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Vinegar a frugal alternative
2/18/2007 at 4:54 PM
Fabric softener and static cling reducer use as you would liquid fabric softener.
Window cleaner - mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar in with 2 cups of water. Soak a small sponge or cloth in this, then wring it out, and store in an airtight container. Simply wipe off spots or smears with this.
Air freshener, used with baking soda - use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 cups of water. After it stops foaming, mix well, and use in a (recycled) spray bottle into the air.
Chewing gum dissolver - saturate the area with vinegar. If the vinegar is heated, it will work faster.
Stain remover - for stains caused by grass, coffee, tea, fruits and berries. Soak clothing in full strength vinegar.
Corn and callus remover - soak a piece of stale bread (a cloth would probably do as well) in vinegar, and tape it over the callus or corn overnight.
Age spot fader - Mix equal parts of onion juice and vinegar and use it daily on age spots. This will take a few weeks to work, just like it's expensive relative from the store