2 DIRECTIONS FOR LAUNDRY HOME REMEDIES Vinegar vs. Ammonia
From using lemon juice to cut through grime in the microwave to scrubbing away sticker residue with cooking oil, we all have our tried-and-true secrets for making home life a little easier. Among these time-honored remedies, vinegar and ammonia stand out as a stain-fighting duo, and if you insist on being the hero at home, you can’t go wrong with these solutions.
using ammonia, mix it with cold water to dilute the solution and carefully dab the stain to lift it. Ammonia comes with its own set of rules, too. For starters, never use it on silk or wool clothing. These materials are far too delicate for the strength of ammonia. Also, only use clear ammonia on clothing to avoid potential stains from the ammonia.
But before you try, heed this advice.
WHEN TO USE VINEGAR Launderers have used a simple trick for generations when it comes to vinegar. We’re taught that anything that comes from the ground can be cleaned away using vinegar. So, if you spill coffee on your shirt, vinegar can be a useful agent to lift the stain from the fabric. But be mindful of this. If you stir in cream, sugar, or milk into your coffee, you can’t use vinegar. This will only spread the grease found in the non-ground-grown compounds, like the cream and milk, around the shirt. Instead, use vinegar on small stains sourced by foods from the ground. (Ketchup stains can be removed with vinegar, too, but mustard will need professional help! There is turmeric in mustard, which creates a deep, deep stain.) WHEN TO USE AMMONIA Prepare for something gross. Ammonia is best used on stains produced from the body. Think puke or blood from a scrape. When
What to Never Do: Ammonia and vinegar should never be used together! This can be a toxic combination and fatally damage your clothing items. When used alone and on the right stains, these compounds can provide a quick remedy for small stains, but don’t be the hero. To protect your clothes from laundry disasters and to improve their longevity, trust a dry-cleaning professional to do the job for you. Call Janet Davis Cleaners today to schedule your pick-up or drop-off.
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Impress Mom with this delicious breakfast recipe! Mother’s Day Brunch Rainbow Frittata
INGREDIENTS
• Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup sweet potato, diced • 1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced • 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped • 8 eggs
• Basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, to taste • 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced • Cherry tomatoes, halved • Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In the skillet, cook sweet potatoes, yellow pepper, and broccoli over medium heat until soft. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 4. Pour egg mixture into skillet with vegetables. Don’t stir but instead use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg mixture until it is evenly distributed. 5. Transfer mixture to oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the dish sets. 6. Top with avocado and tomatoes. Drizzle Sriracha on top (if desired).
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