Love The Cleaning Power of Vinegar But Not The Smell? Infuse It With A Scent!!

Love the cleaning power of vinegar, but hate the smell? Then, infuse it with a scent that you do like.

Approach #1

INGREDIENTS:
Flower petals or herbs (dried or fresh)
Vinegar
2 glass bottles
A strainer

PREPARATION:
1. Sterilize the bottles.

2. Then, place your chosen herbs or flowers into one of the bottles. (The more you put in, the stronger the scent will be.)

3. Fill the bottle with vinegar.

4. Cap, and allow to steep for 10 days.

5. Open the bottle, and strain out all of the flowers or herbs.

6. Pour the vinegar into the second bottle; and store in a cool, dark place.


Approach #2

INGREDIENTS:
Essential oil
Vinegar

PREPARATION:
1. Add several drops of your favorite essential oil to the vinegar.

2. Cap, and shake to distribute the scent throughout.


SCENT SUGGESTIONS:

Try lavender for laundry and citrus or peppermint for around-the-house cleaning.



TIPS AND WARNINGS:

1) Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children.

2) Avoid dark colored herbs, as these could change the color of the vinegar, and potentially stain.


MORE USES FOR VINEGAR:

Looking for a cheap alternative to commerical fabric softener? Then, look no further. Just add a cup of white vinegar to your washer's rinse cycle and your laundry will come out soft and cling-free.

The Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Fabric Softener -- Vinegar Will:
eliminate static cling
remove soap residue from your clothes
soften your laundry
make your towels more absorbent


Vinegar Won't:
add harsh chemicals to your laundry
imgregnate your clothes with synthetic fragrances
cost you a lot of money


Tips and Warnings
1) To give your clothes a fresh scent, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the vinegar.

2) Have a fabric softener ball? Fill it with vinegar, and you won't have to watch for the rinse cycle.

3) Keep vinegar out of the reach of children and pets.


Did You Know?
Commerical fabric softener builds up on your towels over time, making them less absorbent.



Looking for a safe and easy way to sanitize your kitchen and bathroom sponges? Then, try this:

What You Need:
White vinegar
A small bowl or container

What You Do:
Soak your sponges in a container of white vinegar overnight. Then, squeeze them out in the morning, and they'll be refreshed and ready for use.

Why This Works:
The acetic acid in vinegar kills bacteria and eliminates odors.




(Source: http://www.FrugalLiving.com)