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Product Review: Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar

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I recently had the opportunity to do a product review for Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar, and I’m here to tell you, I AM HOOKED!  If you’ve ever cleaned with vinegar before, you know the properties it holds to be able to both clean and disinfect.  Four Monks does all that, yet somehow holds a stronger acidity, enabling me to clean deeper with less effort on my part.

I’ll be honest, I was a bit skeptical at first.  What does this product have over just regular household food vinegar that I have readily available in my kitchen?  Aside from the stronger acidity I just mentioned, the product cleaned quicker and easier than I’ve ever had to do before.  Here are some before and after pictures of some of the areas I cleaned in my home.

counter

Kitchen countertops (after 3 toddlers having breakfast).  Streak free and stain free!!

stovetop

Stovetop

microwave

Microwave

dishwasher

Dishwasher

baseboars

Baseboards

tub

Bathtub

shower

Shower pan and tile grout!

All in all, I’d say I’m happy with the product.  After simply spraying the product, letting it set of a minute or two, stains and dirt wiped away with very little effort on my part.  There are so many possibilities to cleaning with vinegar and I tackled the projects in my home that needed to be done the most.

If you visit Four Monk’s website, you’ll notice there are two different options of cleaning vinegar to purchase.  I tried both.  While I didn’t notice a difference in the cleaning capabilities between the two, the Citrus Mint seemed to have a less strong “vinegar smell” to me.  It was a little more pleasant to clean with in the bathrooms and kitchen areas where I was closely scrubbing.  However, the regular Aroma Controlled vinegar did great with my appliances.

If asked, I would give the product a 5 star rating for sure!  I highly recommend it to all of you and hope it can make your cleaning  tasks a little easier and environmentally friendly.

Check out their website to see what products they offer, a list of ways you can clean with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar, and how you can order your own today.  Visit their site here: Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar

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Comments

  1. Nice review. This cleaning vinegar seems to be quite efficient and a good option for when I’m out of my homemade cleaning solutions. Thanks for the good idea, I’m definitely trying this product and recommending it to some friends too. Greets!

  2. Just a heads up, on their website they post that it is not a good idea to use this product on any grout, stone, or porous material. I use this product and have fallen in love with it. I have carpet and use it in my shampoo cleaner instead of soap. So far, that has been my favorite. I also used the citrus mint scent and my house smells great instead of something fermenting.

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DIY Flag Banner for 4th of July Decorating

There is something so charming about handmade patriotic decorations, especially the kind that feel a little bit vintage, a little bit scrappy, and a lot more personal than something grabbed from the seasonal aisle at the last minute.

This DIY Flag Banner from CraftBits is a sweet red, white, and blue project made with lace, ribbon, fabric, and a sewing machine. It has that soft farmhouse-style look that works beautifully for a 4th of July mantel, porch railing, picnic table, party backdrop, or even a dessert table if you’re going all out with the red, white, and blue treats.

What I like about this project is that it doesn’t need to be overly perfect. In fact, the slightly uneven lace strips and different ribbon textures are what give it that handmade charm. If you have a drawer full of leftover trims, old lace, fabric scraps, or ribbon pieces you’ve been saving for “one day,” this is exactly the sort of project that justifies the stash. Finally, proof we weren’t hoarding — we were preparing.

You can see the full tutorial here: DIY Flag Banner: 4th of July Decoration on CraftBits.

The original project uses a wide lace strip as the top band, long strips of lace and red ribbon for the hanging stripes, and a rectangle of blue fabric to create the flag-inspired design. It’s sewn across the top to hold everything together, making it a quick patriotic sewing project that still looks decorative and display-worthy. The CraftBits tutorial lists simple supplies including white lace, red ribbon, blue fabric, and a sewing machine.

This would be lovely made with tea-stained lace for a more aged Americana look, or crisp white lace and bright red ribbon if you want it to feel fresh and party-ready. You could also swap the blue fabric for denim scraps, ticking stripe, or navy quilting cotton if that’s what you already have on hand.

For more red, white, and blue handmade decorating ideas, you might also like our patriotic sewing patterns and 4th of July decor projects, especially if you want matching pillows, bunting, table runners, or porch decorations. If you’re planning a family celebration with kids, our easy Fourth of July crafts for kids roundup has plenty of simple projects for little hands too.

A good tip with this banner is to lay everything out before sewing. Move the lace and ribbon strips around until the balance feels right, then pin generously. Lace can shift a little under the machine, especially if it’s soft or slippery, so take your time across the top seam. A walking foot can help if your layers are bulky, but this is still very manageable with a regular sewing machine foot.

If you’re making this for outdoor use, I’d hang it somewhere covered, such as a porch, patio, or under a pergola. Lace and ribbon can handle a party, but they probably won’t love a summer storm. For a more durable version, use cotton webbing, canvas strips, denim, or outdoor-safe ribbon.

This is one of those easy 4th of July sewing projects that works well for beginners because it’s more about layering and stitching than precise pattern cutting. It would also be a lovely project for using up leftover ribbon from gift wrapping, old lace from sewing projects, or pieces from thrifted linens.

If you need supplies, this is the kind of project where a basic rotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat, fabric scissors, and a bundle of red, white, and blue cotton scraps from shops like Fat Quarter Shop, Connecting Threads, or Amazon would be genuinely useful. You don’t need fancy materials, just trims and fabrics that look good together.

Hang your finished banner across a fireplace mantel, above a buffet table, across a window, or on a covered front porch. Pair it with mason jars, small flags, red geraniums, navy gingham, or simple white candles for a handmade summer look that feels festive without being too shiny or overdone.

Handmade holiday decor always has a little more heart, and this lace and ribbon flag banner is a pretty way to add a soft patriotic touch to your 4th of July decorating.