We added a post on All Purpose Vinegar Spray (with essential oils) but this mix is for the people {like me} who dislike the smell of pure vinegar. The mix of orange seems to dull it out quite a bit PLUS you can add in cinnamon sticks or vanilla beans for an extra yummy smelling spray, or you can use the orange peels alone. ( I mixed in some vanilla & it smells like orange creamsicles! :D )
What You'll Need:
- Citrus Peels (Orange, Lemon, Lime, or Tangerine)
- Cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans (optional)
- Distilled White Vinegar (or alternatively you could use apple cider vinegar)
- Distilled Water (optional)
- Airtight Glass Jar (a recycled jam jar works great for this)
- Fine Mesh Strainer.
- Funnel
- Spray Bottle
- Essential Oils (Optional)
To Make:
- Fill your jar with citrus peels and pour vinegar over them right to the top. (you can grate the peels for further effectiveness)
- Seal the jar and allow to stand in a cool dark place for 2 or so weeks. (I kept this batch in the fridge) You can also shake the jar everyday to get more out of the peels. The vinegar will start to colour orange.
- Once the standing period is over, (or when you've reached your desired consistency) strain the peels reserving the liquid. (I put the strainer right over a funnel into the spray bottle)
- I dilute mine equal parts: Vinegar Mixture to Water (You can keep the concentrate for more stubborn cleaning jobs)
- If the scent isn't strong enough for you, (or you can still smell too much vinegar) you can add in a few drops of essential oil.
That's it! You're ready to start cleaning away! <3
I made a pretty big list of uses in the last cleaner's profile, (Which you can check out here) so I don't want to double up BUT this is an all around all purpose cleaner.
What are your favorite all natural cleaners to make?
Happy Cleaning! <3
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