We bet you didn't know these 7 unusual uses of vinegar

First Published Aug 28, 2020, 2:59 PM IST

Vinegar is not just a staple kitchen ingredient. It can be used for other purposes as well
 

Here are some unusual uses of vinegar that you may not know about.
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Water rings: Have you ever wondered how to get rid of stains on furniture? Vinegar is your answer – mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil and wipe the stain with a soft cloth.
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Sticky stickers: Add some warm vinegar to your sticky stickers that have left a mark. It will disappear because of the contents in vinegar which help it break it down easier.
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Ice trays: Hard water stains on ice trays can be removed with a splash of vinegar and warm water.
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Smoothes and softens clothes: White vinegar is your saviour when it comes to your laundry. It serves several purposes like retaining the colour on your clothes and removing the last remnants of soap.
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Sore Throats: Have an itchy and scratchy throat? Then simply add a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar with warm water and a drizzle of honey.
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Flower power: Bought some expensive stems? Prolong the shelf-life of flowers, by adding a splash of white vinegar into the vase filled with water.
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Fruit Flies no more: Nothing attracts fruit flies than vinegar. You can get rid of these pesky irritants by placing a small saucer of vinegar. Like moth to flames, fruit flies’ kryptonite is vinegar
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