Do you want to kill germs on surfaces naturally? Try this DIY disinfecting spray. Fill a spray bottle with five parts water (distilled water is preferred, but you can use tap), one part white vinegar, one part vodka (this is the disinfecting powerhouse) and a few drops of essential oil, if you'd like a scent. Spray whatever surface you want disinfected and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away with a towel. This is great for all rooms of the house and will help keep your home healthy and happy.

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It seems innocent enough: tossing out food deer love to eat to help them survive during the harsh winter months. But the problem is, feeding them something that is not part of their routine diet can make them sick or even kill them. Deer graze and eat what is available to them, so when they come across an ample new food supply -- like dried corn -- their stomachs aren't adjusted to digest it. If they eat too much, they can get something called "acidosis," which causes them to severely bloat. If you want to help, remove brush and leave your garden untrimmed so deer can graze from those sources of wild feed.

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Did you squeeze a bunch of lemons? Don't throw them away when they can still be used to help freshen up one of the hardest-to-clean kitchen appliances: your microwave. Just toss the squeezed lemons into a microwave-safe bowl and fill it with water, then run it in the microwave for five minutes. The lemony steam helps disinfect, loosens grime and makes cleaning the inside of the microwave easier. Just take a towel and wipe the inside after the five minutes are up.

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