VINEGAR cleaning tips and recipes – Part 2! Vinegar has become a staple in my home as a natural cleaning alternative because it is so budget friendly, a little bit goes a long way, and it has many versatile uses. Another of my favorite ways to use vinegar as a cleaning product is for sanitizing my dishwasher. I take baking soda and sprinkle the soda liberally in the bottom of the dishwasher. Then I take a plastic 1 cup measuring container and fill it with vinegar and place it in the top tray of the dishwasher and run on a regular cycle. It deodorizes and cleans any scum especially on the bottom of the appliance. I love it!
Basic Office Dust & Germ Buster: Use this solution to clean the outer surfaces of office equipment including the keyboard, monitor, printer and fax machine. **Avoid the glass. Combine 2 cups of distilled water, 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract and 10 drops of sweet orange essential oil in a plastic spray bottle and shake well. Spray directly onto a dry cloth and wipe surfaces clean.
Easy Glass Cleaner. Combine 1 cup of distilled water, 1 cup of white vinegar, and 10 drops of lemon essential oil in a small plastic spray bottle and shake a few times to blend. Spray a small amount on a dry cloth and wipe surfaces until dry. Shake spray bottle before each use.
To remove tarnish from copper, brass, and pewter cutlery, make a paste with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon flour. Apply the mixture to the metal and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and polish with a soft, dry cloth.
Do you need to clear a clogged showerhead? Mineral buildups in your showerhead occur over time, especially if your area has hard water. I have found that this buildup adversely affects water pressure and my shower quality. To dissolve this buildup a tip I do using vinegar is to fill a small plastic bag or Ziploc baggie with vinegar and position the bag so the showerhead sits in the vinegar. Use a rubberband to hold the bag in place and let it sit overnight. Once you have removed the bag, run hot water from the shower to remove any leftover buildup or vinegar.
Have a great week and Happy natural cleaning! Next up: BAKING SODA
Lemon and Rosemary 