Make Citrus Fruit Home Organic Cleaner

And the best thing about this homemade detergent is that unlike commercially available detergents, this ecological detergent does not contain any aggressive and allergenic chemicals at all and is, after all, a completely safe detergent for the environment.

Fortunately, you don’t need exotic ingredients to make this cleanser and you’re sure to find most of the ingredients you need in your very own kitchen. Just follow the preparation instructions below step by step and you will find out how quick and simple it is to make this organic cleanser!

Benefits of a citrus cleanser

Citrus fruits have long been used in the manufacture of cleaning products for home cleaning and disinfection. Due to their antibacterial and stain-removing properties, citrus fruits adorn the list of ingredients in many dishwashing detergents, air fresheners and detergents.

Admittedly, the use of fresh citrus fruits for cleaning has not disappeared. Today, ever-increasing environmental awareness has also led many people to switch detergents that are harmful to nature and health to home-made cleaners made from citrus fruits and other naturally disinfectant ingredients.

This ecological cleanser made from citrus fruits focuses 100% on the natural disinfecting effect of lemon, orange, grapefruit and other citrus fruits. So what are all the benefits of this ecological home cleaner after all?

• Effectively removes food and beverage stains from clothing.
• Effectively removes dirt from shoes.
• Versatile disinfects various surfaces in the home, removing bacteria and viruses.
• Effectively cleans ceramic surfaces.
• Neutralizes unpleasant odors and leaves a fresh fruity scent in the air.
• Removes stubborn grease from kitchen surfaces.
• Eliminates dust and dust mites while reducing the risk of dust allergies.
• Does not cause harm to the respiratory system or general well-being.
• Inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

How can an eco-friendly cleaner be made yourself?

Fortunately, making this eco-friendly cleaner doesn’t take much time or money. On top of all that, this cleaner is a great way to take advantage of citrus peels that would otherwise just fly directly into the trash or compost.

Ingredients

• Peel of citrus fruit (for example, mandarin, orange, grapefruit and / or lemon)
• 4 whole black peppers
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 apple peel
• 2 cloves
• 500 ml of vinegar
• Water

Means

• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Strainer
• Empty spray bottle

Manufacturing

• Fill the pot with water and add the citrus peels. You can also, if you wish, grate the shells to enhance the scent of the detergent.
• Boil the mixture slowly at low temperature until the water in the pan has evaporated in half.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the pepper, cinnamon, apple peel and cloves.
• Cover the pan with a lid and allow the mixture to settle until the water has cooled down properly.
• Carefully strain the mixture into a new container.
• Add the vinegar and mix the mixture thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
• Carefully pour the finished mixture into an empty spray bottle for use.
• If you wish, you can label the side of the bottle with a label to make it easier to identify from other cleaning products.
• The homemade cleaning agent is stored for about a month in a dark and cool place.

Instructions

• Spray or pour plenty of detergent on the floor.
• Allow the substance to act for a few minutes and then mop the floor with a mop.
• If the dirt is badly stubborn, leave the cleaner on for 10 minutes and then remove the dirt stains with a cleaning brush or an old toothbrush.

Caution: You can safely use this ecological home cleaner on other surfaces in the home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, as the antibacterial properties of citrus fruits also help to effectively disinfect even the most difficult contaminants in the bathroom and kitchen.

If you have not yet dared to replace commercial detergents with more environmentally friendly alternatives, this citrus cleanser is an excellent choice for both saving nature and your own health, as well as refreshing and disinfecting your home naturally and cheaply. And best of all, this homemade cleanser brings a refreshingly fresh citrus scent to your home while removing unpleasant odors from even the most awkward corners of your home.