DIY Natural Orange Multipurpose Cleaner
This DIY natural orange multipurpose cleaner is free from toxic ingredients and made from items you most likely have in your kitchen. This easy to make cleaner utilizes kitchen scraps, minimizing household waste and makes your house smell fantastic!
Why I love This DIY Orange Multipurpose Cleaner
Easy To Make
This cleaner is very easy to make and there are only two ingredients! You simply combine the two ingredients in a jar, let sit for 14 days, strain, and put in a bottle with water. VOILÀ!
Inexpensive
This cleaner costs pennies on the dollar and it will last you a long time.
Non-Toxic
This cleaner is 100% natural and non-toxic unlike most commercialized cleaners that you buy today. You can read about the dangers of chemical household cleaners here. Not only do the release harmful VOCs, they can cause also cause skin issues. This DIY Natural Orange Multipurpose Cleaner is one you can feel good about.
More Sustainable
In my household we eat alot of mandarin oranges. They are the perfect grab and go healthy snack! It seemed like such a waste throwing away all of those peels. I cannot feed them to the chickens and they are not recommended in compost due to their acidity. I am happy that I have found a different solution to utilize these valuable scraps. Earlier I posted about utilizing dried oranges in your holiday home decor. We recently took down our decorations and this was a great way to reuse the slices! So if you decorate with dried oranges over Christmas, do not throw them away. Makea great smelling, non-toxic cleaner instead!
How to Make DIY Natural Orange Multipurpose Cleaner
What You’ll Need
You will need:
- Quart Sized Jar With Lid (can be larger for larger batches)
- White Vinegar
- Orange Scraps (can add lemon or lime too)
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Tea Towel
- Funnel
- Multipurpose Spray Bottle
Assemble the Ingredients
Fill a clean jar of choice with orange scraps. You may also add limes or lemons. Fill the jar with white vinegar, stopping about an inch below the top.
Tighten lid and place in a cool, dark area for 14 days. If you are not a fan of vinegar, do not fret. The vinegar smell dissipates and you are left with a delicious citrusy smell.
Strain
After the 14 days are complete, line a mixing bowl with a tea towel and pour the contents of the jar into the bowl.
Lift the towel, allowing the liquid to fully drain into the bowl. Squeeze the towel to remove any excess liquid.
Using a funnel, gently pour the contents of the bowl into the spray bottle. A bowl with a pouring spout make this alot easier. You may also use a measuring cup to scoop the liquid out and pour into the bottle.
This cleaner is concentrated so fill the bottle with water. Place the lid on, give it a shake to combine the ingredients, and your DIY natural orange multipurpose cleaner is ready to use! This is great on counter tops, cleaning appliances, use in bathrooms and more!
To read more about cleaning with vinegar, our friends at Marriage & A House wrote this great post that has alot of valuable information.
Happy Cleaning!
