Monday, May 21, 2012

DIY: "Orange Shine" All-Natural, All-Purpose Cleaner

One thing I hate doing while I'm pregnant is cleaning. I never felt okay about breathing in chemicals such as bleach cleaner for fear of it somehow hurting the baby (probably wouldn't, but still paranoid). So when our shower starting turning an embarrassing mold infested garden, I had to do something.  My solution was to make my own concoction a few weeks ago and it was amazing. I plan to use this even when I'm not pregnant as an all-purpose cleaner. It smells fresh and cuts the grime (and dirt cheap too)!

Just two ingredients: white distilled vinegar and orange peel!


1. Peel several oranges and drop the peels into a mason jar.


2. Pour your vinegar until the jar is full.


3. Let it brew for 2 full weeks.


4. It will be a light yellow color when it's all done.


5. This step is optional, but you can pour it into an empty spray bottle. I had an empty bottle of laundry stain remover to use. Then I named it "Orange Shine" and made a label!


Now I have no excuse to not clean while I'm pregnant. Although I have found myself pulling the "my back aches too bad today" card several times. :)

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1 comment:

Amanda said...

What a great idea! I love finding new natural cleaners to use, I'll definitely be making this one!!

I would love it if you would link up at Watch Out, Martha!’s link up party: Martha Mondays, going on now! Hope to see you there!
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