Vinegar (for Paint-Hardened Brushes) 1  1. Soak the brush in vinegar for an hour. 2  2. Place the brush in an old pot and cover it with vinegar. 3  3. Bring the vinegar to a boil on the stove.  4. Remove the brush and let it 1  cool. 5. Comb the brush bristles.  6. Rinse the 1  brush. 7. Repeat as necessary.  8. Let the brush dry.
Herb Garlic Oil. This is a basic garlic oil that can be used as a dipping sauce for bread, the oil half of an Italian vinaigrette, or as the base for Mediterranean-style cooking.
Depending on what the recipe is for, coconut oil can be used in either solid or melted form and is generally used for cooking. Coconut oil can be used in both cooking and baking, with both sweet and savory foods. Use it to sautÃ© greens and other vegetables, drizzle it over popcorn, or bake with it.