{"id":24775,"date":"2021-12-16T16:43:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T16:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=24775"},"modified":"2021-12-16T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T16:44:06","slug":"6-ways-to-improve-your-homemade-all-purpose-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/6-ways-to-improve-your-homemade-all-purpose-cleaner\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Improve Your Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vinegar is the best natural cleaner out there, but it doesn&rsquo;t smell the greatest. Embrace the aromatic benefits of other natural ingredients to make your homemade cleaning spray smell so much better.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Make DIY All-Purpose Cleaner\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s no doubt about it: Vinegar is one of the most effective natural cleaning products out there. So, it\u2019s no surprise that so many people use it as their preferred cleaning agent on a daily basis. Just add equal parts water and vinegar to a spray bottle, and off you go.\n\n\n\n</p><p>The downside, however, is that it\u2019s just so stinky! Fortunately, we have found the following ways to freshen up your DIY all-purpose cleaner without sacrificing its all-natural benefits.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"667\"' height='\"667\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/DIY-all-purpose-cleaning-spray-1200x1200-shutterstock_546648748.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24776\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DIY-all-purpose-cleaning-spray-1200x1200-shutterstock_546648748.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Lemon and Thyme\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It\u2019s no surprise\u00a0lemon is an excellent natural cleaning ingredient, but did you know that thyme is antibacterial as well as one of the most effective natural antioxidants? Add some lemon peels and a few sprigs of thyme to your vinegar solution and your whole house will be smelling fresh in no time! Just be sure to let the mixture of lemon, thyme and vinegar sit for a few days so the vinegar really takes in those pleasant aromas. After four or five days, strain and use like normal.\n\n\n\n</p><p><em>Psst:\u00a0You could also add\u00a0lemon\u00a0and\u00a0thyme essential oils\u00a0to your DIY all-purpose cleaner instead.\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/shutterstock_174440132.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24777\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_174440132.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'><strong>Eucalyptus and Mint\n\n\n\n<p>If you have access to it, add a few sprigs of eucalyptus (or a few drops of\u00a0the essential oil) along with a handful of mint leaves to knock out any stubborn odors. You don\u2019t have to worry about last-minute stress cleaning either. Eucalyptus is a natural stress reliever! If you\u2019re using leaves instead of oils, just let them hang out in your vinegar mix for a few days before using so the vinegar soaks up all those good smells.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/fragrance-sweet-mint-eucalyptus-NSWE.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24780\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/fragrance-sweet-mint-eucalyptus-NSWE.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'><strong>Lavender\n\n\n\n<p>Known for its relaxing benefits, lavender is one of the most well-known ingredients for aromatherapy. Plus, its Latin name is\u00a0<em>lavare,\u00a0which means \u201cto wash\u201d\u2014how delightfully appropriate. Simply add a few drops of\u00a0lavender essential oil\u00a0into your DIY all-purpose spray for a clean and fresh-smelling spray.\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"640\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/1561172499-post-1024x640.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24778\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1561172499-post-1024x640.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'><strong>Spiced Orange\n\n\n\n<p>Another great way to use orange in cleaning products is to combine it with cloves. Most commonly known as a fall spice, cloves are naturally antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral. Add\u00a0clove essential oil\u00a0and some orange peel to your vinegar cleaner to knock out any lingering mold.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"698\"' height='\"658\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/image-26.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24779\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-26.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'><strong>Sage\n\n\n\n<p>Sage isn\u2019t just delicious, it\u2019s also antimicrobial and antibacterial, making it a perfect additive to any homemade cleaning product. And it\u2019ll leave your home smelling like the great outdoors! Use\u00a0sage oil\u00a0or steep the leaves in vinegar for a natural smelling spray.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/shutterstock_718720897.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24781\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_718720897.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vinegar is the best natural cleaner out there, but it doesn&rsquo;t smell the greatest. Embrace the aromatic benefits of other natural ingredients to make your homemade cleaning spray smell so much better. 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