Use Vinegar to Clean Leather
Styleblazer.com (“a NYC-based progressive, cutting-edge site geared towards the chic, style-driven woman”) offered the following tips related to using vinegar to clean leather boots. According to the site, “You have a one-to-two-day window to clean your boots from snowy winter residue before any stains set in permanently. Combine 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 1 […]
Heloise Recommends Vinegar to Clean a Rust Stain from Clothing
The online version of the Amarillo Globe-News (Amarillo, Texas) featured a tip from Heloise on how to remove a rust stain from clothing. Heloise first suggests that the reader try “good old white vinegar to remove the stain.” She recommends dabbing the stain with a clean cloth dampened with vinegar, working from the outside in.
Using Vinegar to Clean a Corroded Drain
The Home and Garden section of the online version of The Washington Post recently shared with readers how to clean a corroded drain. The recommendation regarding vinegar is noted below: “If you haven’t already tried it, first make sure you can’t just polish the existing hardware. Sometimes mineral deposits make chrome look dull. If scrubbing […]
Household Uses for Vinegar
The website, Yahoo! Homes, recently featured an online article regarding the many uses of vinegar. To view the slideshow on these uses, click here. The uses range from cleaning drains and a variety of surfaces to using vinegar to control insects.
Cleaning Rusty Tools with Vinegar
In The Washington Post, Heloise provided readers with a tip on how to clean rusty tools. Her tip is as follows: Place small tools in undiluted white or apple-cider vinegar and let sit overnight or longer. Once they have soaked, scrub with a small brush, then rinse and dry well.
Cleaning Dishwashers with Vinegar
The Daily Mail (United Kingdom) featured a story on dishwashers being a breeding ground for potentially harmful fungi, including Exophiala, Rhodotorula and Candida parapsilosis. This is based on new research, which was published in the journal, Medical Mycology. According to the article, it is recommended that consumers remove the racks from their dishwashers and wash them […]
Dr. Oz Recommends Vinegar Mixture for Sore Throat
A slide show on Dr. Oz’s website titled, “Dr. Oz’s Top 9 Home Remedies,” suggests using vinegar for a sore throat or persistent cough, as follows: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of honey. To view the slide show, please go to http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/dr-ozs-9-best-home-remedies#slide-4. […]
Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables with Vinegar
NBC 5 (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas) featured a story on cyclospora due to the recent bagged lettuce outbreaks. The information is also contained on its website nbcdfw.com, including a video segment. The video segment and accompanying article recommends cleaning fruits and vegetables “with something with acidity” and notes lemon juice or vinegar. Unfortunately, the video segment […]
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
An article on apple cider vinegar on www.realfarmacy.com was shared by a VI member. The article is titled, “Is Apple Cider Vinegar That Powerful of a Health Tonic? Science Says Yes”. As additional information, the article cites research in the areas of: diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure and heart health, cancer and weight loss. Please […]
Vinegar Cleaning Tips Featured in the Wall Street Journal
In the Wall Street Journal online, there was an article on how to clean a variety of home appliances, including the use of home remedies. Vinegar was suggested for cleaning dishwashers, garbage disposals and coffee makers. To view the entire article, please use this link.