Patric- Vinegar/Bi carb cleaning

[Manda]

:waves: Patric

Recently in a thread you said your a vinegar/bi carb user for cleaning. Well im going to give it a go, I'll try just about anything, if i like great if i dont fine i go back to my old way.

I just wanted to know How you use it for specific jobs?

I have done a search and had so many differering ways, i was just after the way you do it. If you have a few momoments to share those it would be much appreciated. :)

[Heather]

Manda...I swear by both to clean stainless steel sinks and surrounds (there is no scratching either)...just sprinkle some BiCarb then pour a small amount of vinegar.



BTW....I buy big containers of Cleaning Vinegar....only a couple of $

[Manda]

Thanks H,
I just have the white vinegar, I'm assuming thats fine to use?

[mummyof3babes]

Yes white vinegar Manda. I've started using that also, it's a lot safer to have around the kiddies. It will clean anything and everything, use on floors, the only time you need chemical cleaners is if there's a stain to tackle. I use bi-carb on a wet sponge in the bathroom, works great.

[Patricia]

Just sprinkle the bi-carb on Manda..sprinkle the vinegar on and when it starts fizzing use your scourer to scrub as normal...repeat if you need too :)

Another good tip is to use your vinegar in a spray bottle ;)

[Heather]

Manda....Cleaning vinegar is much, much cheaper than cooking vinegar (both have the same effect when using for cleaning).....and to tell you the truth, doesn't have such a strong smell.

[Manda]

Thanks everyone.

Ah H, i shall keep my eye out for it.

[Kjoy]

I put my vinegar in a spray bottle, then sprinkle bicarb around the shower stall, spray some vinegar on it - and as its fizzes I scrub with an old washing up brush.

For drains I put about 4 big spoon fulls of bicarb down the drain then pour half a cup of vinegar and let it fizz away.

For the loo I pour half a cup of vinegar in and leave it for half an hour then scrub with the loo brush and flush.

For the fridge I do it the same as the shower but with a sponge.

[ezmay]

i use vinegar and newspaper to clean mirrors and glass.
bi carb and vinegar down the drains
vinegar in the washingmachine every so often to clean the pipes (no clothes)
make a paste with bi carb and water to remove burnt on food in pots etc. also workd to make them look like new on the outside
slightly off topic but i put a bowl of cold water with a few lemon slices in the microwave for 5 mins. the steam loosens all the crap and makes it easy to just wipe out and the lemon makes it smell nice

[Patricia]

Just wanted to add that you can buy bi-carb soda in bulk from places like Bunnings if you are like me and find those piddly boxes at the supermarket only last 5 mins :P

[Heather]

Hi Ho, Hi Ho ....it's off the Bunnings I go.

Hi Ho, HI Ho...it's off to Bunnings I go.

[Kjoy]

Just wanted to add that you can buy bi-carb soda in bulk from places like Bunnings if you are like me and find those piddly boxes at the supermarket only last 5 mins :P

Oh never thought of bunnings. The Coles nearest me sells a kilo sized box for under $2 and I pour it into an icecream container with a sealable lid.

[sandydee]

:yes:I will paying Bunnings a visit too:)

[ezmay]

sprinkle bi carb on the carpets and walk over it as normal for an hour or so then vac. it deoderises and can help lift some stains