Orange Vinegar Cleaner
How to make AND properly dilute orange vinegar to make a natural all-purpose cleaner!
Equipment
- Mason jar (1 quart.)
- Parchment paper OR a plastic lid.
- Amber glass spray bottle.
Ingredients
- Oranges
- White vinegar
- Water
Instructions
- Wash and peel your oranges, placing the peels in a mason jar. Fill the jar with enough peels to reach the neck.
- Pour white vinegar into your jar covering the orange peels but not filling it to the brim. The liquid should stop at the neck of the jar.
- Place parchment paper or cheesecloth over the top and screw the lid on tight. (Note: parchment paper is the better of these two options.) If you have a plastic lid, there is no need for a layer in between.
- Leave your jar to soak in a dark place such as in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink where cleaning products are typically stored. Let it sit for 2-4 weeks so the oranges fully infuse into the vinegar, shaking occasionally. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!
- Strain the newly created orange-infused vinegar into a new jar with a metal strainer or cheesecloth. Toss or compost the used orange peels.
- Fill a clean amber glass spray bottle halfway with the orange-infused vinegar and half with water for a 1:1 ratio. OR if you would like a more diluted option, fill the jar ¼ of the way full with your orange-infused vinegar and fill the remaining ¾ of your jar with water.
- Spray onto a surface and wipe with a cloth to clean!
Notes
Is it safe to clean my whole house with vinegar?
- If you’re unsure how this will impact a surface (ex. granite, marble, hardwood, etc) sample a small amount in an inconspicuous spot before any widespread use. You should be fine so don’t worry, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry!