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    02/13/17 35 Comments 54,515

    How To Make An Easy All-Purpose Cleaner For Everyday Messes

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Being on crutches for the past few weeks has really thrown a wrench into my routine. Since going to the grocery store is more of production on crutches, I usually end up getting just the things we absolutely need and putting the rest off for another trip. But invariably I will put something off for a bit too long, and then I’m left scrambling.

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    But it’s exactly these kinds of situations that make me happy that I stock up on my 10 favorite “superstar” cleaning ingredients. (I even have an entire post on the subject! Check out the link below.)

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    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Keeping a few simple cleaning ingredients on hand will allow you to make all sorts of cleaning concoctions on a moment’s notice. Like the All-Purpose Cleaning Spray that I’m sharing with you today! This super-simple spray was a recent discovery, and I’ve found that it’s great for everyday tasks like wiping down counters, cupboards, and sinks. It’s also great at powering through sticky, greasy messes! Here’s how to make it.

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Natural All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    You’ll need:

    • Glass spray bottle
    • 1 tsp borax
    • 1/2 tsp washing soda
    • 1 tsp castile soap
    • 18 drops essential oils (We used 10 drops of lemon oil and 8 drops of sweet orange oil, but feel free to use what you like!)

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Directions:

    Add the borax, washing soda, and castile soap to the glass bottle.

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Pour two cups of hot water into the bottle, and shake well to incorporate the ingredients.

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

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    After mixing, remove the top and add the essential oils to the spray bottle. Replace the top, then shake lightly again.

    All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

    Using Your All-Purpose Cleaner Spray

    This spray is perfect for cleaning up greasy smears and smudges. The washing soda cuts through tough grease, and the essential oils will add a beautiful shine.

    Use it in the bathroom, on your kitchen counters, on your walls, and on your appliances for a thorough, all-natural clean!

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    Fay
    Fay

    Hello Jillee
    Really love your sharing of cleaning recipes. Would love to try the ones with castille soap or dawn dishwashing liquid. We do not have these products in South Africa. What can be used as replacement products?
    Kind regards.
    Fay Hardien.

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    1 year ago
    Janice Wright
    Janice Wright

    I love your blogs and look forward to checking my emails to see what great invention you have come up with. Love the natural ingredients you use, especially the laundry and stain removers. I love doing laundry!! Thank you. Keep sending your great ideas!!!

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    1 year ago
    Lasith Hettiarachchi
    Lasith Hettiarachchi

    What great tips… This is what we were missing in our cleaning .. nice tips to save our time. Thank you so much for valuable information.

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    1 year ago
    Michelle
    Michelle

    Also wondering if it has to be a glass bottle?

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    You should store it in glass, but you can use plastic for short-term use :-)

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    1 year ago
    Wendy
    Wendy

    Must it be a glass bottle.?

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    1 year ago
    Ivory
    Ivory

    Wow, don’t know how you come up with these home remedies, but they work, and I want to thank you.

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    1 year ago
    Carla
    Carla

    Why the oils? Is it just for afresh scent? What purpose do they serve for this combination?

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    1 year ago
    Just Jazzy
    Just Jazzy

    When I run out of my “Method ” Bathroom Spray , will make this! Going to buy Castile soap and invest in more esst. Oils also.

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    2 years ago
    Just Jazzy
    Just Jazzy

    On second thought .. Why can’t I make it now? Going to buy Castile soap at my drug store this weekend!

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    2 years ago
    T Dover
    T Dover

    Is this safe to use on granite or Corian?

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    2 years ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    Yes!

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    2 years ago
    Jill
    Jill

    I had this question too–even the lemon and orange essential oils? We have granite and marble in our kitchen/bathrooms.

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    1 year ago
    DELWYNNE Lo Giudice
    DELWYNNE Lo Giudice

    Hi im in South Africa what is Castile Soap what can i use that is more or less the same thing?

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    2 years ago
    Debbie
    Debbie

    Not sure if it is okay to post a link, but if so, here is a link to explain Castile soap. http://www.thekitchn.com/what-is-castile-soap-and-how-does-it-work-236538

    I did a quick search and saw that glycerin or olive oil soap may be substituted. There are other sources. I searched Castile soap substitute.

    Hope this helps.

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    1 year ago
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