Emma Miller
Ammonia is sold in any pharmacy and is not difficult to buy. The substance itself is a 10% solution of ammonia, which helps in the household as well as chemicals.
How to use ammonia at home
Stove and oven
Ammonia solution copes well with grease and soot, as it quickly softens them. To wash stubborn dirt, pour a large basin of hot water and dissolve 100 ml of ammonia in it. Then for about 20 minutes, dip in the grate, a pan or any other object that needs to be cleaned. At the end of this time, rinse the kitchen utensils under running water and wipe thoroughly with a rag, making sure that no alcohol remains on the surface of the product.
Mirrors and Glass Surfaces
You can use ammonia for all glassware, even dishes. Dissolve 1 tbsp. of ammonia in 2 cups of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spray the product onto the surface and wipe immediately with a dry cloth. It is best to use a microfiber cloth as it does not leave lint.
Plumbing and Tile
Ammonia alcohol is also suitable for fighting soap deposits. To get rid of dried soap stains in the corners of the bathroom or sink, dissolve 1 tbsp. alcohol in 4 liters of water and apply to the problem areas. Leave for 10-15 minutes, then wipe with a sponge and rinse thoroughly with water.
The second effect is to disinfect plumbing fixtures and tiles. With the solution described above, you can wipe the intertile space, the toilet bowl, hard-to-reach places in the bathroom, where fungus and mold form from moisture.
Carpets and furniture
An affordable and simple method on how to remove old stains on your favorite carpet or sofa upholstery. Dissolve ammonia and water in a 1:1 ratio and apply to the soiled area. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then place an old towel on the stain and place a hot iron on top. Press it down for 20 seconds using the steam function. Check the result – the stain from the couch or carpet should transfer to the towel. Repeat the procedure several times, adding the water-alcohol mixture until the stain is gone.
Ammonia against cockroaches and moths
In order to get rid of insects, you need to understand the degree of neglect of the situation:
The first option: dissolve 1 tsp of ammonia in 1 liter of cold water, the resulting mixture wash all surfaces in the house – doors, windows, baseboards, floors, etc. If the room is large or there are a lot of cockroaches, it is better to use 100 ml of alcohol. This option is suitable for those who have no opportunity to leave the house for the period of the war with the pests.
The second option: do not prepare the solution, pour ammonia directly from the jar into small containers (lids, for example) and put in places where the “whiskers” have been seen. You can also use ammonia in a syringe – spray it in hard-to-reach places in the apartment. This method is better to adopt if you can leave for 2-3 days, so as not to breathe ammonia.
Repel moths with ammonia is also not difficult: make a solution that has 100 ml of alcohol per 1 liter of water. Wash cabinets, drawers and shelves with the resulting product, and then let them dry. Do not forget to open a window to air out the room.
Ammonia for clothes
Ammonia solution will help those who do not know how to get rid of dried stains on clothes. You need to mix 150 ml of dishwashing detergent, 150 ml of alcohol, 6 tbsp of baking soda and 2 cups of warm water. Apply the resulting mixture to the stain, leave it for 30 minutes and then wash the thing as usual.
Blood, grass or wine stains can be removed by mixing alcohol and water in a 1:1 ratio. The same solution will turn out to whiten sneakers, if other means do not help.
IMPORTANT: use this method only for products made of cotton or polyester – wool and silk products are too delicate.
Ammonia for plants
If you have chrysanthemums, mallows, violets or lilacs in your home or garden plot, you can feed them with an ammonia solution. The mixture will also work well for cucumbers, pumpkins, cabbage or legumes.
Take 4 liters of water, dissolve 1 tbsp of ammonia in it, and water the soil. Plants that like an alkaline environment will feel better, the main thing is not to get it on the leaves, so as not to provoke burns.
