Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
This Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Is Super Easy to Make (and Smells Amazing)
Instead of reaching for one cleaner for this and another for that, this homemade and eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner does a great job on just about anything. From dirty sinks to messy countertops, this homemade cleaner will leave things spotless with borax and deodorizing lemon juice. Borax is a natural grease-buster that also does double-duty as a disinfectant. The addition of vinegar breaks down bacteria, while hydrogen peroxide naturally cleans and shines. Plus, this squeaky-clean concoction only costs pennies per bottle!
What You'll Need:
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon borax
- 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
- 2 cups hot water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Sprig of rosemary (optional)
- Essential oil (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spray bottle
Directions:
- Gather the ingredients needed for making the all-purpose cleaner.
- Measure and add borax to a mixing bowl, and cover with the hot water. Whisk until incorporated.
- Measure and add the hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and lemon to the bowl. Give the mixture a gentle stir.
- Use a spouted measuring cup to pour the cleaner into the spray bottle and top with a few drops of your favorite essential oil or a sprig of rosemary, which gives the all-purpose scrubber a slight scent. Now you're all set to spray on countertops or sinks and then wipe clean.
Check out our guide to DIY cleaning supplies for more ideas like this!
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