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Amazing Vinegar! 19 Cool Uses for Home, Health and Garden
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Aug 22, 2010 - 7:05:06 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Vinegar is amazing! From soothing sunburn and insect bites to deterring insects and cats, vinegar is a versatile, safe and effective solution for many household and pet problems.

A few tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in your pet’s water bowl will prevent fleas and mange.
If you dog has been sprayed by a skunk, rub vinegar (any type) on his coat and rinse.
If your pet has hot spots, dab a little vinegar (any kind) on the spots.
To remove pet urine from carpets - The best vinegar to get is one that has not been processed, look for vinegar that has been cold pressed.
Keep cut flowers blooming longer – add 2 tablespoons white vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar to a quart of water. Stems should sit at least 4 inches into the water.
Deter ants with vinegar. Either spray or place a vinegar soaked string in the areas ants frequent.
Vinegar is an herbicide when used in temperatures above 70°. However, it will also kill plants, so use vinegar carefully in the garden.
When slicing onions, rub hands with vinegar before and after handling them, to prevent odor.
Keep cats away by sprinkling vinegar in the areas you want them to avoid. Citrus peelings and soap will also deter cats.
Clean your dog’s ears with a soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is recommended.
Clean rust from garden tools and spigots by soaking in undiluted vinegar. Lay a cloth soaked in vinegar over the spigot overnight.
Dab vinegar on a mosquito bite (or any insect bite) to soothe.
After gardening, pour vinegar over your hands to soothe and prevent drying and flaking.
Remove fruit stains from hands by rinsing with vinegar.
Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
Vinegar is an effective air freshener. Put out a bowl of vinegar to eliminate cigar, smoke or pet odors.
Soothe sunburn by rubbing vinegar on the affected area.
Soothe a bee sting by dabbing the affected area with vinegar.
As with any product, it’s best to check with your veterinarian or doctor before using.

Elizabeth Bublitz is an animal friendly gardening expert, author
and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes. http://twitter.com/Pawfriendly

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