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Top Uses of Vinegar ~ Health Benefits ~ Household Uses Vinegar has long been known for its health benefits and use as a natural cleanser for your insides, outsides, and household! On this page we'll discuss and list many of the 1001 uses of vinegar in areas including general health, use as skin care, hair care, deodorant, for pet care, organic gardening, household cleaning, laundry care, and pest control! What is Vinegar Vinegar is a product of fermentation. This is a process in which sugars in a food are broken down by bacteria and yeast. In the first stage of fermentation, the sugars are turned into alcohol. Then, if the alcohol ferments further, you get vinegar. The word comes from the French, meaning "sour wine." While vinegar can be made from all sorts of things -- like many fruits, vegetables, and grains -- apple cider vinegar comes from pulverized apples. The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar, or any vinegar, is acetic acid. However, vinegars also have other acids, vitamins, mineral salts, and amino acids. Source: WebMD
Benefits of Vinegar ~ from Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things published in Readers Digest The list below has been organized by category of use. The titles are the same as that in the above attached document "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things" which also includes detailed instructions for any of the uses listed below. Other sources are included in the document above and referenced below. Enjoy a living a healthy, clean and natural life...all on a budget!
Sources: * Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things ~ http://www.rd.com/home/150-household-uses-for-vinegar/ * Weight Loss & Diet Plans ~ http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar Please note that this article presents information from the standpoint of medical studies and as a medical site only endorses those backed by medical studies. However, there is a long history of anecdotal evidence to support many of the others claims for use, most of which have never been verified or contradicted by a formal study. Additionally, just because a study exists it does not mean that it is correct. For example. a study of studies revealed that 40% of studies are wrong with 20% being contradicted upon re-study and the other 20% showing a significantly stronger affect than suggested by the initial study. * GHC Blog ~ http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar/ * People's Pharmacy ~ http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2005/12/07/vinegar-for-und/ * Holistic Remedy for Dogs ~ http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/2_6/features/5220-1.html Note: The information contained herein has been compiled from various sources. The above statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We make no claims, either expressed or implied, that any treatments mentioned in this newsletter will cure disease, replace prescription medication, or supersede sound medical advice. Note: The website www.naturalhealthcarestore.com does not provide medical advise. The site simply provides research data for informational purposes. The content included in this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding medical conditions. Statements included in this website have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products carried by the Natural Healthcare Store are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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Original List In Exact Order as Found in Attached Document from Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things
Clear dirt off PCs and peripherals
Clean your computer mouse
Clean your window blinds
Unclog and deodorize drains
Get rid of smoke odor
Wipe away mildew
Clean chrome and stainless steel
Shine your silver
Polish brass and copper items
Unglue stickers, decals, and price tags
Burnish your scissors
Clean your piano keys
Deodorize lunch boxes, footlockers, and car trunks
Freshen a musty closet
Brighten up brickwork
Revitalize wood paneling
Restore your rugs
Remove carpet stains
Remove candle wax
Give grease stains the slip
Conceal scratches in wood furniture (Olive oil also works wonders so try both)
Get rid of water rings on furniture
Wipe off wax or polish buildup
Revitalize leather furniture
Remove bumper stickers
Clean windshield wiper blades
Keep car windows frost-free
Care for your car’s carpets
Refresh your refrigerator
Steam-clean your microwave
Disinfect cutting boards
Deodorize your garbage disposal (You can also use old lemons or citrus peals)
Wash out your dishwasher (also works to unclog a dishwasher drain!)
Clean china, crystal, and glassware
Clean a coffeemaker
Clean a teakettle
Cut the grease
Brush-clean can opener blades
Remove stains from pots, pans, and ovenware
Clear the air in your kitchen
Refresh your ice trays
Make all-purpose cleaners
Make an all-purpose scrub for pots and pans
Sanitize jars, containers, and vases
Clean a dirty thermos
Purge bugs from your pantry
Trap fruit flies
Tenderize and purify meats and seafood
Keep corned beef from shrinking
Make better boiled or poached eggs
Wash store-bought produce
Remove odors from your hands
Get rid of berry stains
Control your dandruff
Condition your hair
Protect blond hair from chlorine
Soak away aching muscles
Freshen your breath
Ease sunburn and itching
Banish bruises
Soothe a sore throat
Breathe easier
Treat an active cold sore
Make a poultice for corns and calluses
Get the jump on athlete’s foot
Pamper your skin
Say good-bye to age or sun spots
Soften your cuticles
Make nail polish last longer
Clean your eyeglasses
Treat a jellyfish or bee sting
Wash mildew from shower curtains
Shine ceramic tiles
Whiten your grout
Clean sinks and bathtubs
Shine up your shower doors
Disinfect shower door tracks
Remove mineral deposits from showerheads (or mineral deposits anywhere else for that matter such as mineral build up causing slow drains in your dishwasher or elsewhere)
Wipe down bathroom fixtures
Fight mold and mildew
Disinfect toilet bowls
Clean your toothbrush holder
Wash out your rinse cup
Soften fabrics
Kills bacteria
Eliminate static
Keep cloths soft and fresh
Brighten laundry loads
Set color of new clothes
Clean your washing machine
Stop reds from running
Brighten your laundry loads
Make new clothes ready to wear (rid them of chemicals, odor, etc)
Whiten your dingy crew socks
Get the yellow out of clothing
Soften up your blankets
Spray away wrinkles
Flush your iron’s interior
Clean your iron’s soleplate
Sharpen your creases
Make old hemlines disappear
Erase scorch marks
Dull the shine in your seat
Remove cigarette smell from suits
Reshape your woolens
Brush off suede stains
Pat away water-soluble stains
Unset old stains
Sponge out serious stains
Get the rust out
Clear away crayon stains
Remove rings from collars and cuffs
Pretreat perspiration stains
Make pen ink disappear
Soak out bloodstains
***Test soil acidity or alkalinity
Clean a hummingbird feeder
Speed germination of flower seed
Keep cut flowers fresh
Wipe away mealybugs
Encourage blooms on azaleas and gardenias
Stop yellow leaves on plants
Treat rust and other plant diseases
Clean your lawn mower blades
***Keep out four-legged creatures (such as deer in the garden, raccoons, rabbits, etc)
Exterminate dandelions and unwanted grass
Keep the kitties away
Unmark your pet’s spots (or get rid of pet odors on carpet)
Directly protect against fleas and ticks
Clean outdoor furniture and decks
Make a trap to lure flying insects
Give ants the boot
Clean off bird droppings
Clean your pet’s ears
Remove skunk odor
Wash concrete off your skin
Remove paint fumes
Degrease grates, fans, and air-conditioner grilles
Disinfect air-conditioner and humidifier filters
Keep the paint on your cement floors
Get rid of rust
Peel off wallpaper
Slow hardening of plaster
Revive your paintbrushes
