DIY All Purpose Cleaner with Vinegar
One of the very first recipes I ever made and shared here on the blog was how to make homemade all-purpose surface cleaner. This particular post featured 2 different homemade all-purpose surface cleaning recipes.
Why Make an All Purpose Cleaner With Vinegar
Vinegar is an excellent natural cleaner. Most household vinegars (used in the kitchen) contain 4-6% acetic acid, which is what makes vinegar such a great cleaning ingredient. Vinegar has been shown to have antibacterial properties. To quote Dr.
What kind of vinegar is best to use for cleaning?
White vinegar is considered to be the most acidic vinegar out there and the strongest option for making a household cleaner. So when it comes to picking out a vinegar for cleaning purposes, I recommend going with distilled white vinegar.
How to Make an All Purpose Cleaner with Vinegar
To make all purpose cleaner with vinegar, you’ll need to combine 2 ingredients, with a third optional ingredient in a 16-ounce spray bottle. Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe.
More DIY Cleaning Recipes with Vinegar
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Natural All Purpose Cleaner
I’ve always loved keeping a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner under the kitchen sink for small messes and spills.
When to Use Homemade Cleaners
When developing a natural, homemade cleaner recipe I have 3 requirements:
Popular All-Purpose Cleaner Ingredients
To make an effective cleaner it’s important to understand what they contain, when the ingredients should be used, and when they should be avoided. These 11 ingredients are found in many of the most popular DIY multi-purpose cleaner recipes. Let’s learn a bit more about them:
The 9 Most Popular Homemade All Purpose Cleaners
These are the 9 most popular recipes found online for multi-purpose cleaner. Learn which of the cleaners work well, which are bad for multiple surface, and which are just plain ineffective.
The Best All-Purpose Cleaner
After reviewing the most popular natural all-purpose cleaner recipes I was a bit disappointed.
Should All Purpose Cleaner Include a Natural Disinfectant?
Disinfecting sounds like an important part of daily cleaning, right? Germs and bacteria make people sick → Remove them and be healthy.
All-Purpose Cleaner FAQ
Is all-purpose cleaner safe for granite counter tops? Yes. Most marble and granite manufacturers recommend cleaning granite with soapy water.
Community Q&A
Are there any other easy homemade cleaners I can make if I don't have these ingredients?
Tips
Keep empty bottles of store-bought cleaners so you can reuse them for your homemade cleaning solutions.
Warnings
Test the cleaner to make sure it doesn't damage the surface by spraying it on a small hidden part before using it on a larger area.
About This Article
This article was co-authored by Elias Weston. Elias Weston is a Cleaning Specialist and the Founder of Seatown Cleaners in Seattle, Washington. Elias specializes in helping clients find cleaning services with instant booking and flexible pricing.
Castile Soap
Castile soap is a concentrated vegetable-based soap made of ingredients you can actually pronounce. This soap is gentle on the skin and effective in the fight against dirt, grease, and unwanted germs. Dr. Bronner’s is a very a popular brand of castile soap.
Vinegar
Vinegar is 5% acetic acid. This acid fights against bacteria and other yuckies you don’t want living in your home. Vinegar can’t be used on every surface (like marble and granite), but even with its limitations vinegar is an extremely versatile product to keep in your natural cleaning toolkit.
Lemon Juice
Fresh citrus, particularly lemons and lemon juice, is an amazing addition to natural cleaners. Lemons contain antibacterial properties which aid in fighting unwanted germs and bacteria in the home. Plus, citrus provides an amazing fresh scent to homemade cleaners.
Rubbing Alcohol (or Vodka)
Rubbing alcohol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is considered an antiseptic and sold as such in grocery stores. Rubbing alcohol is used in homemade cleaners to kill germs. Rubbing alcohol will be used in the floor cleaner spray to speed up the drying time (no Slip ‘N Slide this time).
Essential Oils
Essential oils are very popular today, but the truth is before the popular oil brands marketed online and bloggers started filling Pinterest with recipes, essential oils were being used by generations before us.
