All purpose cleaner recipe: 59 photos
2-Ingredient DIY All-Purpose Cleaner (safe & natural!)
FAQ
All-Purpose Cleaners
- Recipe 1 (Mild) - 1⁄2 cup vinegar. - 1⁄4 cup baking soda. - 1⁄2 gallon hot water. Mix ingredients in spray bottle. ...
- Recipe 2 (Moderate) - 2 Tbsp borax. - 1/4 cup vinegar. - 2 cups hot water. Mix borax and vinegar with water in spray bottle.
Table 8.1:
All-purpose cleaner ingredient | Liquid % (w/w) | Spray % (w/w) |
---|---|---|
Surfactants Anionic Non-ionic Soap | 1–10 1–10 1–5 | –15 |
Builders Sodium carbonate Polycarboxylate Citric acid / citrate | 0–10 0–2 0–10 | 0–5 |
Hydrotropes & solvents | 0–15 | |
Solvents | 0–10 | 2–15 |
But while effective, some of these cleaners aren't exactly healthy or environmentally friendly. Vinegar, on the other hand, is nontoxic and eco-friendly, making it the ultimate multipurpose cleaning solution. And the best part, it's super cheap.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Combine 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon dishwashing liquid, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle and shake well. Add essential oil for fragrance if desired and add 1 teaspoon borax for extra cleaning power.
Mix the ingredients: In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup of distilled water, 1 tablespoon of unscented liquid castile soap, and 10 to 15 drops of essential oil. Use the castile soap cleaner: Spray any areas and surfaces that need to be cleaned and wipe with a damp cloth.