Back again with another household cleaner. Like the DIY glass cleaner recipe, I’ve been using this cleaner for a few years now. We mainly use it in the kitchen and bathrooms. Again, this is a simple, cost-effective, non-toxic way to clean. This is especially great for houses with little ones!
DIY: All-Purpose Cleaner
1 teaspoon dish soap (all-natural or Earth-friendly product recommended)
2 tablespoons baking soda
4 cups warm water
1/2 tablespoon essential oil (lemon or eucalyptus work well)
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Mix all ingredients together and then transfer to a spray bottle (32 ounce or larger) using a funnel. If the baking soda leaves a residue (I haven’t had this issue), add a little more water or vinegar and reduce soda in the next batch.
Do not double if your bottle is 32 ounces. A half batch will suffice for a 32 ounce bottle, or make the full batch and have 2 bottles to fill.
I’ve been wondering for awhile now, do you just use the oil because you don’t like the smell of the vinegar? I’m just wondering if it’s absolutly essential and helps disinfect or if it’s just for smell?
Yes, it’s just to break up the vinegar smell which can be super strong, especially when I use it on the floor with my Swiffer. It’s the only natural way I know to break up the strength of the vinegar! I want to try and post your recipie, too!
That’s what I figured…I couldn’t find any essential oil in Target, where do you find it?
I buy our oils at Campbell’s. They aren’t cheap but they last awhile. You could also try vitacost.com. They have great products!!