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Characteristics of Vinegar

• Mildly acidic
• Dissolves dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits
• Natural deodorizer
• Aroma disappears when dry
• No coloring agents (safe for grout)
• Cuts detergent residue (fabric softener and static cling reducer)
• Sets colors to prevent fading in new clothing
• Mild bleach (great for grass stains, that actually are set by laundry detergent

Spray Cleaner:
Mix in a spray bottle
1 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
Use to clean counter tops, lightly soiled range tops/back splash, floors, and exterior of toilet
*To use on tough bathroom surfaces such as shower walls, remove spray nozzle and heat solution in the microwave until barely hot, spray generously on surface, let stand 10-15 minutes, scrub, rinse.

Undiluted Vinegar:
Hard water deposits and soap scum
Inside of toilet bowl – first pour ½ gallon of water down toilet to empty bowl, pour vinegar in toilet and use a scrub brush or pumice stone to clean. I also sprinkle the bowl with baking soda before pouring the vinegar in, let it sit for a few minutes, and then you can usually clean with a damp sponge or cloth.

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Homemade Baking Mix

This recipe will store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 weeks. You can use it exactly as you would use Bisquick of Jiffy.

8 c. flour
1 1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk
1/2 c. sugar
5 T. baking powder
1 T. salt
2 c. shortening

In a large bowl, blend all dry ingredients thoroughly. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles corn meal.

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Toilet Bowl Cleaners:

Pumice stones are always a great way to clean stubborn mineral rings from your toilets!

First, pour ½ gallon of water down toilet to empty bowl, pour vinegar in toilet and use a scrub brush or pumice stone to clean. For tougher cleaning jobs, sprinkle the bowl with baking soda before pouring the vinegar in, let it sit for a few minutes, and then you can usually clean with a damp sponge or cloth.

(DO NOT MIX TOILET BOWL CLEANERS AND BLEACH OR VINEGAR AND BLEACH!)
2 parts borax
1 part lemon juice


½ c. liquid soap
2 c. baking soda
¼ c. water
2 T. vinegar
½ tsp Tea Tree oil (measure with a metal spoon, not plastic)
Mix liquid soap and baking soda together. Work out any lumps with a fork. Dilute with water and then add vinegar. Then add tea tree oil. Pour into spray bottle. Shake well before each use.


Overnight Toilet Cleaner:
½ c. borax
20-30 drops tea tree oil
Pour borax into toilet bowl. Add tea tree oil. Hold toilet brush over bowl and sprinkle with borax. Give the inside edge a good swish, close the lid and set over night. The following morning, swish the bowl with the brush and your done.