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Vinegar weed spray

Course DIY
Keyword diy garden spray, garden tips, natural weed control, weed killer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
White vinegar, salt and dish soap mixed in a spray bottle to kill weeds on a sunny day. Keep off plants you want.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 gallon of white vinegar
  • 1 cup of salt (any kind)
  • 1 tablespoon of a liquid dish detergent that doesn't contain bleach
  • Plastic spray bottle (no water is added)

Directions

  • Stir the vinegar, salt, and dish detergent together.
  • Pour it into a plastic spray bottle.
  • On a calm, sunny day, spray the weeds directly and keep it away from plants you want to keep, using a concentrated stream to control where it lands.
  • Soak every surface of the weed; you can also pour more over the root area.
  • Spray again if the weeds grow back, since it does not always kill the roots. It can take up to a week.

Notes

Best confined to cracks in patios and paths.
Safety: KILLS ANY PLANT IT TOUCHES, and the salt HARMS SOIL long-term; never use in garden beds, lawns, or near tree roots. Wear eye protection and gloves (vinegar can burn skin and severely injure eyes). Keep pets and kids off treated areas until dry, and label the bottle. Never mix with bleach products.