The chemical properties of vinegar make it useful for many common repair and maintenance jobs around the house. Vinegar keeps painting odors at bay and can remove sticky things from furniture glue, wallpaper paste, and adhesive decals from a variety of surfaces. This ingredient does wonders removing rust and cleaning surfaces to prepare for painting and staining. The list of solutions is endless!
Adventures In Painting and Staining
Metal
Before painting a metal item, wipe it clean with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 5 parts water. This cleans the surface and makes peeling less likely.
Galvanized metal should be scoured with vinegar before painting. The acidic qualities of vinegar will clean and degrease the surface and help the paint adhere.
Odors
When applying paint of any kind, keep small dishes of vinegar around the room to absorb paint odors. Keep dishes out for a few days, adding vinegar each day.
Paintbrushes
Soften hard paintbrushes by soaking them for an hour in warm vinegar. First boil the vinegar, then pour enough into a container that will cover the bristles. Do not soak longer than a few hours or bristles will be ruined. Wash brushes afterword in soap and water, then allow to air dry before using.
Windows
When removing dry paint from glass windows, first spray the paint with warm vinegar, then carefully scrape or peel off paint.
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