Vinegar is Useful in More Than Just Cooking, Here are the Top Ten Things I Use it For

Vinegar is commonly used in many foods such as Salad dressing, pickles, pies, ketchup, mayonnaise and many other things to eat. I always have a gallon of vinegar handy in my cupboard, as I have found multiple uses for it way beyond just cooking and eating. Here are my top ten things I use it for and how.

Number Ten: Air Freshener- You can freshen up the air of any stale smelling room by setting out a shallow bowl or dish filled three quarters full with white vinegar. The vinegar will absorb any mal odors and neutralize it. I like to use it after my dogs come in from outside after a romp in damp weather.

Number Nine: Flea Control- This little known fact can help to keep your furry friend pest free. Here is my recipe which I originally got from my grandmother more then 30 years ago, and it has never failed! In your dog's drinking water, add one teaspoon of vinegar per one quart of water. Fleas detest the smell of vinegar, and when your dog ingests it, the fleas are repelled and will not come anywhere near your dog. I use this on all of my dogs, and have never had a problem with fleas.

Number Eight: Clean Stainless Steel- Stubborn stains on stainless steel can be easily removed by scrubbing the stained area with pure white vinegar. It comes out as clean as new.

Number Seven: Unclogging Drains- First take 1 cup of baking soda and pour it down the clogged drain. Follow it immediately with 1 cup of vinegar. Next, cover up the drain with a drain plug, and let it sit for an hour. After the hour is up, unplug the drain and pour a pot of boiling hot water down the drain. Repeat pouring the boiling water down the drain several times as needed.

Number Six: Cleaning grease- I use this on my microwave, stove top, oven and even on greasy pans and cookie sheets. Scrub your greasy ovens and cookware with pure white vinegar. The vinegar is wonderful on removing grease build ups, and will kill the germs and absorb odors.