I have mentioned keeping vinegar in my pantry before. Distilled or white vinegar, which is a 5% acetic acid solution, kills 99% of bacteria, 82% of mold, and 80% of germs, but is nontoxic to humans and animals. It is also a key ingredient in pickles! The acids also dissolve mineral deposits and soap scum,Continue reading “Pantry Essentials: Vinegar”
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Frugal Tips: Cleaning a Burnt Pot
Some of you may know that my sister and I run a vacation rental home. The small house sits on property adjacent to ours.For the most part it’s worked out very well. We are located near several ski areas and we have a good flow of renters using the house during the winter to ski. UsuallyContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Cleaning a Burnt Pot”
Prudent Pantry: Cleaning with Vinegar
There are some changes with the On The Home Front schedule! Usually I post about my pantry on Thursday, but I am moving the Prudent Pantry to Mondays. It’s always a good idea to check your pantry at he beginning of the week. Thursday will be devoted to the Home Acre Hop where you canContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Cleaning with Vinegar”
Prudent Pantry: Vinegar Part Two
Last week I talked about using vinegar in the household for cleaning and laundry. Did you know that you can also use vinegar in your gardening and for your health? Here are some more tips for ways to use vinegar: 1. Kill weeds and grass growing in unwanted places by pouring full-strength white distilled vinegarContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Vinegar Part Two”
Prudent Pantry: Vinegar
Vinegar has been around for years and it has thousands of uses! You can use it for anything from cooking to cleaning, to gardening and home remedies; white distilled vinegar is one of the most versatile and economical products you can have on hand. Definitely something you want to stick in your prudent pantry! IContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Vinegar”
Nancy on the Home Front 