All-Purpose Spray Cleaner
This simple cleaner is an all star. Use to clean nearly every surface in your home, avoiding marble or granite. The lemon adds a nice scent and additional strength from the Vitamin C. Thyme is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial, which makes this great for kitchens, bathrooms, and dirty messes.
Yield: 1 -2 cups
Equipment
- Metal Sieve
Materials
- Large glass mason jar at least 4 cup capacity
- 2 large lemons
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- About 2 cups full strength vinegar
- 2 glass spray bottles
Instructions
- Slice lemons in quarters and add to large mason jar. Sprinkle thyme on top, then cover with vinegar.
- Let mixture sit 1-2 weeks, shaking every few days.
- Strain lemon and thyme, and add vinegar concentrate to a clean mason jar.
- Add about a half cup of the concentrate to a glass spray bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Use this mixture to clean mirrors, counters (not marble or granite), and bathrooms. Store remaining concentrate in a cool dry place, or in the refrigerator for several months.