vinegar
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How to Clean Your Scorched Iron
If you’re back to wearing real work clothes on a regular basis, it may be time to bust out the iron. But before you attack any wrinkles, you’ll want to make sure the metal plate is clean and free of any burns, which can leave stains on your clothes. And if you do accidentally melt…
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The Easiest (and Most Natural) Ways to Get Rid of Garbage Disposal Odours
1The garbage disposal may be one of the miracles of modern life, but it’s also a source for foul odours to build up. Once the odours are there, it can be a challenge to get rid of them completely — rather than just covering them up. But a few lemons and limes (plus vinegar) can…
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10 Vinegars You Should Have in Your Kitchen (and How to Use Them)
I love acid. The vast majority of foods, whether savoury or sweet, are improved by a hit of bright tartness. There are two main ways to get acid into your cooking: citrus and vinegar. All vinegars contain acetic acid — that’s what makes them sour — but varying the starting material affects the flavour and…
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The Best Way to Get Stubborn Stains Out of Your Carpet
There are a number of household products you can use to lift unwanted stains out of a carpet, including rubbing alcohol, shampoo and vinegar. But there are cases in which those old classics won’t cut it. If you’ve run into a carpet stain that refuses to budge, you’ll need to employ a far more serious…