#MEwx Sunny and warm again any Vinegar for Laundry tips
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This morning we have mostly sunny skies with expected highs in the lower 80s. Winds will be Northwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Tonight we’ll have mostly clear conditions with lows around 60°F. Winds will remain light and variable.
The outdoor temperature is 65.1°F, the dewpoint is 60.8°F and it feels like 65.1°F.
We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours.
Today’s sunrise is 5:41 AM, sunset is 7:49 PM and we’ll have 14 hours 7 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 3:09 AM and Moonset is 11:40 PM. The moon phase is Waxing Gibbous and is 58% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on August 19 and our next new moon is on September 3.
The wind velocity is between 1.3 MPH and 4.5 MPH from the West Northwest.
The Relative pressure is 29.71, the Absolute pressure is 29.51 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and a few clouds.
The Humidity is 85%, the UV index is 2 placing the average person at moderate risk and the solar radiation reading is 274.2W/m2.
Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Sun and clouds.
How using vinegar for doing laundry can help.
These tips come from a book entitled “The Many uses of vinegar” which you can get on line almost for free.
Laundry
We are all aware that no matter where you live, the price of clothing is outrageous. Keeping your laundry in the best of condition really does matter if
you want to keep your household running within a budget. Use these vinegar and laundry tips to save money and time in your household chore of doing the
laundry!
Do your baby clothes smell sour even after you wash them? When washing baby clothes use one cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle to break down smells for
fresh clean smelling clothes.
If you are troubled with colors running when you wash them, use a cup of vinegar with your wash to set colors in you clothes.
Do you have a piece of leather that you can’t wear because of a stubborn stain? Get that stain out using a mixture of vinegar and linseed oil. Rub on with
a soft cloth and polish with a clean cloth for a great finish.
To give extra shine to your leather clean with hot vinegar and then rinse with soapy water. Inexpensive cleaning.
If you like sharp creases in your knit fabrics dampen the fabric with a solution of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 2/3-cup water then place a paper bag over the
fold and iron.
Does your laundry soap make too much suds? Use a cup of vinegar in the wash cycle to cut down on soapsuds.
Do you have too much lint or pet hair found on your clothes? You can tackle this by adding 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of each load.
Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar before washing.
To keep your washing machine fresh and rust free periodically, pour a cup of vinegar in the machine, and let it run through a regular cycle with no clothes
added. This will dissolve soap residue, breakdown rust, and keep the musty smell of water under control.
Have you found dirt or grease on your favorite suede jacket or pants? You can take the grease off suede with a little vinegar. Simply dip a toothbrush in
vinegar and gently brush over grease spot and pat dry.
Have you found fruit, jam, or mustard on your favorite shirt? Simply rub a little vinegar on the stain and wash as usual for a cleaner clean.
When you are fixing a hem or seam have you ever noticed a hole? Try this quick trick to fix this. Place a cloth that has been moistened with vinegar under
the fabric and iron, the holes will be smaller almost unnoticeable when you’re finished.
Do you have a wine stain in your clothes? If you have a wine stain don’t throw that shirt away, use vinegar. Using a cloth or sponge dab some vinegar on
the affected spot and let it sit about an hour. Wash according to the manufactures tag.
Does your laundry still have sweat or perspiration stains even after you wash? Using straight vinegar on the affected area, soak for about an hour and then
wash normally for a better clean.
Does your deodorants leave unsightly marks on your clothes? Use a dab of vinegar, rubbing on the stain will remove the spots quickly.
Do you have a favorite wool sweater but you can’t wear it because of the musty smell? Deodorize a wool sweater by washing the sweater, then rinsing it in
equal parts vinegar and water to remove odor. This will also brighten your clothes color!
In the heat of the summer, your laundry sometimes can get a sour smell – get rid of this sour smell by using vinegar with a second wash. No need to throw
all those clothes away, a second wash with vinegar will clear it right up!
Have your put gas in your car only to have some splash on your clothes and you can’t get it out? Add a cup of vinegar to your wash and the smell will disappear.
Do your kids play hard and leave grass stains on their clothes? Apply vinegar to the stained spot and let sit over night before washing as usual to fight
out these stains.
Cut your laundry bill, using one cup of vinegar in the wash will not only make your clothes smell fresher but it acts as a fabric softener as well reducing
static cling.
Vinegar makes an excellent fabric type glue. So if your favorite purse is ripped, or a hem has fallen try this solution;
1 box of clear gelatin,
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3-4 tablespoons of water (just enough to stir the mixture)
1 teaspoon of glycerin
Melt the gelatin and water on low, then add the other ingredients and stir constantly mixing it well. You will have to apply this ‘glue’ while warm. And
you can also store the remaining glue in a small plastic or glass jar for the next time you find a need for it by warming it up before you use it.
If you use cloth diapers, you can keep five to six cups of vinegar in your diaper pail with water to keep the smell neutralized between washes.
To get grass stains out of white clothes soak the item in pure vinegar, over two or three hours you will notice the grass stain lighten up, and then launder
as usual.
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