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• Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to dish water for greasy pans.

• White vinegar also cleans cloudy glassware. Apply full strength with a toothbrush, or use it as a rinse in your dishwasher.

• Baking soda removes stains from plastic containers (as well as odors). Another way to remove odors is to leave newspaper in a dry container overnight.

• Onions will remove rust stains on knives.

• If aluminum pots and pans are stained, boil rhubarb or lemon in the pans.

• Clean your blender by filling it half full with warm water and a drop or two of dish soap. Run it for 15 seconds or so.

• Put a cup of water and 1/4 cup white vinegar in the microwave for 5 minutes. It will be easy to wipe out as a result.

• When your washing machine needs a cleaning, add 2 cups of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.