🧼 All-Purpose Cleaner
Great for: countertops, appliances, sinks
What you need:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
Optional: 10-20 drops of essential oil (like lemon, lavender, or tea tree for scent and extra antibacterial properties)
How to use: Mix in a spray bottle and shake. Spray and wipe with a clean cloth.
🍋 Glass & Mirror Cleaner
Great for: windows, mirrors, glass surfaces
What you need:
1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch (helps prevent streaks)
2 cups warm water
How to use: Mix in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use (the cornstarch settles). Spray and wipe with a lint-free cloth or newspaper.
🧽 Scrubbing Paste (Like Soft Scrub)
Great for: sinks, tubs, stovetops
What you need:
1/2 cup baking soda
A few tablespoons of liquid castile soap or dish soap
Optional: essential oils for scent
How to use: Mix into a paste and apply with a sponge. Scrub and rinse.
🧴 Toilet Bowl Cleaner
What you need:
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
How to use: Sprinkle the baking soda in the bowl, then pour the vinegar. Let it fizz and sit for 10 minutes. Scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
🧼 Floor Cleaner
For tile or vinyl (not hardwood):
1 gallon warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon dish soap
How to use: Mop as usual. No need to rinse.
❄️ Bonus: Natural Air Freshener Spray
What you need:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol (helps disperse oils)
15-20 drops of your favorite essential oil(s)
How to use: Mix in a spray bottle. Shake before each use and spray into the air or on fabrics.