Green housekeeping
White distilled vinegar
For 10,000 years this fermented alcohol (most probably accidentally stumbled upon) has had hundreds of different uses. The Babylonians discovered its preserving properties; the Romans drank it; the Greeks pickled vegetables and meats in it; and soldiers during the American Civil War used it to treat scurvy. It heals wounds, cleans glass and melts away limescale and grease.
Altered hem and seam lines
If you mind about holes left after taking down a hem or re-sewing a seam, iron the fabric over a cloth dampened with vinegar.
Blankets
To wash wool or cotton blankets, add 2 cups vinegar to the rinse cycle. This will make them soft, fluffy and free of soap.
Brass and copper
Mix 1 tsp of salt and
