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Miracle All-purpose homemade and non-toxic cleaning spray (orange infused vinegar) recipe



Growing up in a safe and clean country which valued its nature above most of the things in life I have always been a firm hater of toxic and harsh cleaners. I however always stayed clear from vinegar as I can not stand the smell. It must be on of the worst smells I know (and I have experienced some stinky situations owning a dog, helping to raise my siblings and loved to play in mud and dirt as a child, well, love it even till today).

This all-purpose cleaner does an amazing job on taps (leave them shinier than my previous eco-cleaners), mirrors, countertops, bathrooms, glass and much more. 
PLEASE NOTE: do not use on marble, wood and leather as this cleaner could damage these materials.

You will need: 

leftover peels from oranges or clementines 
bottle of vinegar (choose an easily recycled material, ideally glass) 

Instructions: 

Place both ingredients in an airtight jar. Make sure you fill it as much as possible. 
Close the jar and let it ,marinate, for 2-6 weeks. 

After 2-6 weeks. Strain the vinegar from the peels and make a solution of 1:1 of your orange-infused vinegar and water. Put into an old and recycled spray bottle. 
Use as an all-purpose cleaner. 

Tips: 

Store ideally in a dark cool place.
Will last you for months (you will easily use it up faster than it would spoil). 
You can even use your orange-infused vinegar for cooking (I used mine during the wintertime to flavour my braised cabbage and it tasted wonderful)!

What is your best eco-friendly cleaning tip/hack recipe? 

2 comments

  1. I need to try this out thanks for the recipe!


    xoxo
    Lovey
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  2. Thank you for your kind words, yes, it works wonders and I adore it!
    Feels so clean and toxic-free now :)

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