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Jeremy Dixon
Jeremy Dixon Blogger Clarksville, TN on Feb 07, 2013
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DIY - Citrus Infused Vinegar Cleaning Solution

Vinegar is an incredibly powerful liquid. There are almost endless health benefits by using it both inside and outside your body (recipe here, here and here. ) You probably also know it can be used as a replacement for most cleaning solutions and detergents, and because it is so good for your health, it has almost no dangerous side effects. If anything, using vinegar as your goto cleaner can only improve the health of you and your family.

Adding citrus to a vinegar cleaner not only adds a pleasant smell, but it increases the cleaning power. Like many toxic cleaners, citrus helps it cut through grease, destroy molds and bacterias that may be hiding in your house and more. There are recipes out there for mixing vinegar with essential oils to get the same thing, but there's something nice about making it yourself that we just love at our house.

Here is the recipe:1. Fill a one quart mason jar with citrus peels.

2. Cover peels with white vinegar, place lid on jar, shake and allow to sit for 2-3 weeks.

3. Strain the citrus peels out of the vinegar. ...»

4. Mix the vinegar solution and water in a spray bottle. (You can mix it in a 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 solution depending on how strong you want your solution)

5. If you want more recipes and how-tos for making your own cleaners, check out this great post! http://www.theyummylife.com/Natural_Citrus_V...

Difficulty: Easy
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  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Thank you for the recipe, Jeremy. I want to try this!
    on Feb 07, 2013 · Like 1
  • Jeremy Dixon Clarksville, TN
    This is one of the only cleaners we use around our house. Haven't bought a store brand in over 2 years now.
    on Feb 07, 2013 · Like 1
  • Aldine May Tempe, AZ
    I have been making this and using it for over a year and absolutely love it. It is powerful without an overwhelming scent. I can't make it fast enough. Cleans grease in a snap. I use it for everything.
    on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 2
  • Lucy Upland, CA
    HELP !!! dose any one know how to clean and I mean CLEAN! Chrome Skillets from all the Burnt on bottoms and sides.?

    I have Martha Stewart Every Day Living Cookware I tried the Baking soda and lemon trick. It Don't work for this . HELPPPPP!!!

    on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
  • Bea F Corpus Christi, TX
    I will have to try this. Thanks for the idea.
    on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
  • Nancy Poulos Saint Petersburg, FL
    Going to try this as allergic to so many store bought cleaning solutions. Everything makes my hands break out in little blisters.
    on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
  • Admiranda De Morton Conway, SC
    Lucy try deglazing your pan with vinegar!

    This orange infused vinegar is fantastic. I buy 3 gallons of white vinegar at a time and always have this stuff on hand. It works for everything.

    on Feb 19, 2013 · Like 1
  • ScooterWaco Woodway, TX
    When buying that gallon of vinegar, notice on the jug label the acidic strength. A lower percentage means its more diluted, and this varies greatly between brands!
    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 1
  • Sharon H Winamac, IN
    LucyUpland, CA--I just saw this on a different post from Hometalk for cleaning stove burners and oven racks. Perhaps it would also help with the pans. http://www.hometalk.com/1085928/an-easy-spri...#
    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 1
  • Barbara Helm Prospect, KY
    Does it help with stains on carpet???
    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 0
  • Dawn Pry
    I bought some cast iron and a heavy aluminum griddle at an auction, I took the handle off the griddle and put them in my oven during a self cleaning cycle....they came out like new...after reseasoning the cast iron I have the best nonstick cookware you can buy.
    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 2
  • Carol Arney Berrien Springs, MI
    To Barbara: Heres my cleaner for carpet, cause I have many pets.

    In a quart spray bottle add about a 1/4-1/2 inch dawn dish soap..(I use the reg blue)

    Fill the bottle with Hydrogen Peroxide. Shake to blend.

    This is the best carpet cleaner I have ever used, esp. for pet accidents, and many other spills.... Awesome!! Now remember this is just spot cleaner.

    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 2
  • Pam Miller
    I have a jar 'brewing' at all times. Some of my family do not like the smell of the vinegar but it clears rather quickly. No chemical fumes or smell. If I need more umph I use out dated baking powder or baking soda. I do need a cleaner/disinfectant that is stronger for the toilet bowls however. Open for suggestions??
    on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sherry LaSota Lakeview, OR
    I can't make it fast enough; so I've decided to just start 'canning' it. I think it works best if you heat it for 3 minutes in the microwave then put on the seal and lid! Just used a few teaspoons today in my favorite microfiber spray mop! Smells so clean.
    on Mar 07, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sheri N Sparks, NV
    Would this recipe be useful for pet accidents too?
    on Mar 10, 2013 · Like 0
  • Lindsay Jackson
    Barbara - also for stains on carpet after spraying with whatever cleaner you use, take a terry cloth towel doubled over and lay over the stain... then use your iron on highest steam setting and put down flat on towel, if you iron has a 'burst of steam' button use it... sucks the stain up onto the terry cloth towel. I know this works for kool-aid (even RED), jello, popcicle, spaghetti sauce stains on carpet. My carpet was a 'light sand/beige' when my kids were little (and causing all those stains, lol) and this 'treatment' worked every time.

    on Apr 11, 2013 · Like 0

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