Vini-Series Part One!

Well HELLO-
This is my "Vini-Series" I'll have multiple parts on how VINEGAR is da bomb. this is part one

Title: "Vini-Series" Part One. Hang 'em out to dry.




Vinegar is the best thing ever put on this earth. Yes, this is a bold statement. But if you saw all the uses for vinegar you would probably go into shock. Vinegar can do ANYTHING and it does EVERYTHING. I swear it is pure magic. There are so many uses for this simple liquid that it totally fascinates me. I've decided to break up my vinegar tips into a series. We will call it a
"Vini-Series"

I don't really mind doing laundry like some folks. Its they folding, hanging, putting away that I really do not care for. Laundry can be overwhelming so here are a few simple VINEGAR tips that can take a load off your hands (hehe)

**USE WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR FOR THE FOLLOWING***

A few of these I haven't tried, so if they don't work, try again, or don't get mad!

1. Problem: OOPS! You forgot to take wet laundry out of the machine and it now it smells worse than before.

Solution: Pour a few cups of vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot or cold water. Re-wash with regular detergent and remember to take them out!

*I have done this and left my clothes in the wash for DAYS P-U!! Vinegar really does the trick.


2. Problem: Your clothes are covered with lint.

Solution: Add just about 1/2 cup vinegar the wash. Viola!


3.Problem: You or a loved one sweats (like all humans) and there is a sweaty smell and/or stain in the underarm region.
Solution: Spray or dab full-strength vinegar in the smelly/stained areas then do laundry as normal.
*I'm always hot, and usually a bit sweaty too. TV studios have many lights that can heat up quick. This little vini-ditty does the trick.

4. Problem: Yum, Yum, eating good food.... PLOP. Now you have a not so cute stain.

Solution: When it comes to "red" type stains..ie BBQ sauce, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, even blood (not that you would eat that) rub/spray a vinegar and water solution. For "yellow-ie" stains.. ie mustard, go with vinegar full force.

*Works pretty well


5. Problem: Other kinds of tough stains on some clothing and linens.

Solution: Soak em out, maybe in your bathtub, using equal parts milk and white distilled vinegar.



6. Problem: Too much use for one pair of white socks.
Solution: Get your dirty-looking clean socks looking clean too. Add 1 cup vinegar to a big ol' pot of boiling water, and plop the socks in. Let 'em soak overnight.


7. Problem: Your black clothes look dull from all the washing and left over soap residue.

Solution: Add some vinegar in your final rinse.


8. Problem: Your Iron is nasty.

Solution:

A. Get rid of mineral deposits in steam vents and spray nozzles by filling the water chamber with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Sit it upright and allow it to steam for 5minutes or so. After cooling off, rinse it out and shake it out. Make sure you test it before ironing your best clothes.

B. To remove scorch marks, rub the iron with a vinegar and salt solution. If that doesn’t work, use a cloth soaked vinegar to rub the iron. NOTE: Make sure Iron is off!



9. Problem: You or your kids went to a skating rink, bowling ally, bar, any other smelly-smokey place and now your clothes stink too.
Solution: Remove the stink by steaming your clothes. Fill up a HOT HOT bath tub and pour in some vinegar. Hang up the clothes on the shower rack and close the door. The steam will penetrate the fibers.

10. Problem: Your shoes and boots have water and salt stains.

Solution: Wipe your kicks with a vinegar and water solution.


11. Problem: Your sweaters are limp and lifeless.

Solution: Add 1/2 cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle and fluff up Wool or acrylic sweaters.


12. Problem: You took out the hem of a shirt or pant, now you have visible teeny tiny holes.

Solution: Moisten a cloth with vinegar, place it under the fabric from which the hem you are removing, and iron. Once you take the hem out, shouldn't have any holes left.

*I've never tried this so you might want to research more.


13. Problem: Your bright pink(or other bright color) shirt is dull and listless.

Solution: Add 1/2 cup vinegar to rinse cycle and bright colors blind once again!


14. Problem: Your washing machine is dirty, grimy and has soap scum.
Solution: Run machine wash cycle with no load, but add a 1/2 cup vinegar.


All in all... YOU can get cleaner laundry by simply adding vinegar!

YES it is TRUE! Just adding about 1/4 cup vinegar to your last rinse. Will help kill mold and mildew, prevent yellowing, reduce static, and soften your fabric. WHY you ask? Well, like I said earlier, vinegar is magic. But BESIDES that.... Acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics. Although, it IS strong enough to dissolve alkalies detergents.


Hope you enjoy washing clothes!


Be sure to come back for more of my Vini-Series!!

Dave Matthews Band does it's part to GO GREEN at the Gorge, You can too!

I love music. I could not live with out it. I keep some sort of sound or tune or song on at all times. Music makes my world go round. My Favorite bands are The Beatles and Dave Matthews Band. Besides making incredible music and inspiring many, the Dave Matthews Band (DMB)
is fighting on the front lines for several important issues that face our country and the world.
Not only do I celebrate their music, I believe in many of the same ideals the band strives for, one being saving the Environment. DMB has come up with several promotions to encourage fans and listeners to save earth. Including benefit concerts, cds sales, coordinating massive concert carpooling and now recycling.

If you couldn't score DMB tickets, or didn't want to fork up the dough, volunteering for this recycling program at the Gorge will get you a Free T-shirt and a FREE TICKET to the show!

With hundreds headed to the Gorge Amphitheater over the weekend, recycling might not be a bad idea!

Here is the latest announcement from their webpage:

RECYCLE AT A DMB SHOW, ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FRONT ROW UPGRADE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE SETLIST!

The Bama Green Project's "So Much to Save" recycling program is going really well thanks to the enthusiastic participation thus far! We've recycled over 15,000 lbs of recycling in just 8 cities!

Please look for the Bama Green, So Much to Save customized recycling stations in the parking lots or at entrances of the venue. Every time you recycle a bottle or can at a So Much to Save location, you'll receive a ballot card with a unique code and a specific website address. Visit the website address after the show, enter your code and you'll be able to vote for your 3 favorite songs from the set list for that show. The winning songs will be included on a live digital album scheduled to be released at the end of the tour. For the participating shows, all recyclers plus the participants in the PickUpPal eco rideshare program will be eligible to win a front row upgrade. Recyclers and PickUpPal participants will be able to visit the IZSTYLE tent at the venue at 7:30 p.m. to determine the winner of the front row upgrade!

RECYCLING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE GORGE AND THE GREEK

MusicMatters, who is coordinating the Bama Green Project's "So Much to Save" Recycling effort, is looking for volunteers for the August 29, 30 & 31 dates at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA and September 5, 6 & 7 at The Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA. If you're interested in helping out with this great initiative and are available beginning in the afternoon of any of those dates, please email Lucy August-Perna at lucy@musicmatters.net. Include a brief blurb (1-2 sentences) about why you'd like to volunteer and what dates you're interested in. If you're selected, someone will contact you with more specific information and confirm your participation. All volunteers will receive a "So Much To Save" t-shirt and free admission to the show!