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Homemade Orange Peel Cleaner

Homemade orange peel cleaner is a natural and effective alternative to commercial cleaners that contain harsh chemicals. Here is a simple recipe to make your own orange peel cleaner:
Course Home Cleaners
Keyword natural home cleaners, orange peel cleaner, orange peels
Prep Time 20 minutes
Infusion Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups of cleaner

Equipment

  • 1 quart mason jar with lid
  • Spray bottle

Ingredients

  • Orange peels from about 2-3 oranges
  • White vinegar
  • Water

Instructions

  • Eat or juice the oranges and save the peels.
  • Put the orange peels into a mason jar and cover them with white vinegar.
  • Close the lid and let the mixture sit for at least two weeks in a cool, dark place. You can leave it for up to a month to allow the orange peels to infuse more into the vinegar.
  • After two weeks, strain the orange peels from the vinegar and discard the peels.
  • Dilute the orange vinegar with equal parts of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
  • Your homemade orange peel cleaner is ready to use! Shake the bottle well before using it to clean surfaces around your home.

Notes

This natural cleaner is safe to use on most surfaces and has a refreshing citrus scent. It's a great way to reduce waste by using orange peels that would otherwise be thrown away. Enjoy cleaning with your homemade orange peel cleaner!