By Karen Peltier

This uplifting all-purpose spray combines the power of three effective green cleaning ingredients – lemons, limes, and vinegar – and it can be used virtually anywhere in your home from the bathroom to the kitchen to the windows. Just breathe in its fresh citrusy scent and you’ll be inspired to get some serious cleaning done in your home! Not only that, but with its safe, eco-friendly, and cost-effective ingredients that clean and disinfect naturally, you won’t mind using it generously, since it’s so easy to whip up another batch!

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup water

Preparation:

1. Juice the lemon and lime and strain the juice through a natural cloth or unbleached coffee filter into a measuring cup to remove all the pulp. Otherwise, the pulp could clog the sprayer.
2. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, and water to a spray bottle. Shake well.
3. Spray it on whatever needs cleaning and let it sit for a few minutes to allow mineral deposits to loosen, grease to dissolve, grime to lift, and surfaces to be disinfected.
4. Rinse well with water unless you’re doing quick cleaning, or cleaning mirrors or windows, then simply buff dry with a clean soft cloth for a streak-free shine.

How does this cleaner work? The low pH (i.e., 2.0 pH for lemon and 2.2 pH for vinegar) and acid content of the citrus and vinegar (i.e., citric and acetic acid, respectively) make it an inhospitable environment for many microorganisms to grow. So it is great at combatting germs and mold while you clean!

In addition, the high acidity level of lemons, limes, and vinegar help loosen mineral deposits, such as lime and calcium, and dissolve soap scum due to their alkaline nature. Plus, this cleaner helps remove stains, such as coffee and tea, so it is especially great for cleaning kitchen sinks and more.

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