WFMW: Homemade Multipurpose Cleaner

I have started making my own cleaner after reading frequently about the danger of chemicals in the home. In addition, I've been trying to watch my costs at the grocery store. It's actually not hard and I have come to love the control I have over my fragrances.

I picked up Clean House Clean Planet by Karen Logan. This booked is chalked FULL of great homemade cleaner ideas! Here's the way you make your own multipurpose cleaner.

Ingredients: Liquid soap or detergent (I use Original Dawn, or Lemon Joy), white distilled vinegar, borax, purified water, and an essential oils for fragrance.

How to Make: Mix 2T of vinegar with 1tsp borax. Pour through a funnel into a spray bottle of 16 oz. (I use a 32 oz bottle so I double this recipe for my container). Fill the rest of the bottle with very hot water. Shake until the borax is dissolved. Add the 1/4 cup of liquid soap or 1/8 cup of liquid detergent last. To scent, add 10 to 15 drops ( or whatever smells good to you) of essential oil. I like to use a combination of lavender/lemon, orange/lemon, or lemon/peppermint!

Here all of my supplies...



Here is my finished product...

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