Homemade Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

Homemade Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner; You can skip the store-bought chemical filled all-purpose cleaner and not only remove grease and grime, but disinfect your home as well with this DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe.

This is by far my all time favorite homemade all-purpose cleaner recipe. If I was forced to turn in all my homemade products, this is the one that I would beg you to keep by far!

This homemade Citrus all-purpose cleaner is such a simple and pure way to clean your home. It is easy to make and also cheap! It is a great product to lightly clean your home without any harsh chemicals.

This recipe eliminates the need to add essential oils to cover up the smell of vinegar because it has infused citrus peels in it! It just has a perfect clean smell that will become a known scent of your home once you start using it regularly!

PLEASE NOTE. This DIY all-purpose cleaner still uses vinegar so you should not use it on natural stones. It could damage them. Natural stones include granite, marble and soapstone. Unfortunately it can also strip off hardwood floors so be cautious when using this all-purpose cleaner recipe. I used this recipe on mirrors, windows, carpets, toilets, tubs, shower, sinks, appliances, and linoleum tiles.

All-natural cleaning products are the way to go. They're made from ingredients that are safe for both you and your family members. They're also good for the planet—no harsh chemicals means no toxic runoff into our water supply! And they might even save you money because they're more concentrated than store-bought cleaners (and we all know how expensive those things can be!). Need more reasons to use a homemade cleaner?

You don't have to spend a lot of money on cleaning products. You can make your own all-purpose cleaner with simple ingredients. The best part is that it's so easy to make that you'll never need store-bought cleaners again!

Homemade Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner Ingredients:

• 2 cups citrus peels in strips (you can use lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit)
• 3 cups vinegar (apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar) or more as needed.

All Purpose Cleaner Directions:

Put the citrus peels in a quart size glass jar and cover with the vinegar. Screw a tight fitting lid on top. If you are using a metal lid (like a mason jar), make sure you put a piece of parchment paper in between the lid and the jar to prevent corrosion.

Set the jar in a sunny spot for two weeks to infuse the citrus into the vinegar. Once done, give it a good shake and then strain (with a mesh strainer) out the peels and pour the liquid in a glass spray bottle. This mixture is the citrus cleaner!

Why You Should Be Using Natural Cleaning Products

There are lots of reasons why you should use homemade natural cleaning products. Not only are they better for the environment, but also for your health! It's easy, it's cheap, and it'll save you a ton of cash. Homemade all-natural cleaning products are better for your family overall. Here are some reasons why homemade all-natural cleaning products are the way to go:

• It's easy to mix up your own cleaning supplies at home. You can use ingredients that are just as effective as store-bought but cost a lot less. It's also fun to make them yourself—and it's good practice for when you're an adult (when you'll be making your own meals).
• You'll be able to save money by making your own cleaning supplies instead of buying them in stores. This will help you save up for other things like toys or clothes or movies!
• You can customize your own formulas based on what kind of results you want and what kinds of smells or colors appeal to you most!
• They smell amazing! The scents that come from homemade natural cleaners are so fresh and clean; they'll make any room smell like heaven while they kill bacteria and viruses on contact!

Natural Cleaner Tips

• If you don't have any citrus peels, you can always substitute with 5 to 10 drops of essential oils to a solution of 1 cup distilled vinegar and 1 cup water.
• Green oils such as tea tree and eucalyptus work double duty; they have disinfectant qualities and smell amazing!
• If you're using a microfiber cloth, be sure to wring it out well before wiping. If you're using a damp cloth, wipe gently so as not to spread the spill around.
• Use this cleaner on surfaces on a weekly basis. This will prevent build up of oils and grime that can make them look dingy or discolor them over time.
• If you like the smell of citrus, try adding orange essential oil or lemon essential oils with the peels. You can buy it online or at most health food stores.
• You can also add in some herbs if you want some extra delicious scents going on in your home! Try adding in rosemary or thyme.
• Store your essential oils in a cool, dark place so they don't go rancid.
• For tougher stains like grease or rust on chrome faucets, mix this homemade citrus all-purpose cleaner with salt and rub it in with a sponge until the stain is gone!
• remove any dried dirt with a dust pan before spraying the cleaner. This is make sure you are not spreading around any excessive dirt.

You can make your own all-purpose cleaner with simple ingredients.

• You can make your own all-purpose cleaner with simple ingredients.
• Use natural ingredients.
• Use ingredients you can find in your kitchen.
• Use biodegradable ingredients that are safe for children and pets, as well as the environment (and planet).

Now that you know how to make natural all-purpose cleaner, you can stop buying chemical-laden cleaners and start making your own. It’s easy and inexpensive.

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Until Next time,

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Homemade Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner; You can skip the store-bought chemical filled all-purpose cleaner and not only remove grease and grime, but disinfect your home as well with this DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe.