New Household Product

For those of your who know me, know me...well ya know I am a clean freak.  I try really hard to de-clutter, organize and keep a tidy home.  Flylady's routine helps me plan my cleaning routine.  If you are interested in being a flybaby and begin taking baby steps in de-cluttering and cleaning your home check out this link.

One of my sisters has also been a great inspiration in my organization efforts and keeping a tidy home.   She was the one that introduced me to Flylady and the All Purpose Cleaner (link here to view that blog and get recipe).  Now, I had a plan and a great cleaner for the kitchen, bathroom, furniture, tile floors and more.  Sounds like all the bases are covered, right?  Wrong!   One area of continued defeat happened in the laundry room.  My whites were not white.  Remember, I'm a clean freak, so this bothered me.

One afternoon as I tried to solve the problem of the dingy whites, I said,  "I wish I could wipe these all down with the all purpose cleaner."  Then the light bulb turned on and that wonderful "Aah Haa" moment occurred.  I already use Borax in my laundry, the laundry soap is the equivalent to the dish soap in the All Purpose Cleaner, the missing ingredient is Vinegar.  I've been adding white vinegar to my white loads and they have been coming out much brighter and whiter.  Just in case you are wondering if your clothes come out stinky, well......the answer is an enthusiastic "No!" Your detergent and softener remove all of the vinegary smell.  You just get whiter clothes.  

Since then, I have found another good use for vinegar.  Add 2 Tbs. to your freshly cut flowers along with 3 tsp. of sugar and your flowers will last longer.  Remember to keep them away from direct sunlight and the fresh air too.  

Vinegar, my new favorite household product.  I never woulda guessed.  

If you have other uses for my new favorite item, please comment about it.  I am all ears, as are the other rejoicing clean freaks.