DIY All-Purpose Orange Cleaner

2/24/2016 (Permalink)

You will need:

The peels from 4 oranges (or any citrus)
1 quart mason jar
White vinegar
10-15 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
Spray bottle

Directions:

I think a lot of people shy away from using vinegar as a cleaner because they just can’t stand the smell. Today I’m excited to share an alternative that works great and smells way better. It’s 100% natural and easy to make. I used orange peels, but you could substitute any other citrus such as grapefruit, lemon, lime. Etc.

Step 1: Place peels in mason jar and fill with vinegar making sure the peels are completely submerged to prevent mold.
Step 2: Let sit in a cool, dry place for 2 weeks.
Step 3: Strain and use 50/50 with water as an all-purpose cleaner.
Step 4: Add essential oil if desired and you are ready to clean!

Note: Using vinegar on granite may cause etching or streaking.

Hannah’s Results:

The outcome was good.
The orange peels made the vinegar smell a lot better, and still had the same cleaning power that plain vinegar has.