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Cleaning Naturally
Dec
When it comes to cleaning, vinegar is a wonder solution and will safely and naturally solve many cleaning conundrums. While it is a miracle worker, cleaning with traditional vinegar does result in a lingering and acidic scent.
The Laundress Scented Vinegar packes a powerful and natural clean, while leaving your home smelling of eucalyptus, rose, lily of the valley, bergamot and thyme.
The Butler has shared his best tips for cleaning your home with vinegar and getting the best results.
Remove odour from fabrics
Remove pesky odours that just won’t come out in the wash. For all washable fabrics including wool, silk, blends, and more.
Pretreat: To remove odour from fabric, add ¼ cup of Scented Vinegar to a basin of warm water and soak the item for 30 minutes. Then launder as normal.
Launder: Add 1 cup Scented Vinegar directly to the washing machine drum (for top loaders) or to the detergent dispenser (for front loaders) and run a wash cycle using no detergent or softener. Then wash again as normal.
Deodorise Rooms & Appliances
Cooking/kitchen: Remove cooking odours by simmering a small pot of ½ cup of vinegar and water or keep a small bowl of vinegar on the counter to absorb odour.
Refrigerator: place 1 cup vinegar in the refrigerator for two days to remove odour. Refresh as needed.
Microwave: Use ¼ cup vinegar and 1 cup water, bring to a boil and let sit.
Machine Odour
Washing Machine: Add ½ cup Scented Vinegar mixed with 2 capfuls All-purpose Bleach Alternative to your machine dispenser and run an empty, long load with hot water. Don’t forget to clean out your fabric softener and bleach dispensers!
Dishwasher: Fill your dispenser with Scented Vinegar and add 2 capfuls All-Purpose Bleach Alternative to the machine, then run and empty load with hot water.
Rinse Aid: To prevent spotty glassware, add vinegar to the rinse aid dispenser in your dishwasher.
Drain Cleaner: To clean, deodorise, and unclog drains, sprinkle ¼ cup of All-Purpose Bleach Alternative and pour 1 cup of boiling vinegar down the drain. Allow the solution to sit for 5 minutes, then run hot water down the drain. (For garbage disposals, halve the amounts.)
Remove & Inhibit Bacteria, Mould, and Yeast Growth
Cutting Boards: Apply vinegar directly to cutting boards at the end of the evening and do not rinse.
Surfaces: To clean and deodorise surfaces, glassware, and household items, wet a Lint-free Cleaning Cloth or sponge with Scented Vinegar. Then wipe away dirt, stains, germs, and streaks. This will also keep ants and bugs away.
Cleaning: To scrub tubs, tiles, toilets, and stained porcelain, mix the Scented Vinegar with All-Purpose Bleach Alternative.
Toilets: Deodorise toilets with 1 cup Scented Vinegar; let sit for 30 minutes and then flush.
Clean Blinds & Walls
To clean blinds and walls, mix equal parts vinegar and water in a bucket and use a sponge or Lint-Free Cleaning Cloth to wipe down.
Try some of our favourites:
Scented Vinegar – https://www.butlertradingcompany.com.au/shop/cleaning/cleaning-products/laundress-scented-vinegar-475ml/
All-Purpose Bleach – https://www.butlertradingcompany.com.au/shop/cleaning/cleaning-products/laundress-purpose-cleaning-concentrate/
