All-Purpose Cleaner Spray
All you need for this amazing all-purpose cleaner!
This weekend, I'm building on our "Keeping the Cootie Monster at Bay" theme with an all-purpose liquid cleaner recipe that is easy to make, inexpensive, effective, and of course - waste free!
Over the past few years, I have learned that making my own cleaning products is the way to go. I can keep my small family happy with a clean space, and healthy with cleaning products that are tough on germs, dirt, and grime, but not full of harsh chemicals. Emily Mauri, owner of JAR, recently shared this one with me, and it is one of my new favorites! It’s very versatile, and can be used from the kitchen to the bathroom. It proves equally effective on foodstains in the kitchen and soap scum in the tub! It can also be used to scrub grout, clean floors, disinfect door handles, and clean any other bathroom surfaces, including the toilet. Bonus - it smells amazing!
With this all-purpose spray, I like to use a damp rag for wiping and follow up by drying with a dry rag or microfiber. It has even worked well on mirrors, but these surfaces do require an extra wipe down with a damp rag.
Ingredients
Water, 2 cups
Castile soap, 1/8 - 1/4 cup (depending on the strength your cleaning projects require!)
Citrus scented cleaning powder, 1 tablespoon
Essential oil, 5-10 drops
Tools
Tablespoon
Measuring cup
Mixing tool (a fork or whisk will do)
Mixing cup or bowl to mix ingredients
Something to store your product in, like a reusable spray bottle or just a plain old jar
Directions
Add your cleaning powder and castile soap to your mixing cup or bowl, and stir until the powder is dissolved.
Stir in your essential oils.
Add your water and shake or stir until well-combined.
Pour your product into your spray bottle or other storage container. When ready to use, shake well!
