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Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
More reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.
There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things … View moreMore reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.
There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things you can’t clean with vinegar.
It’s important to note that there are many different types of vinegar and each has its own purpose. Balsamic and red wine vinegar are used mostly for cooking and salad dressing. White vinegar, while edible, is best used for cleaning purposes. Cleaning vinegar is dangerous to ingest and should only be used for that purpose. Apple cider vinegar is one of the most versatile types of vinegar, with just as many culinary uses as cleaning and other purposes.
Here are some genius vinegar uses you might not know about.
Vinegar as All-Purpose Cleaning Spray: Get rid of your chemical cleaning products and use vinegar instead. Mix one-part white vinegar and one part water in an empty spray bottle to clean everything from wood floors to countertops. To make the smell more pleasant, add 10-20 drops of any essential oil. Lemon is a particularly good choice because it helps to cut grease and odours.
Vinegar as Soap Scum Remover: Having trouble scrubbing that tough soap scum off your bathtub or shower doors? Pour some white vinegar or cleaning vinegar on a sponge and wipe. If you still have trouble removing the grime, put a little baking soda on a sponge and add a little more vinegar. It will fizz, making the dirt come up easily.
Vinegar as Clarifying Hair Treatment: If product build-up is making your hair feel oily, skip the clarifying shampoo and DIY your own using, you guessed it, vinegar. Combine one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water in an old shampoo or empty water bottle and shake it up. After shampooing your hair, towel dry and apply the solution evenly from roots to ends. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing and conditioning.
Vinegar as Candle Wax Remover: Spilled candle wax is easy to remove with the help of vinegar. Just heat up the wax with a hair dryer and then sop it up with a paper towel. Remove any leftover wax with a paper towel soaked in a solution of half water and half vinegar.
Vinegar as Weed Killer: Stop using chemical weed killers in your garden. Vinegar is better for your family and pets. It’s best to use vinegar that has high acidity, such as Pure 20% Vinegar ($23; amazon.com), to apply to weeded areas. You can also combine a gallon of white vinegar with a cup of salt and a tablespoon of dish soap. Mix well and apply to the area.
Vinegar as Flea Spray for Your Pet: Want to treat Fido or Fluffy’s fleas naturally? After shampooing, apply a mixture using one part water to one part apple cider vinegar on your pet’s coat to create an unpleasant environment for fleas to live.
Vinegar as Carpet Stain Remover: Vinegar can help lift odours and get stains out of carpet. Soak the stain with white vinegar, and then sprinkle on some baking soda until the solution fizzes. Wait a few minutes for the stain to absorb and then vacuum up the powder. If the odour is bothersome, apply a drop or two of essential oil over the vinegar.
Vinegar as Stainless Steel Cleaner: No need to buy anything special to make your fridge shine. Spray undiluted white vinegar on stainless steel or chrome, then buff off with a polishing cloth.
Vinegar as Showerhead Cleaner: If your shower spray isn’t what it used to be, it could be clogged with minerals and gunk. Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and secure it over the showerhead using tape or rubber bands. Wait at least two hours and then run the water for a few minutes through the showerhead before using. You can also remove the showerhead and submerge it in the vinegar instead. Rinse off before reattaching.
Vinegar as Sweater Fluffer: Fluff up wool sweaters by adding a few capfuls of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
Vinegar as Garbage Disposal Deodorizer: To deodorize a garbage disposal, make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through the drain.
More: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Colin Bailey remains a role model and trailblazer for people with Down syndrome, 40 years after he became New Zealand’s first ever Special Olympics athlete.
Bailey, with plenty of help from Grant Quinn, made history at the Special Olympics World Summer Games, in Baton Rouge, in 1983.
Lean Mean Grilling Machine in great condition. No longer needed so selling to raise funds for Outpawed Cat Rescue charity. Pick up from Stokes Valley
"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet … View more"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet girl in time, it just takes me a while to settle in. I enjoy playing with toys once I am comfortable and also hanging out next to humans I trust. I do have a small health concern to discuss. If you would like to meet me please don't hesitate to apply."
Hutt Valley women are you ready for a change?
Are you wanting to get into Work?
Join us at Women of Worth on our Upcoming
4 Day "Work Ready Programme".
Starts Monday 28th March - 9.30 - 1.30pm
(Morning Tea and Lunch provided)
… View moreHutt Valley women are you ready for a change?
Are you wanting to get into Work?
Join us at Women of Worth on our Upcoming
4 Day "Work Ready Programme".
Starts Monday 28th March - 9.30 - 1.30pm
(Morning Tea and Lunch provided)
Get Ready to:
* Know your worth and what this means to you.
* Learn your top 5 strengths with our Strengthsfinder app
* Help with developing a CV - regardless if you have had no or little work experience
* Be fitted with a work ready outfit to keep
* Have the opportunity to talk with a work broker about current jobs available now for you to apply for.
- This course is free for women in receipt of a benefit
- Vaccine passport is required for participation
- This course is run from our offices in Lower Hutt
To book your spot now email: the team@wow.org.nz
or contact us on 027 766 2111
In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.
It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.
Karren Davenport from Masterton is the proud mum of two news kittens, Max and Billie Jean.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.
Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.
Apply now.
Bali, Sydney, London or Paris. With travel restrictions starting to ease, is it time to start thinking about heading overseas?
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Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
The Lower Hutt Civic Honours nominations are open!
We have incredible volunteers in Lower Hutt who make such a big difference for our people and our environment. A lot of voluntary work goes unnoticed, which is why we have the Civic Honours – Lower Hutt’s volunteer awards – to recognise … View moreThe Lower Hutt Civic Honours nominations are open!
We have incredible volunteers in Lower Hutt who make such a big difference for our people and our environment. A lot of voluntary work goes unnoticed, which is why we have the Civic Honours – Lower Hutt’s volunteer awards – to recognise their efforts.
We need your help nominating those who deserve an award, so please head to hutt.city/civicawards to nominate someone today.
Refresh and restore a beautiful old rocking chair with a simple but stylish new look with Resene Enamacryl.
Find out how to create your own.
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