Multi Purpose Cleaning Spray and Scrub

One of the harshest cleaners in our homes can be our multi purpose sprays.  Another is bathroom cleaners.  I use this mixture for just about everything in my home.  Not only does it get things clean it also helps get rid of smells.  I use it to clean kitchen and bathroom counters, to clean up after the dogs, to mop, to wipe down appliances, to clean the outside of toilets and almost anything else I want to get clean.  The only exceptions I can think of are windows and mirrors as it does streak.

To make the scrub all I do is moisten the surface I want to scrub with the spray, sprinkle on some baking soda, and then do another light spray.  Then it is a pretty easy scrub from there and I find it really makes things shine when I am done.  I use it to scrub sinks, the stove, showers, toilet bowls and anywhere else that needs some extra scrubbing power. 

The process for making this great spray is very simple.  If you already have some soap nut liquid made up it is even easier.  All you need to do is mix the following ingredients in the spray bottle of your choice.

1 part soap nut liquid

1 part white vinegar

essential oils

I use 15 drops each rosemary and lemon myrtle essential oils.

You may be thinking that you can not stand the smell of vinegar so there is no way you would use this. Well I do not find that the finished product smells like vinegar at all.  The essential oils do a nice job of hiding the vinegar scent.

You may also be thinking to yourself that you could never give up your antibacterial cleaner.  Well vinegar, rosemary oil and lemon myrtle oil have all been proven in their bacteria killing ability as well as molds and viruses.  There are other essential oils that could be used such as basil, tea tree and many more.  I would post links to research articles and other sources with the details but they are so abundant and easy to find I will let you search for yourself.

Happy cleaning and I would love to hear how this works for you.