All purpose cleaner recipe: 59 photos

How to Make a DIY All-Purpose Cleaner for Every Surface

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All-Purpose Cleaners
  1. Recipe 1 (Mild) - 1⁄2 cup vinegar. - 1⁄4 cup baking soda. - 1⁄2 gallon hot water. Mix ingredients in spray bottle. ...
  2. 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 ingredientLiquid % (w/w)Spray % (w/w)
Surfactants Anionic Non-ionic Soap1–10 1–10 1–5–15
Builders Sodium carbonate Polycarboxylate Citric acid / citrate0–10 0–2 0–100–5
Hydrotropes & solvents0–15
Solvents0–102–15
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.
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