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DIY Non-toxic Kitchen Cleaner

If you have oranges & vinegar, you can make this non-toxic homemade kitchen cleaner! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sustainability
Yield: 1
Author: Chloe | Boxwood Ave.

Equipment

  • Fine Strainer

Materials

  • Citrus Peels lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit
  • Herbs optional
  • 1/2 Gallon Mason Jars
  • Gallon of vinegar
  • Clear Glass Bottles
  • Purified Water

Instructions

  • Fill a 1/2 gallon mason jar halfway with peels and herbs. You can get creative here! Try rosemary and lemon, grapefruit and sage, or orange and thyme! 
  • Fill the mason jar all the way with vinegar, and seal with a lid. 
  • Allow the mixture to sit in a cool place for 2-4 weeks. It will look like a science project, but that's okay! 
  • Remove the lid and strain the mixture into a clean bowl or jar; you may need to do this a few times to remove all of the sediment. 
  • Once all of the sediment is removed, pour the liquid into a large mason jar. This is your concentrate mixture
  • To make the countertop spray, combine equal parts purified water and concentrate mixture in a reusable spray bottle. Enjoy cleaning with your homemade kitchen cleaner!