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myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers7 months ago

In this day and age when everyone is thinking green and tryng to get away from cleaning the house with so many unknown chemicals, did you know that vinegar is a great alternative to many things.For one thing it is non toxic to humans and pets.
I personally use it once a month to clean out my coffee pot. I run the vinegar thru the machine and then a few cycles of just fresh water. Your coffee pot and the well is now fresh and clean! I also use vinegar with some baking soda mixed together to clean the bathtub. The shone that comes from this is amazing! Have you ever had that morning dew on your wondows that no matter how many times you spray the windshield with the washer it keeps coming back, well try this, clean your car windows with a mix of water and vinegar and this problem is solved!

How about all you MyLotters out there, do you use vinegar for a cleanser ina any way????

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 92/100. derlilaStern (1294)   ranked 2,955 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

I use vinegar for practically everything!

Because of the acid content, it is really great for anything sticky! Your kids put stickers all over the wood table? vinegar works wonders! Wallpaper not coming off? Try some vinegar!

Baking soda and vinegar is also a great once per month drain cleanser. Prevent clogged drains before they happen without all of that terrible, toxic stuff from the stores!

I also love just how cheap vinegar is! Using it saves me tons of money on my cleaning. thumbup

One of those things that our grandmothers used, but most people have forgotten about.


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

derilaStern . .thanks for your addition to this I forgot all about using it for the drains! I always put the coffee grinds down my drain but once a month vinegar is a smart thing to do!
So many things our grandmothers lived with out that we spend way too much money on when there is a cheaper and more earth friendly way to go!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. CRSunrise (1732)   ranked 318 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

I don't use vinegar that much. Although, I use white vinegar when I'm making my batches of fabric softener when I'm doing laundry. This definitely helps clean the clothes, plus it keeps the washer "squeaky" clean. lol I'm sure there are other wats to use vinegar, but I don't know these things.


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

Thats a great one I never thought of . .thanks for the tip!

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. ganderlot (290)   ranked 4,440 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

You can also use vinegar for pet care.
Cats: Use vinegar to clean out a kitty litter pan. Remove the litter and add 1/2 inch of vinegar, let stand for 15 minutes. Pour it out dry the pan and then sprinkle with baking soda and add fresh litter.

Control scratching by wiping the ear area with a cloth dipped in vinegar.

Dogs: If dog comes home with swollen nose he may have been stung by a wasp or bee. Bathe the affected area in vinegar.


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

I do not have a cat but my best friend does and I must say she can use this suggestion in the worst way . . ha ha cause when you walk in to her house you immediately now there is a cat living there. Thanks for this for I will definitely pass it on her!
Also great to know about the dog getting stung . .as it is now summer and the dogs are out about the odds are in their favor to maybe get stung! I will file this one in my memory for sure!!!!!

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. deebomb (8967)   ranked 1,147 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

I mostly use vinegar for cleaning just about every thing. I use white 1 cup vinegar, a few drops of dish washing soap to a gallon of water for cleaning and sanitizing counter tops and washing windows, and floors. I put some in my dish rinse water to sanitize my dishes. I also use it to sanitize my cutting board. I use apple cider vinegar to rinse my hair instead of buying those expensive conditioners. It removes the soap and darkens my hair at the same time. Putting vinegar. I also use it to kill grass where i don't want it to grow like in the cracks of the sidewalk.


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

wow deebomb . .as your name states you are the bomb! Great uses and thanks for them!

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. singlemommy (974)   ranked 229 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

I remember my mom running vinegar through the coffee pot when I was growing up. I never heard about washing your windsheild though, I'm going to have to try that one! Thanks for the tips!


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

as a singlemommy I bet every tip helps! Oh how I remember those days . .not that I am not still a single mommy but my baby is now away at college and I hope these tips help her someday!

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6. myLot reputation of 93/100. mrghill (1982)   ranked 912 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

For those that have high blood pressure problems, non diluted white vinegar can be used as a soak for pork to remove the toxins that causes high-blood pressure. It can also be used as a medicine to lower blood pressure, but since it is so acidic, using it as a salad dressing is the best way to ingest it.

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. overwings (3609)   ranked 237 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

Apart from dressing my salads together with some olive oil and helping to give a slightly acid touch to some dishes (particularly rabbit stew and tuna fish), I also use it to clean my kettle mixed with a bit of water and leaving it there one night, and using the same system to rinse the washing machine. The drum looks shiny spotless after that treatment and it is not at all harmful for the washing machine.

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8. myLot reputation of 56/100. meiyeec511 (411)   ranked 4,529 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

Vinegar is a good tools to be used for cleaning purpose.

At the same time there are a lot of people will take as drink. It becomes a healthy drink for the people. It may be a healthy drink for a small amount and long period, but taking it everyday it's not a good idea. That's the advice from some professional.

You remind me about the usage od vinegar, thank you! I will try to use next time if there's some dirt I'm unable to clean it.

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9. ChenStroy (5)   7 months ago

I have to give a big yes to you! But don't you konw vinegar is also a cleaner for ourself? In my town, many people used to drink vinegar for cleaning thire body!


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

wow ChenStroy I had no idea that vinegar could be used as a body wash. The smell is a bit strong so I am sure I would go so far to do that unless I had a bad rash of some sort!

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10. myLot reputation of 44/100. nashlix (167)   ranked 5,171 out of 19,133 in questions & answers   7 months ago

other than it being a seasoning is many chinese food, vinegar has many other uses and benefits. my friend drinks apple cider vinegar to cure his acne problem and i heard it helps to lose weight as well. when i have constipation, i always take a banana and blend it in milk and some ice cubes. thereafter, ill add 2 teaspoons of pineapple vinegar to the blend. it helps in digestion so much and helps to lose weight too.


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

nashlix your solution to constipation sounds unbelievably great. But I do not think I have even seen pineapple vinegar! Where do you get it? Thanks so much for the great tips!


myLot reputation of 44/100. nashlix (167)   ranked 5,171 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

i am from singapore and we can readily get pineapple vinegar from the markets. however, the one in my house is made by my mum herself. i have no idea regarding the steps she takes to brew it but ill see if i can get it for you! it tastes realy good nd it really works very well.:)


myLot reputation of 98/100. saw2207 (604)   ranked 167 out of 19,133 in questions & answers  7 months ago

thanks nashlix . I am going to be on the lookout for Pineapple vinegar .. . sounds wonderful!

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