Make cleaning sprays with orange peels: Here's how
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Making eco-friendly cleaning sprays with orange peels is the easiest and cheapest way to keep your home clean and reduce waste. Orange peels are rich in natural oils with antibacterial properties, making them an ideal base for DIY cleaners. By using these peels, you can reduce your carbon footprint and stay away from the harsh chemicals in most commercial cleaners. Here's how you can make your own orange peel cleaning spray at home.
Tip 1
Gather your ingredients
To create a potent orange peel cleaner, begin by collecting fresh peels from four to five oranges. You also need white vinegar and a glass jar with a lid. The vinegar serves as a natural disinfectant, boosting the cleaning power of the orange oils. Make sure that the jar is spacious enough to easily accommodate all the peels and vinegar.
Tip 2
Prepare the mixture
Then place the collected orange peels in the glass jar until it is three-quarters full. Pour white vinegar over the peels until fully submerged. Seal the jar tightly with its lid and store it in a cool, dark place for two weeks. The time would allow the oils from the orange peels to infuse into the vinegar, creating a potent cleaning solution.
Tip 3
Strain and store your cleaner
After a fortnight, strain the liquid using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to catch any solid pieces of peel. Pour this infused liquid into a spray bottle for convenient use around your home. Labeling your bottle makes it easier to identify what's inside, later on.
Tip 4
Use your homemade spray effectively
Your homemade orange peel cleaner can clean countertops, sinks, bathroom fixtures, etc. Just spray on the surface you want to clean and wipe off with a cloth or sponge (for best results) without leaving any residue (thanks to its natural composition). This makes it safe even around kids/pets when used properly (under supervision if needed).