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Three 3-Ingredient Cleaners for the Whole House
You'll say bye-bye to store-bought cleaners once you give our all-natural, three-ingredient versions a try.
By:
Keri Sanders
All-Purpose Cleaner
Jason Kisner
You'll Need
- 1 3/4 cups distilled water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup castile soap
- tea tree essential oil (optional)
Instructions
Using a funnel, add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to mix. For extra antibacterial and antifungal properties, add 20-30 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Glass Cleaner
Jason Kisner
You'll Need
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup rubbing alcohol
- peppermint essential oil (optional)
Instructions
Using a funnel, add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to mix. For extra cleaning power and an invigorating scent, add 20-30 drops of peppermint essential oil.
Wood Cleaner
Jason Kisner
You'll Need
- 1 1/2 cups distilled water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 8 Tbsp. olive oil
- lemon essential oil (optional)
Instructions
Using a funnel, add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to mix. For extra cleaning power and a lively, fresh scent, add 20-30 drops of lemon essential oil.
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