Description
How to make your own natural, disinfecting, all-purpose cleaning spray in 5 minutes, using just three ingredients- distilled vinegar, water, and essential oil.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white distilled white vinegar (a natural disinfectant)
- 1 cup distilled water- found at most grocery stores.
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
- 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 5-10 drops lavender essential oil
- 16-ounce Glass Spray Bottle
Feel free to swap out essential oils. A good rule of thumb is 15 drops of essential oil per cup of liquid (water & vinegar combined).
Instructions
- Pour vinegar and water into your glass spray bottle (vinegar will erode plastic).
- Add your essential oil drops.
- Shake well to combine before each use. For best disinfecting results, spray and let sit on the surface for a few seconds (or full minute) before wiping off.
Notes
Warning: Vinegar may etch porous surfaces like real marble, some granites, and soapstone countertops, so make sure to dilute with water and test first. This ratio of a 50/50 blend is generally good.
This is a super flexible recipe and can be made with your favorite essential oils. Play around to find your favorite scent. A good rule of thumb is 15 drops of essential oil per cup of liquid.
For floors and extra dirty surfaces, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid castile soap, dish soap or other liquid soap