Clean and deodorize microwave. Using a microwave-safe bowl, fill with 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1 cup water.  Place in the microwave, and cook long enough to boil. Let it sit in microwave while it cools.  You can then easily wipe down inside of microwave and  lingering odors should disappear.

Remove odors from kitchen sink. I wipe down entire sink with straight vinegar (great for removing waterspots too) then pour one cup of vinegar down drain, wait one hour before rinsing.  (I throw a towel across the faucet to help me remember not to use it)

Prevent Mildew in Shower. I spray shower walls and shower curtain with half vinegar  and half water to help prevent mildew.

Use those medicine cups that come with all the kids medicines like Tylenol or Advil for: Measuring cups in the kitchen. If you are cooking or baking with kids, you know they love to help put the ingredients together but using measuring spoons can be tricky for them. Use those old medicine cups to pre-measure… Read More »

Did you know that Vinegar is a better weed killer then roundup? And it’s all natural!! You can use a watering can, a spray bottle or a pump-sprayer to apply vinegar. I use a pump-sprayer, because it is more efficient. Be sure to rinse your sprayer after use, or metal parts (if any) can corrode…. Read More »

Clean Hard Water Build Up. We have hard water, so things like faucet and shower heads get gunked up.  I remove the heads and soak in a bow of vinegar until loose, then scrub with a brush.  They will then look brand new!