by Laura H.
Asked on Apr 15, 2019
How do I make DIY cleaners that don't stink?
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I've recently switched to using vinegar with water to clean windows and some other things, and in the laundry as a softener. My problem is that as a cleaner the vinegar smell lingers, but in the laundry I don't have that problem. Any suggestions that would make it smell pleasant?
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Vinegar really doesn’t clean anything. But In the washer I use it to re fluff my towels.
For those with pets and children, it makes a huge difference. Most commercial cleansers can be very harmful. I would be very interested in what you have read. Think back 100 years Or more when there were no products to purchase. What did they use? Vinegar.
I don't like the smell of vinegar in cleaners either so I made one that doesn't use it. It's for tub and tile: https://www.hometalk.com/18973805/diy-3-ingredient-tub-and-tile-cleaner
DIY 3-Ingredient Tub and Tile Cleaner
Thank you, I will try this for the tub & tile, the consistency looks perfect for those types of jobs. In the mean time, I'll hold my nose while cleaning windows. lol
The odor dissipates quickly enough, if you don't have pets, you can add a few drops of essential oil. I happen to love the smell of vinegar, fresh, crisp and clean.
A couple of drops shouldn't make a difference. You can use rubbing alcohol or vodka to wash windows instead of vinegar.