Vinegar

Vinegar is a liquid that is made as a result of the oxidation of ethanol in wine, fruit, beer or any liquid that contains alcohol. This process forms acetic acid which is what lends vinegar a tart sharp taste and strong smell.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

Vinegar is a key ingredient in many household cleaners and herbicides and is used as a medicinal aid in your natural remedies and treatments. Over the years, people have found thousands of different uses for vinegar, it can be used in the bathroom as well as in the kitchen. Listed below are some of the more common uses for vinegar.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

You can use vinegar in the kitchen when you are using your culinary skills.

1. Marinades
2. Vinaigrettes
3. Salad Dressings
4. Chutneys

1. White Vinegar
2. Balsamic Vinegar
3. White Wine Vinegar
4. Red Wine Vinegar
5. Sherry Vinegar
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
7. Rice Vinegar
8. Cane Vinegar
9. Coconut Vinegar
10. Palm Vinegar
11. Malt Vinegarhttp://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html

• Vinegar weed killer - simply pour vinegar on the weeds you want to kill. You can use it to kill the weeds in the cracks in your sidewalk and driveway.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

• To give acid to Rhododendrums, gardenias and azeleas, add one cup of vinegar to every gallon of water and pour it over your plants.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

• Make your fresh cut flowers last longer. Add two tablespoons of vinegar and one teaspoon of sugar to each quart of water. This mixture also make fresh flowers last longer.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

• Rub vinegar all over your hands after you work in the garden. The acid in the vinegar will neutralize the lime in the soil and will help to prevent dry, flaking skin.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

• Before you put in a new plant, clean your old flower pots with vinegar to avoid spreading plant disesaes and other problems.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

• Relieve the itching of a mosquito bite, by applying vinegar with a cotton pad on the irritation. The vinegar will help to alleviate the itching.

• If you stayed out in the sun too long. Apply some vinegar to the sunburned area. You may have to start with a solution of vinegar and distilled water. Apply as long as you need it.

• The hiccups can we thwarted with a teaspoon of vinegar. This is an old wives tale that is said to work.

• To get hair that is shiny and beautiful, take a cup of vinegar and pour it all over your hair after you shampoo and condition. The vinegar will remove the buildup of previous hair products and leave your hair squeaky clean and shiny.

• Dandruff will disappear when you treat it with vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is best in this case. Mix one part vinegar to three parts water and massage the mixture into your scalp about an hour before your wash your hair. Wash and condition as usual.

• Add a few tablespoons to your bath water to get rid of dry, itchy skin. If you take only showers, apply a little vinegar to your wash cloth and scrub your skin.

• Vinegar sprinkled on a salad or any of your prepared food will help to curb your appetite. You can use vinegar for weight loss.

• Get rid of that sore throat with a teaspoon of vinegar and honey. Dissolve them both in a glass of water and drink it. If you are suffering from problems with sugar, you can skip the honey.

• Rub, then wash your hands in vinegar to remove the stains from fruit juice.http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html