Simple Home Cleaning Spray for 2024
DIY home cleansing sprays offer a cost-effective and economically safer alternative for maintaining a clean home environment. By crafting your own cleaning solutions with common household ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils, you can significantly reduce the expenses associated with commercial cleaning products.
These DIY solutions not only save money but also contribute to environmental sustainability by minimizing the need for packaged and chemically-laden products.
Additionally, homemade cleansers are often gentler on surfaces, reducing the risk of damage and extending the lifespan of furniture and appliances. Embracing a DIY approach empowers individuals to control the ingredients used in their cleaning products, eliminating exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and promoting a healthier living space.
In essence, making your own home cleansing sprays aligns with both economic prudence and a commitment to a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
ALL-PURPOSE HOUSE HOLD CLEANER:
Things you’ll need:
Glass Pitcher or large glass bowl
32 oz glass spray bottle
Stainless Steel Spoon
Stainless Steel Funnel
Measuring spoons
Essential oils (Citrus and Eucalyptus are our favorites)
White Vinegar
Alternatives:
Baking Soda ( if you’d prefer a natural cleansing soft scrub)
2 tablespoons of liquid dish detergent ( use a degreaser formula for tough stains)
Directions:
Combine 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 3/4 cups water in a large glass bowl or pitcher
Stir & blend together with spoon for 20-30 seconds
Add 30 drops essential oil (combos could be 15 drops each, lavender and lemon; 10 drops each, eucalyptus, peppermint and wild orange; 15 drops grapefruit and 15 drops lavender.
***If you prefer to utilize as shower scrub/appliance scrub. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda and the liquid dish detergent to the bottom of the glass spray bottle.
Filter the mixture into your 32 ounce bottle and slightly shake to combine all ingredients.