Add Citrus Peels To Vinegar

Plain, old vinegar is still one of the best and thriftiest cleaning products going. But the smell can put some people off and keep them from using it more often, even though it dissipates quickly after use. I came upon this tip online and thought it was worth a try.

Peel an orange, a couple tangerines, or any citrus fruit you like. (And yes, I did it in one continuous cut :-)

Put the rind twist into a jar. Add just enough vinegar to cover it. Let it sit and infuse on a sunny window for a few days.

Then pour into a spray bottle. The vinegar smell should be cut quite a bit. This makes a good cleaner for most any situation.

A side benefit: When I was a kid, we never bought conditioner (did they have it in the 50 and 60s?), we always rinsed our hair with straight vinegar mixed with a big cup of water. Had the shiniest, tangle-free hair. But I never cared for the smell while using it, even though the smell went away after use. I'm going to give this citrus-infused vinegar a try instead of conditioner.

Source: posted by Somewhiteguy @ comments @ The Kitchen

By ~gloria from upstate NY