Vinegar In the KitchenGarbage Disposal Cleaner: Garbage disposals may be kept clean and odor free with vinegar cubes. Vinegar cubes are made by filling an ice tray with a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and enough water to fill the ice tray and then freezing it. Run the mixture through the disposal, and then flush it with cold water for a minute or so. Coffee Maker Cleaner (automatic): White distilled vinegar can help to dissolve mineral deposits that collect in automatic drip coffee makers from hard water. Fill the reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run it through a brewing cycle. Rinse thoroughly with water when the cycle is finished. (Be sure to check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.) Clean the microwave: Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize. Deodorize the Kitchen Drain: Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water. Clean the Refrigerator: Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar. Clean and Disinfect Wood Cutting Boards: Wipe with full strength white distilled vinegar. Brass Polish: Brass, copper and pewter will shine if cleaned with the following mixture. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of white distilled vinegar and stir in flour until it becomes a paste. Apply paste to the metals and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Rinse with clean warm water and polish until dry. Ant deterrent: Ant invasions can sometimes be deterred by washing counter tops, cabinets and floors with white distilled vinegar. Getting Rid of Fruit Flies/Gnats in Your Kitchen: Place a bowl filled with ˝ quart water, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and a couple of drops of dish soap to attract the fruit flies. Always eliminate the source of attraction, i.e., ripened produce. Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances: Apply vinegar with a soft cloth to remove streaks from stainless steel appliances. Try in an inconspicuous place first. Cleaner Dishes and Glasses: Pour 1 ˝ cup to 2 cups white distilled vinegar in the bottom of dishwasher, along with regular dishwasher soap. Wash full cycle. Remove Refrigerator Smells:Place 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a glass and set in refrigerator. Within 2 days, any smell is gone!
Vinegar around the House
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