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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jun 24 2009 : 7:55:23 PM
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I just read an informative article in the Kerrville, Texas newspaper. The article was entitled, "Four creative uses for Vinegar".
1) In the kitchen
Soak wilted vegetables in water diluted with vinegar to liven them up. If you were a bit heavy handed with the salt, add a touch of vinegar to the mix as a neutralizer. Try adding a dash of vinegar to the boiling water to reduce stickiness in pasta or a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to any cake mix or recipe to improve moistness.
2)Green Spring Cleaning:
Vinegar works wonders in the scrubbing, degriming department. Most solutions for cleaning with vinegar include a half and half water mixture and sometimes salt or baking soda. To cut the lime buildup on a chrome sink or tub, add two tablespoons of salt to one teaspoon of vinegar making a thick paste.
3) Does a Body Good:
Soak your feet in a small tub of diluted vinegar and foot odor disappears! Vinegar also works as a facial toner, itch reliever, bad breath exterminator, and nail polish strengthener.
4) Pet Uses:
Vinegar is the antidote to catnip, feline kryptonite. Cats can be exhaustibly determined when it comes to adding artistic flair to your new armchair. Spray a diluted solution of water and distilled vinegar to your furniture (always text a small segment first). You can remove the stink of cat doo from the litter box by rinsing it with vinegar. For dogs that scratch their ears too much, rub them with a cloth soaked in pure vinegar. And to make Fido's coat gleam, spray a solution of vinegar/water to his fur.
The article was by Ashely Grimaldo, MCT
Now, as long as I have been with MJF I have read several postings concerning vinegar. The vinegar queen, to me, would be Alee.
I have learned more things concerning vinegar from Alee. Thank you, Alee.
I just thought I'd pass this article on.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2009 : 11:16:22 AM
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Alee:
My cats yak up hair balls on my carpet, would the vinegar not turn the carpet a different color? Just wondering about that.
Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 8:50:07 PM
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This is so neat! Thanks Marly!!!
Maggie |
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 09:54:07 AM
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Another summertime use for vinegar is sunburn. Put it on a cotton cloth and dab it on takes the red and the sting out of the burn.
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
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Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2009 : 6:30:43 PM
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I have stainless steel appliances, and vinegar cleans them up even better than the stuff from the store!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 6:35:51 PM
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this may sound silly, but I have found that (apple cider) vinegar and honey in warm water actually doesn't taste THAT bad, and is good for digestion. Give it a try!
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Creative uses for Vinegar
