• Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.
• Stubborn rings resulting from wet glasses being placed on wood furniture may be removed by rubbing with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and olive oil. Rub with the grain and polish for the best results
• Heat equal parts white distilled vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface with clean soft cloth to remove dark or burned stains.
• To soothe a sore throat, put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water, add a little salt, gargle, then swallow. This will help eliminate strep throat as well as soothe the pain.
• Fill a basin with warm water and vinegar in equal proportion (any vinegar will do, but apple cider vinegar has proven more effective). Soak your toenails in this solution for about 20 minutes. Wipe your toes and toenails thoroughly with a dry towel and then with super absorbent paper. This should be done twice daily till symptoms disappear.

The uses of tea tree oil are many. Tea tree oil is a natural and powerful fungicide and antiseptic. Rub the affected toenail/s with a cotton ball dipped in tea tree oil. Do this twice daily, morning and just before going to bed (three times if possible) for maximum effect, until the fungus is gone.

• Soak the paintbrush in hot white distilled vinegar, and then wash out with warm, sudsy water.