PANTRY POWERHOUSES / VINEGAR: Remove price tags, fluff sweaters and kill weeds, too

Some plain, unassuming household objects have hidden superpowers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks.

Throughout March in Living, you will find 102 extraordinary uses for 26 ordinary household items. These double-duty ideas will help you go green while you save some green.

Three uses

1. Remove stubborn price tags or stickers. Paint them with several coats of vinegar, let the liquid soak in for five minutes, then wipe away the residue.

2. Make wool sweaters fluffier. Drop in a couple of capfuls of vinegar during the rinse cycle for an extra-soft feel.

3. Kill weeds between cracks in paving stones and sidewalks. Fill a spray bottle with straight vinegar and spray multiple times.

Coming Tuesday: New uses for mini photo albums, wine bottles and tissue boxes

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This month we’ve given you tips on how to get the most out of ordinary household items. Do you know of others? Do you have a new use for things like honey, cotton balls, baking soda or dryer sheets? Tell us about your favorite pantry powerhouse. E-mail Holly Steel at hsteel@ajc.com.