Kitchen Cleaner

Here is a recipe for an organic kitchen cleaner that will disinfect, deodorize and cut grease. And its cheep, at least per sprayer full.

Years ago I tried several “Organic Cleaner” recipes but found that they didn’t really work as good as what you can buy at the store. But I didn’t like what you can buy at the store. Either the chemicals bothered me or I felt ripped off paying for what is basically vinegar, or bleach, or ammonia and water.

My favorite cleaner was bleach and water; kills 99.9% of the bad stuff and that smell lets you know it’s clean. After I ruined 2 new shirts in the same week, Brian decided it was time to reconsider.

This is based off of several recipes found in various places on the internet. I have been using this version for a few months now and love it! The oils can be hard to find and expensive, but you only use drops (literally.) It is easy enough even I am willing to mix some up when it is time to refill.

In a large spray bottle place:
2 Cups Water
1 Cup vinegar
10 drops tea tree oil
20 drops (about 1/16 t) your favorite essential oil (see note)
Shake and spray, allow it to sit a couple of minutes on the surface you wish to fully disinfect. Shake before each use.

Note: The 20 drops essential oil are optional, however the vinegar and tea tree oil smell funny. I am currently using Sweet Orange oil and 20 drops are not enough to make it really smell orange, just enough to neutralize the smell.