Vinegar

Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deoderizor. Mix a solution of half water and half vinegar in a spray bottle and it will clean most of the areas in your home. Any vinegar will do but distilled white vinegar is the most poular, check out the price and compare it to the cost of your usual products, you will be happy with the money you will save.

A few drops of lemon juice will neutralize the strong smell of vinegar, and will add a nice fresh citrus smell if you prefer.

- Use vinegar to clean all kithchen surfaces, refrigeratoe, cooker tops, microwave etc.,

- To clean soap build up from taps use a mixture of four parts vinegar to one part salt.

- Remove tea or coffee stains from cups and mugs by cleaning with a mixture of vinegar and salt.

- For spills on a carpet use a cloth to soak up the liquid and spray with half vinegar and half water. Leave for approx 2 mins then blot with a towel or sponge.

- Use a mixture of vinegar and salt to clean scorch marks from your iron.

- Wiping the lens of your glasses with one or two drops of vinegar will get them sparkling clean.

- To disinfect baby toys add a splash of vinegar into a sink of soapy water and soak for five minutes. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

- Get rid of that unsightly rim in your flower vase by filling it with half water and half vinegar. Let it soak and wipe out with a paper towel.

- Remove odours from lunch boxes by placing a vinegar soaked slice of bread in the box and leave overnight.

- Clean the wheel of a tin opener by using an old toothbrush and vinegar.

- Spray full strength vinegar all around the bathroom to kill germs then wipe off with a clean cloth.

- To remove paint splatters from windows apply full strength vinegar with a clean paintbrush.

- NOTE: Do not use vinegar on marble.