Supercharged 10-Minute Weed Killer

Supercharged 10-Minute Weed Killer

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white vinegar (5–10% acidity; horticultural vinegar works best)
• 2 tablespoons table salt or sea salt
• 2 teaspoons liquid dish soap

Equipment:

• Spray bottle or watering can
• Gloves and protective eyewear
• Small funnel (optional, for easy pouring)

Instructions:

1. Mix the solution:
   In your spray bottle, combine vinegar, salt, and dish soap. Shake gently until the salt is fully dissolved. The dish soap helps the solution cling to the weed leaves.
2. Pick the perfect day:
   Apply on a hot, sunny, and dry day. Sunlight speeds up the dehydration process, making weeds wilt faster.
3. Spray directly on weeds:
   Thoroughly coat the entire leaf surface of each weed. Avoid spraying nearby plants, as this is a non-selective herbicide.
4. Observe the results:
   Small weeds may start wilting within hours, while tougher weeds may take 1–2 days. For extremely stubborn weeds, repeat application after 24 hours.
5. Remove dead weeds:
   Once they are brown and brittle, pull them out and dispose of them. The roots may need light digging for deep-rooted weeds.

Extra Tips for Maximum Effectiveness:

• Use undiluted vinegar for the toughest weeds, but be extra careful around desired plants.
• Avoid windy days to prevent drift onto flowers or vegetables.
• Repeat periodically to prevent new weeds from establishing.
• This solution is pet- and kid-safe if used on weeds only and applied carefully.

Pro Tip: The combination of vinegar + salt + soap accelerates dehydration, breaks down the waxy leaf coating, and makes the herbicide stick longer—essentially giving weeds a “one-way ticket” out of your garden.