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Baking soda makes an incredible weed killer especially when it is mixed with

other kitchen staples, like vinegar or lemon juice. Just dissolve 1 ½ cup of
baking soda and a tablespoon or two of vinegar in a gallon of water. Transfer
the concoction in a spray bottle and spritz away!

Vinegar Solution
A vinegar solution is one of the most common homemade weed
killers. All you need are:

 Distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or cleaning vinegar. To


be the most effective, the acetic acid concentration in the vinegar
should be above 11% to burn and kill the plant.2
 Dishwashing liquid. This acts as a surfactant to help the vinegar
cling to the weed's surface longer.

Pour the ingredients into a spray bottle, and shake to mix. Apply
when the weather report says you'll be getting a few continuous
days of sunshine. Rain will wash the vinegar off the weeds too soon,
and most of the damage happens when the sun hits the weeds'
leaves. Spray directly onto the weeds, being careful to keep the
solution away from other plants.

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