Many products you buy from the store can be harmful to you and your family’s health over time. Unless otherwise specified, most store bought cleaners contain toxic chemicals that would be especially dangerous if you have small children. There have been times when I was cleaning and didn’t realize how strong the fumes were. It can be hard to gauge when you need to open a window to let in fresh air.

Constant exposure to harmful chemicals could result in health problems later on, so I’m sharing these DIY cleaners. With a few items you have around the house and a spray bottle, you can create your own natural cleaning concoction. It’s great to have these recipes because you don’t know when you may run out of your preferred brand. After trying one of these, they may become your favorite! The citrus in all natural cleaning sprays smells great and destroys germs naturally. For cleaning and freshening the air in one step, these recipes are amazing!

Lemon & Orange Natural Cleaning Spray

• Glass or Plastic Spray Bottle
• 1/4 cup Distilled White Vinegar
• 20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 10 drops Orange Essential Oil
• 2 cups water

Directions: Add all ingredients to your spray bottle and shake well. It’s great on your kitchen counters, appliances and even for windows. The vinegar smell will completely disappear once it dries.

Homemade Clementine Cleaner

• Glass or Plastic Spray Bottle
• Clementine or any other orange peels
• A mason jar with lid.
• 1-2  cups Distilled White Vinegar
• 1 cup water
• Strainer

 Directions: Collect all the orange peels in your mason jar until it’s halfway filled up. (This may take some time unless you eat lots of oranges) Pour your vinegar over the peels and place lid on tightly. Let the mixture sit for 2 weeks. (tick tock) After a few weeks, strain the peels from the cleaning solution and add to your spray bottle. You can dilute this solution with water. A 1 to 1 ratio should be fine.

Happy Cleaning!