Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

One of the easiest, most effective homemade household cleaners you'll ever make!

This recipe is non-toxic and gentle enough to use just about anywhere, but it still has excellent cleaning power. Plus it kills germs and bacteria - and only costs pennies to make! What's not to love?

You can use it everywhere: Spray it on your sinks, toilets and countertops to disinfect them. Spray it onto a cloth and damp-wipe to dust your furniture. Use it to clean your car, your office, your patio furniture...

The only thing you don't want to use it on is windows and mirrors. Click here for glass and window cleaning recipes.

Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon borax
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 30 drops essential oil blend (see below)

Directions

1. Boil the water. Pour it into a large glass measuring cup or pitcher with a spout.
2. Add the borax and stir until dissolved.
3. Add the vinegar.
4. Let cool, then pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
5. Drop in the essential oils.

Buying Disinfectant Essential Oils

Peppermint essential oil

Tea Tree essential oil

Thyme essential oil

Borax

What Next?