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DIY All Purpose Vinegar Free Cleaner

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Description

Just a couple of ingredients and “Voila!” your all-natural cleaner is ready to use! This homemade, all-purpose cleaner is made without vinegar. Instead, it uses distilled (or filtered) water. This DIY cleaner “removes” germs and bacteria (“removes” - not kills, as this is a “cleaning” spray and not a “disinfectant” spray).

Ingredients
  • 2 Cups Distilled Water ((Filtered Water is fine if you plan to use the cleaner within a few days.))
  • 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap (Unscented or scented. (OR 1 teaspoon of Sal Suds))
  • 15-20 Drops Herb essential oil ((** see note in instructions))
  • 1 16oz Glass Spray Bottle
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Add the water to the spray bottle, followed by the castile soap (or Sal Suds), and (if using) essential oil of choice.
    2. Place the spray nozzle on the glass bottle, close, and shake the bottle gently to combine the ingredients. You will want to do this each time you use the cleaner, particularly if it has been sitting for a while and the ingredients have settled or separated.
    3. Spray a cloth or the surface directly, then use a damp cloth to clean the surface.
    4. IMPORTANT! ALWAYS, always perform a spot test first in a tiny area BEFORE spraying this cleaner on any surface, particularly sensitive or older surfaces. This applies to all cleaning products.
    5. Makes 16 ounces of natural cleaner

     

    ** My personal preferences are lavender, rosemary, spearmint, or sage. (If you choose to combine any of these EO’s, I suggest using equal parts lavender and rosemary OR spearmint and sage). Have fun experimenting with other combinations when making additional cleaning sprays. Lemon or grapefruit EOs also make a nice DIY spray cleaner!

Note

I HAVE USED THIS CLEANER ON (after spot-testing) …
 Sinks and tubs
 Kitchen counters and tables
 Dusting surfaces (recommend using a lint-free cloth with cleaner)
 Doorknobs and light switches
 Stainless steel surfaces
 Bathroom counters
 Dirty toys
 Interior car surfaces

Sources:
Natures Nurture Website: Natural Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner - With NO Vinegar! -
Nature’s Nurture
Idle’s Farm Website: Simple Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray - Idie's
Farm

Keywords: DIY cleaner vinegar-free homemade
Read it online: https://kentuckianaherbsociety.org/recipe/diy-all-purpose-vinegar-free-cleaner/