Water
Yep, good ol’ H2O is a staple in every single recipe we will make over the next three weeks. When making homemade products, clean tap water may be used for temporary storage (1-2 weeks); for long-term storage use distilled water or boiled and then cooled water to limit the possibility of bacteria growth.
Spray Bottles
In order to make these cleaners you’re going to need spray bottles.
Think About What You Clean
With so many different types of cleaners out there, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you need. The most versatile would be a multi-surface spray aka, all-purpose spray. Personally, that claim feels a little bold.
Consider Who Is Around
The recipe I made in the pictures is my go-to basic mix. Nontoxic is a must, and rosemary essential oil is generally safe around kids and pets We have a puppy and a free-roaming rabbit; not to mention, toddler.
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner That Works
While the process of making your own natural cleaners isn’t an exact science, there is some science to it. We recommend doing the following things to make sure you have cleaners that are really fighting germs, lifting stains, and getting things clean.
Natural All Purpose Cleaner
One of my favorite homemade All Purpose Cleaners is formulated with a few simple ingredients that I know are effective in cleaning household surfaces.
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner: Lavender Mint
A homemade all purpose cleaner works well on all cleaning surfaces. This DIY all purpose cleaner is simple, natural, and it smells great!
WHY MAKE YOUR OWN ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER?
We love making our own cleaning products. If you make them at home, you know exactly what is going into them.
What do you need to make diy multi purpose cleaner?
We have 2 different options for those that prefer vinegar and if you prefer not to use vinegar. Both of these work great and you can use the option that works best for your family.
How to make diy all purpose cleaner
For both cleaner options, put all of the ingredients into the spray bottle and shake to combine. It is that easy to make and so quick and easy.
Make sure to put the DIY All Purpose Cleaner in a spray bottle
You can order Glass Spray Bottles here in 16 oz. size. I also really like these bottles because they come with the chalk labels so you can keep up with what you put in each bottle.
How to use this easy diy all purpose cleaner
This is an all purpose cleaner so use as you normally would. You can use this cleaner to wipe down counters, sinks, bathrooms and more.
Try this diy all purpose cleaner today!
It works great and I feel so good about getting rid of the chemical laden products. This works amazing, costs very little to make and is all natural. It is a win-win!
DIY natural cleaning products are easy to make
It feels so good to have these products on hand to use at home with your family. You will love making your own natural products and not worrying about lots of chemicals in your home.
Recipe for Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
The recipe for homemade all-purpose cleaner with dawn includes the following ingredients:
How Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner with Dawn Makes Your Life Easier?
You can significantly benefit from using a homemade all-purpose cleaner with dawn in your home. The cleaner has less toxic chemicals which makes it safe for use in your home. Other cleaners contain chemicals that can affect your skin if it is sensitive.
Tips
You should not use ammonia if you have asthma problems. Ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and water can still work well.
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial about how you can make and use homemade all-purpose cleaner with dawn. The significance of the all-purpose cleaner is that you can use it on a variety of surfaces in your home and you get awesome results. There are also many benefits that you can get from using the product around your home.
Made from acetic acid
Vinegar isn’t only useful for cooking, though. It also makes a great cleaner and disinfectant because it’s made from acetic acid.
Best type of vinegar to use
White distilled vinegar is the best vinegar for cleaning because it doesn’t contain a coloring agent. Therefore, it won’t stain surfaces. Staining can happen when cleaning with a darker-colored vinegar.
About that vinegar smell
The strong odor of white vinegar can be unpleasant, in which case you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
May relieve bloating
It’s possible, though, that apple cider can improve digestive issues, considering how it may increase the acidity level in the stomach.
May flush toxins from the body
Another purported benefit of apple cider vinegar is its ability to flush toxins out of the body. Some people use it as a natural detoxifier, as well as a remedy for constipation and a weight loss aid.
Dilute with water and drink only 1 glass per day
The only way to know whether apple cider vinegar can improve your digestive health is to try it and then see how you feel. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water and drink.
