3 Ingredient Citrus Splash All Purpose Cleaner

Cleaning can be so exhausting, especially when you’re at it for hours with mediocre cleaners. What’s even worse is finally giving in and tackling that large stain/mess with a toxic chemical cleaner. You don’t know what feels worse, your lungs, or your conscience.

Then there are those of us who just adore cleaning and can’t wait to redust the end tables each day. This type relishes trying out different cleaning products. Should you use the lemon or the lavender all purpose cleaner? Spray or scrub? I’m not one of those people, and you may not be either. Whatever your cleaning style, we all want to clean effectively with little time and effort.

Not only is this natural all-purpose spray a snap to whip up, but it’s easy on the wallet.

Total store bought cost – About $3.84 for 32 ounces
Total homemade cost – About $1.62 for 32 ounces (A savings of 50%!)

Citrus Splash All-Purpose Spray

Store bought eco-friendly cleaners can get expensive! Save money while making your house smell like tantalizing citrus!

Ingredients:

• 1 and ½ cups filtered or distilled water
• 1 cup white vinegar  or citrus infused white vinegar
• 20-40 drops citrus essential oil (sweet orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit).

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a glass spray bottle.
2. Shake well before using, then spray on surface and wipe clean with a soft cloth. For stubborn areas something more abrasive can be used, depending on the surface.

Tips for Using the Natural All-purpose Cleaner

• Store away from heat and sunlight for optimal shelf life
• This recipe is the perfect way to use up old essential oils. Older citrus essential oils will oxidize, making them unusable for skincare. They’re still perfectly safe and effective to clean with though!