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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
502 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 5:08:41 PM
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Ladies, this may not be the right spot (no pun intended). But here is my question? My aunt has an old embrodierd bedspread, that was put in storage, and as you can guess it got stains from some creatures on it. I thought I remember reading spray it with vinegar and lay it in the sun. Can't remember where I read this. Does anyone know will this help? Your help will be appreciated. Should we dilute it or straight. She did beautiful work on this about 15 years ago and now she has had a stroke, I take care of her. I get to inherit this Yea! Thanks
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 22 2010 : 4:18:19 PM
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| I made my own dishwasher soap yesterday and tried it out, would you recommend using the vinegar with it ? |
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corrabelle
True Blue Farmgirl
71 Posts
Corrabelle
Hamilton, Morrowville
ontario, Kansas
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Posted - Aug 23 2010 : 11:07:04 AM
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Yes, vinegar works really well in the wash! Especially if you have a load that sat too long and soured. (icky!)
Corrabelle
http://themayberrysparrow.com
A Kansas gal living in Ontario. Sigh.
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tatersgirl913
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Danielle
Aspers
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2010 : 3:36:39 PM
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| I have been using a "recipe" for home made laundry powder that I got for an MJF mag - it's baking soda, washing soda, boraxo and borax. It's of course much cheaper and better for us then buying deterent BUT - i have to say that it does not get out tough oders - sweat, etc. I'm wondering if vinegar as in the rinse would help this? I'm not looking for "downy fresh" just odor free. Any ideas? thanks!! |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 7:18:08 PM
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You gals are always coming up with new and better not to mention cheaper ways of doing things thanks. Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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DyaLynn53
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Dianne
Roseburg
Oregon
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2010 : 1:31:58 PM
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G'day y'all! My daughter has a stackable apartment washer dryer and she has noticed a mildew smell in the finished laundry. I have a set like that too but have not had the problem. I suggested she run an empty load with vinegar and then leave the lid of the washer open after she finishes washing so the machine can air out and I'll tell her to use the vinegar in every rinse cycle from now on. Do you ladies think that will solve the odor problem?
Farmgirl Sister #682
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 05:56:55 AM
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I have been using vinegar in the rinse water for years ... if you want to add a "smell" to yours just add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the bottle of white vinegar. Not to much ... just a few drops and that "smell" will stay with your clothes but of course not the vinegar smell.
Tammyb
Farmchick#541
Live to leave a legacy
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 06:16:50 AM
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Danielle - I use vinegar for getting out cat urine smell and if it can handle that it will handle sweet odors. My fiance is a machinist/mechanic and we've had no problems with getting the smell out of his shirts.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 06:58:19 AM
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I think that the vinegar will solve your problem.
The new front loaders have the same problem. It gets mildew too.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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Valgirl
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Valerie
Hot Springs
AR
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2010 : 9:56:34 PM
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This may be a dumb question, but what is "washing soda"?
Today is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. |
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tatersgirl913
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Danielle
Aspers
PA
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 10:48:35 AM
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I love vinegar! I use it in my washer rinse, in my dishwasher, to mop the floors and i have a spray bottle with a few drops of lavendar essential oil in it for cleaning the kitchen counters. Got my idea from you ladies - love ya!
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;.." Jer 1:5a
Motherhood is a sweet, sweet moment that lasts an eternity and an eternity that lasts but a moment.
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 3:18:28 PM
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My clothes started smelling like vinegar so I stopped using it. If I add the essential oil will that take care of the vinegar smell?
Washing Soda is in the same aisle as the laundry detergent but, it say's washing soda on the box I think I use Borax washing soda. I am not sure what the difference is but, I was able to find it in the store. |
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