Ingredients:
– 1 cup of water
– 1/4 cup of white vinegar
– 1/4 cup of dish soap or liquid castile soap
– 10 drops of essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
1. Pour one cup of water into a spray bottle.
2. Add a quarter cup each of white vinegar and dish soap (or liquid castile soap) to the water in the spray bottle.
3. If you want to add a pleasant scent to your spray detergent, add ten drops of essential oil to the mixture.
4. Close the spray bottle and gently shake to mix the contents.
Your spray detergent for dishes and surfaces is ready to use! It’s that simple. However, here are a few tips to make sure that the detergent works effectively:
• You may need to adjust the amount of dish soap or liquid castile soap in the mixture based on how hard the water is in your area. If you live in an area with hard water, you may want to add a little more dish soap or castile soap to the mixture to ensure it works effectively.
• If you decide to use essential oils, choose a scent that has antimicrobial properties such as lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus or peppermint. These essential oils not only give a pleasant scent to your spray detergent, but they also have antimicrobial properties that help eliminate germs and bacteria.
• It’s important to shake the spray bottle well before each use to ensure that the ingredients are well mixed.
• When using the spray detergent for dishes, rinse the dishes well after to dissolve–hardened-detergent” title=”How to dissolve hardened detergent”>remove any residue left behind by the detergent.
Benefits of Making Your Own Spray Detergent for Dishes and Surfaces:
• It’s economical – making your own spray detergent for dishes and surfaces is more cost-effective than buying commercial cleaning products.
• It’s eco-friendly – commercial cleaning products are often loaded with chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Making your own spray detergent eliminates the use of these chemicals and reduces your carbon footprint.
• It’s effective – this homemade spray detergent is just as effective as commercial cleaning products but without the harsh chemicals.
In conclusion, making your own spray detergent for dishes and surfaces is a simple and effective way to eliminate tough stains and grime. You only need a few ingredients, and you can customize the scent with essential oils. This homemade spray detergent is economical, eco-friendly, and just as effective as commercial cleaning products without the harsh chemicals. So next time you are cleaning dishes or surfaces, try creating your own spray detergent at home and see the difference it makes.