DIY: Multipurpose Glass and Surface Cleaner

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

32 oz spray bottle
If you are re-using a bottle, make sure it has been well rinsed
ingredients:
1/8 cup rubbing alcohol (70% or higher isopropyl content)
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 to 10 drops of mint essential oil, depending on how much minty freshness you want.

Method:

Add the contents listed in Ingredients to the bottle.
Fill the rest of the way with water, shake well.

Helpful Hints:

Optional:
Mark the bottle to each fill line as you add each ingredient, this will make refilling the bottle much quicker the next time. Or, simply add the recipe to the label.
We really like peppermint or spearmint essential oil, but of course you can add whatever essential oil you like.
To spread the minty goodness, spray and wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Use in the kitchen on counters, sinks, appliances, and linoleum or tile floors. Use caution on wood floors, as the alcohol may dry out the wood finish over time. Use a mild solution of plain old white vinegar and water on wood floors, instead. The same thing applies to wood cabinets, or any other wood surface. Using this once in a while for spot cleaning is fine, but repeated use over time can cause the wood to dry out.
This Multipurpose cleaner may also dry out unfinished slate or stone surfaces if used to often, but we have found it to be REALLY effective at pulling off build up accumulations on these types of surfaces. We suggest using it occasionally, when you want a really good, deep clean. For daily cleaning, use a mild all purpose soap, such as Mrs. Meyers, diluted BioKleen, or vinegar and water.
For the bathroom, use on mirrors, chrome fixtures, sinks, counters, tub and shower, toilet, and linoleum or tile floors.
We do not suggest using this solution on delicately painted or lacquered surfaces, it is best on nonporous and durable surfaces. Keep in mind the drying properties of rubbing alcohol when deciding what surfaces to use this on. as well!


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