We've been battling bugs from hell around the house this week. Not the kind that turns everyone into cannibalistic undead, just chickenpox. And let's face it, a zombie apocalypse (any apocalypse for that matter) isn't going to prevent OTHER germs from attacking. But it reminded me of a key supply every household should have. Good old vinegar.
There have been a milliondy helpful emails and facebook shares touting the useful benefits of a simple jug of vinegar. The best benefit this week has been its sanitizing properties. Will it decontaminate someone splattered in fresh zombie blood? Not sure about that promise. But I can say that it will tackle the more basic germs and bacteria. Without poisoning everyone. Then you can save the bleach for water purification (ooh boy, bleachy goodness) and true decontamination.
Here are all the exciting things you do with WonderVinegar:
Sanitize/Deodorize
Make a solution of vinegar, water, dish soap, orange or lemon peel, and lemon juice (4:2:1:1:1 concentration) to a spray bottle. Can be used anywhere: countertops; high chairs; bathrooms; floors; open wounds; insect repellent
Relief from Heartburn
For relief of heartburn or acid indigestion, take one or two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting
Douse with vinegar. It will soothe irritation and relieve itching.
Relieve sunburn
Lightly rub white distilled or cider vinegar on skin. Reapply as needed.
Relieve dry and itchy skin
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to your bath water.
Fight dandruff
After shampooing, rinse with a solution of ½ cup vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.
Soothe a sore throat
Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. For another great gargle: 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vinegar, gargle then drink.
Treat sinus infections and chest colds
Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. (Be sure to check vaporizer instructions for additional water measurement.)
Skin burns
Apply ice-cold vinegar right away for fast relief. Will prevent burn blisters.
Chest congestion
To clear up respiratory congestion, inhale a vapor mist from steaming pot containing water and several spoonfuls of vinegar.
Arthritis Relief
Mix a teaspoon of half apple cider vinegar, half honey in a glass of water with a teaspoon of orange flavored Knox gelatin.
Lessen Morning Sickness
Drink some apple cider vinegar in water, with honey added. This concoction can help calm a queasy stomach.
Stop Itching
Apply a paste made from vinegar and cornstarch. Keep on until itch disappears.
Cleaning Heavily Soiled Hands
Moisten cornmeal with apple cider vinegar. Scrub hands, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
Hiccups
1 tsp vinegar stops hiccups immediately
Coughing
Homemade cough medicine: Relieve cough by mixing one-half cup Apple Cider Vinegar, one-half cup water, one-teaspoon cayenne pepper, and four teaspoons honey. Take one tablespoon when cough acts up. Take another tablespoon at bedtime.
Cleaning
Remove tough stains. Gently rub on fruit, jam, mustard, coffee, tea, zombie gore. Then wash as usual.
Most of the above tips (and more) from http://versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html and http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1485.asp
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