full-strength vinegar on a rag to wipe away the lime deposits left on your car’s paint, windows, and windshield jets.
Nov
07
Removing lime deposits
Use one part vinegar to one part water to clean tiles and grouting. On newer tiles, test in an inconspicuous area first, especially if colored grouting has been used.