The DIY Cleaning Miracle That's Hiding in Your Kitchen

7. Beyond Cleaning: Surprising Uses for Vinegar in Home Maintenance

Although we have mostly concentrated on vinegar's cleaning functions, this adaptable liquid has many more uses in home care than only basic cleanliness. This chapter investigates these unusual uses for vinegar, therefore highlighting its function as a real domestic multi-tasker. First we'll go over how vinegar might be utilised in gardens, from making a natural weed killer to pH adjustments for acid-loving plants. You'll learn how to use vinegar to prolong cut flower life and how it might discourage ants and other pests from infiltrating your house. Regarding pet care, we'll look at how vinegar could help eliminate pet smells and even treat minor pet illnesses like ear infections (always see a veterinarian first). For individuals who prefer do-it-yourself projects, we will go over how vinegar may be used to artificially age wood to give craft creations an aged appearance. We will also discuss its application in painting surfaces' preparation and wallpaper removal. Beyond its cleaning power, vinegar can be used in the laundry room to set colours in fresh clothing, therefore avoiding colour bleeding. We will show the handyman or woman how to remove rust from tools and free stuck screws with vinegar. This chapter will show you the many ways vinegar can help with housekeeping chores, therefore demonstrating that this kitchen staple is really a jack-of-all-trades in terms of home remedies.