Say Goodbye to Store-Bought Cleaners: How to Make a Powerful, Eco-Friendly Citrus Cleaner with Orange Peels! 🍊
Why throw away your orange peels when they can be repurposed into a natural, non-toxic cleaning solution? After discovering this simple DIY cleaner, I’ve stopped discarding them, and now I’m using orange peels in ways I never thought possible! Not only does this method help reduce food waste, but it also saves money while keeping harmful chemicals out of my home.
Curious to learn how to make your own eco-friendly cleaner from orange peels? Keep reading!
🌱 DIY Citrus Cleaner: A Budget-Friendly, All-Natural Solution
Orange peels, often discarded as waste, are packed with essential oils and natural compounds that make them an excellent choice for an all-purpose cleaner. Instead of spending money on chemical-laden products, you can create an effective and environmentally friendly cleaner with just a few simple ingredients you already have at home.
🧴 What You’ll Need:
A spray bottle
Salt
Water
A small plastic bottle or glass jar
Orange peels
Baking soda
🔨 How to Make Your Orange Peel Cleaner:
Collect and Store Peels: After eating your oranges, store the peels in a plastic bottle or jar and keep them in the fridge.
Clean the Peels: When you’re ready to make your cleaner, wash the peels with water and salt to remove any germs, pesticides, or residues.
Cut the Peels: Slice the cleaned orange peels into strips or your preferred shape.
Prepare the Mixture: Place the peel strips into your jar or bottle, filling it halfway. Add a couple of teaspoons of baking soda and fill the bottle with water, leaving some space at the top for fermentation.
Fermentation: Seal the bottle and let the mixture sit for a week, opening the cap daily to release gas and improve the citrus scent.
Filter and Store: After a week, strain the solution and transfer it into your spray bottle or multipurpose container.
🌟 How to Use Your Orange Peel Cleaner:
This homemade citrus cleaner works wonders on:
Kitchen surfaces
Dishes
Floors
Bathroom surfaces
It’s safe, non-toxic, and effective on a variety of surfaces, making it an ideal alternative to commercial cleaners.
🍃 Eco-Friendly and Budget-Friendly
Not only is this cleaner kind to the environment, but it also helps keep your household expenses in check. Plus, you’ll never run out of a safe, effective cleaner again!
Store your orange peel cleaner in a cool, dry place and enjoy a refreshing, toxin-free home!
Ready to Clean Green? Try this DIY Orange Peel Cleaner and Make Your Home Shine!
