DIY Surface Cleaner

Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of your store-bought kitchen cleaner? Most brands are filled chemicals, hard-to-pronounce ingredients and synthetics that are hazardous to our health. And those are only found on products that include ingredients. Did you know companies are not legally required to disclose the ingredients they use? A bit worry-some if you ask me. I prefer to err on the side of caution, make my own products and not have to wonder if I am putting myself and my loved ones at risk every time I wipe down the kitchen counters. My DIY Surface Cleaner takes minutes to make at home and keeps all the nasties away.

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Isopropyl Alcohol

Serves as the main disinfectant
The higher the percentage, the more cleaning power
Safe for multi-purpose use

Rosemary essential oil

It’s anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
Has renewing properties
And repels insects, which is a nice bonus!

Lavender essential oil

Has antibacterial properties
Also contains antimicrobial properties
It is also a relaxing and calming scent

Dark glass spray bottle

Any sized bottle 8oz or larger will work here, and feel free to double or triple this recipe if you have the room!
Glass is durable enough to hold essential oils
Dark glass is a must in order to retain the effective properties of the essential oils

Measuring cup

Definitely a good thing to have and use around the kitchen ⏤ I am pretty sure I use mine everyday. This one is great because it’s not only heat-safe and can handle hot pours, but the clear glass makes it perfect for precise measuring. I have had cheap plastic ones from the dollar store in the past and the plastic not only clouded with age making it difficult to get adequate measurements, but the numbers began to chip and peel after a few washes. But not this one! You buy one of these and they last you a lifetime.

How to make

Unscrew the nozzle
Add 1/2 cup of distilled (or filtered) water
Next, add 1/2 cup of Isopropyl alcohol
And then add 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
Followed by 10 drops of lavender essential oil
Screw nozzle back on and shake to combine
Enjoy!

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