Make some effective homemade cleaners with vinegar, essential oils, baking soda and more.
Room spray –
- 1 cup water
- (distilled or filtered)
- 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol or witch hazel
- 20-30 drops of essential oil(s) of your choice
Method:
Spray on fabric such as the couch, carpets, curtains, and your kid’s hamper. You want to spray from about a foot away, just a light mist.
Disinfectant spray
- 1 1/2 cups 70 % rubbing alcohol
- or pure grain alcohol (120proof or higher
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 50-60 drops tea tree essential oil
- or lavender essential oil (optional)
Where to Use DIY Alcohol Cleaning Spray
1. Doorknobs, both inside and outside.
2. Areas of doors that frequently get touched. 3. Tables and chairs
4. Light switches and plates
5. Sinks
Faucets
6. All Counters (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
7. Floors
8. Remote Controls
9. Keys
10. Cell Phone Cases
11. Cell phones (spray on a cloth and wipe phone)
12. Credit Cards
13. Car Door Handles
14. Locks
15. Toilets / Toilet Handles
16. Oven, Fridge, Microwave Handles, etc.
17. Water Kettles
18. Garbage Cans
19. Chairs
20. Couches
21. Security System Panels
22. Washer/Dryer
Pet Urine – stain & odor – Hydrogen peroxide can be used to remove pet urine stains and odors from carpets, couches, mattresses, and hardwood floors.
Ingredients –
- 16 Oz Hydrogen Peroxide
- 1 Teaspoon dishwashing liquid
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
To make – Mix together and soak area, leave on till completely dry if a white residue appears it can be vacuumed or brushed away.
Glass cleaning spray –
- 1 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Lemon EO (optional)
Recipe – For best results, use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the glass
after spraying.