All-Purpose Cleaner - DIY Style
I have been using this recipe for All-Purpose Cleaner for three months now and I love it. I had previously used Lysol 4-in-1 All Purpose Cleaner, but I did not love the toxicity of the cleaner. I use this now and I think this cleans and disinfects better than Lysol did. I got this recipe from Better Basics for the The Home by Annie Berthold-Bond. Please check her book out! It rocks! Basic Formula For Antiseptic All-Purpose Cleanser Up to 1 teaspoon antiseptic essential oil (thyme, sweet orange, lemongrass, rose, clove, eucalyptus, cinnamon, rosemary, birch, lavender, or tea tree) 1 teaspoon washing soda 2 teaspoons borax 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent 2 cups hot water Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to dissolve and blend the minerals. The author suggests spraying this cleanser onto a surface, then leave for 15 minutes or so before wiping it up with a rag, to give the essential oil's antiseptic qualities time to work. I use sweet orange essenti