An Easy DIY All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe for your home!
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All-Purpose Cleaner for Your Home
Are you looking for a more natural way to clean your home that really works? Me too! That’s how I discovered this simple DIY recipe for a natural, all-purpose cleaner that really works and smells great! I didn’t like using harsh chemicals to clean and deodorize, so I made the switch.
Did you know many chemicals found in household cleaners aren’t approved by the EPA? What’s even more scary, 70 percent of typical cleaning products often found in homes contain harmful agents, so try this instead –
Ingredients for Homemade Cleaner Using Essential Oils
Glass Spray Bottle 
1 Cup water
1 Cup white or apple cider vinegar
20-40 drops Essential Oils (these are the oils our family uses)
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into spray bottle, preferably made of glass.
- Shake well before use.
- Store in a cool, dark place. (Essential oils oxidize in sunlight)
Some of my favorite essential oils for cleaning are: Lemon, Purification and Thieves.
It’s a good idea to use a reusable glass bottle because it helps the environment and eliminates the chemical smell plastic bottles can impart to liquids placed in them. The one recommended above is the perfect size – not too heavy, yet large enough that you won’t need to refill it constantly.
Making your own natural cleaners is cheaper and easier and just makes you feel good! Vinegar naturally cleans and deodorizes the kitchen perfectly!
Important Note
It’s been suggested that vinegar solutions should not be used on marble or granite because of the potential etching that may occur. Please use discretion when deciding what surfaces you’ll spray it on!
Do you make any DIY cleaners? Share your favorite below!
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Maureen/Raising The Capable Student says
January 16, 2016 at 11:22 amI think you are correct about using a glass bottle for this. Glass smells better and looks better!
Erin says
January 17, 2016 at 10:43 amThanks for the comment, Maureen! Yes, I agree. Better looking and better for your family!
Lindsey says
January 13, 2016 at 6:24 pmI’ve been throwing around the idea of experimenting with essential oils. I love that they’re a natural way to cure every day problems. I’ve also heard a lot about Young Living, so I’m definitely going to check this out further.
Erin says
January 13, 2016 at 6:36 pmEssential oils are great for a chemical free home, especially if you have kids or pets. They work great to cure ailments too, so let me know if you have questions or want to get started with a kit of your own! 🙂
Denise/DIY Crush says
January 13, 2016 at 10:26 pmGreat tip and project! I love using natural cleaning supplies whenever I can! Love!! Thank you for linking up at my craft party! I pinned your entries! Hope you can make it again on Thursday at 7pm EST.!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
January 11, 2016 at 7:55 pmShared! Love a way to clean, make the house smell good and make it healthier for myself and my family. I bet it’s much better for the family pets too! Thanks Erin!
Maria says
January 7, 2016 at 2:17 amCan you please tell me where to find a glass bottle that can be used with the spray dispenser?? Thank you
Erin says
January 8, 2016 at 12:01 amYou can find them on Amazon. Here is the link to a good one Spray Bottle