HERBAL CLEANING VINEGER

Experiment with the herbs listed until you come up with your favorite blend!

You'll need a large jar that has been cleaned and has a lid. (I find plastic lids work best). If they have metal on, place a double layer of plastic wrap over the jar opening before putting on the lid. The vinegar corrodes it a little bit as it "brews". If you have an old gallon sun tea jar you can make a lot of this at once!

Fill the jar with the leaves, stems or flowers of one or more of the following herbs:

• sage
• mint
• rosemary
• lavender
• wormwood

Pour white or cider vinegar over the herbs to fill the jar. Cover and place on the lid. Put in a cupboard or somewhere else out of the way and steep it for 6 weeks. Strain when finished.

You can then use it in recipes that call for vinegar to clean. Such as this one:

Sink and Tub Cleaner

You'll need:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/8 cup herb vinegar

Mix together in a pail or bowl. Scrub your sinks for about 5 minutes (or the tub), rinse off with warm water. Wipe dry with a soft rag.

Floor Cleaner

You'll need:

• 1/2 cup herb vinegar
• 1 gallon of water

Mix in a pail and mop as usual.

Glass Cleaner

You'll need:

• 1 quart water
• 1/2 cup herb vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 5 drops lemon essential oil

Mix in a spray bottle and use on windows.

Linoleum Cleaner

You'll need:

• 1 cup herb vinegar
• 2 gallons water

Mix in a pail and mop as usual.

To clean hair brushes and combs:

Mix 2 tablespoons borax with a quart of the herb vinegar and mix well. Soak, clean and rinse brushes and combs. You can also use on china and crystal.