Showing posts with label harmful bacteria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label harmful bacteria. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Natural Spray Cleaner - DIY

Vinegar is the perfect all natural - all in one - disinfectant cleaner. It's perfect for so many surfaces and dries streak free so there is no need for a ton of different cleaners. There are no harsh chemicals to worry about for you or your family. PLUS - it's much less expensive than your typical cleaning products. Vinegar is just as effective at killing harmful bacteria and viruses as bleach.

Natural Vinegar Cleaner

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:



  • Equal parts Distilled White Vinegar & Distilled Water

  • 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil blend. (Tea Tree Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties and Lemon is also antiseptic, anti-fungal, and antiviral. Both of these oils work well to disinfect.)


I recycled an old spray bottle for this project BUT you can purchase all kinds of different ones from Amazon.

WHAT THIS IS GOOD FOR:




  • All around disinfectant

  • Cleaning stained or sticky counter tops, tiles, and appliances.

  • Streak free interior or exterior windows.

  • De-stinks and kills bacteria in recycle bins, green bins and garbage cans.

  • Deodorizes stinky shoes.

  • Acts as a room / carpet / surface deodorizer.

  • Clean stains or stick on walls and floors

  • Acts as a Goo-Remover (especially with lemon oil mixed in)

  • Removes soap scum and mildew on tiles in the bathroom, shower, shower curtain, tub and sink.

  • Removes soil or stains on clothing, carpets or shoes.

  • Helps clear out musty washing machines, dishwashers or humidifiers.

  • Provides a streak free shine to mirrors, glass, chrome and stainless steel.

  • Cuts through grease on the oven or other appliances.

  • Removes mineral and lime buildups from kettles and coffee pots. (Run a mix of vinegar and water through the kettle or coffee pot to safely clean it out. Rinse thoroughly by running plain water through until there is no longer a vinegar smell. You will notice how much more fresh your next coffee / tea tastes. )

  • Removes lime and mineral buildup on shower heads and drains. (Fill a plastic bag with vinegar mix and using an elastic band, secure it to the faucet or shower head. leave on overnight.)

  • Removes old coffee stains on tea cups.

  • Removes stuck on wax.

  • Removing permanent marker accidents.

  • Disinfects cutting boards

  • As a fabric freshener / softener by adding 1/2 cup into your wash.

  • Washing off patio furniture, siding, tables etc.

  • Baseboards, crown molding etc.

  • As a mopping mixture.



AND A MILLION OTHER THINGS I'M SURE! ;)


TO USE (standard cleaning) :


Spray generously and allow to sit for a few minutes. The longer you let it soak, the easier it is to remove grime. I like to use a rough sponge for tough areas.
I let our bathroom get a little lotta scary to show you just what this cleaner can do! ^_^

BRACE YOURSELF -


natural bathroom cleaner

(I'll add in more before and after photos with follow-up posts - I'm working on a stubborn stain one now)

What are your favorite ways to clean the house all naturally? <3


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