Low waste, non toxic multipurpose cleaner

Multipurpose cleaner: Make a batch in a spray bottle (use one you have, buy a glass one or even ask your local hairdresser if they any they are not using anymore). For a floor cleaner use the same mixture but fill the bucket with hot water.

Ingredients:
  • 1:2 water and distilled white vinegar (l)
  • 14 drops of any essential oil (o) 
  • sprinkle bicarbonate of soda for a tougher stains (o)
  • orange/lemon peel (o) (z)
  • soap nut concentrate (z)
    or a liquid cleaner such as 
    Castile soap (p) - if soap nut concentrate isn't for you, Castile soap is the next best thing in terms of fair trade and non toxic.
    Dr. Bronners Castile Soap https://shop.drbronner.com/pure-castile-liquid-soap
Benefits: 
  • Antibacterial
  • Odour eliminator
  • streak-free
  • Optional essential oils act as extra antibacterial and a natural insect repellent
  • Using up orange and lemon peel (will last for several weeks with the vinegar)
  • Completely safe around food
  • Non-toxic
Uses:
  • Window/glass cleaner
  • Floor cleaner
  • Kitchen cleaner
  • Fridge cleaner
  • Bathroom cleaner

Where to buy:

  • Distilled White vinegar - available in glass bottles in any supermarket (choose glass over plastic if you can)
  • Bicarbonate of soda - available in boxes in any supermarket. Store in a glass jar.
Sources:

Comments