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- Mel, selected from DivineCaroline
- April 28, 2011
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Cleaning Clothes: Vinegar works magic on upholstery and fabric, too.
12. If a child has an “accident” on a mattress, clean it with a solution of vinegar and water. Afterwards, pour some baking soda onto the mattress, and brush or vacuum the residue once it’s dry.
13. Spraying vinegar onto deodorant-stained shirts before the wash can remove the discoloration. It’s also great for fighting mustard, tomato sauce, or ketchup stains.
14. Adding a cupful of vinegar to the rinse cycle of your washing machine can freshen up bright colors and give you cleaner laundry. Acetic acid won’t harm fabrics, but it dissolves the soap residue that can dull dark clothing. It also acts as a fabric softener, a static reducer, and a mildew-inhibitor.
15. Vinegar will also loosen chewing gum stuck to car upholstery, rugs, and carpeting.
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I often use vinegar 4 house cleaning and mirrors. And it smells clean+fresh! Thanks 4 the extra tips.
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I always use white vinegar for cleaning the bathroom. It's great.
both this and the "baking soda uses" article have alot of good info. thanks
learned some new uses... mom used to do the laundry rinse cycle one
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