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| kathyjane |
Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 11:00:18 AM
Wanted to share this fabulous non-toxic all-purpose cleaner.
Orange Vinegar:
Fresh orange peels placed in a clear glass jar
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Pour white distilled vinegar(5% acidity) in jar to cover orange peel and place in a sunny window for 24 to 48 hrs.
Strain into a spray bottle and use any where you want a streak free fresh citrus clean.
Enjoy!
Kathy Jane
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| loribeck |
Posted - Nov 29 2018 : 4:13:37 PM
Thank you for sharing. I was just getting ready to start making my own all purpose cleaner.
Lori Beck |
| loribeck |
Posted - Nov 29 2018 : 4:12:32 PM
Thank you for sharing. I was just getting ready to start making my own all purpose cleaner.
Lori Beck |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jun 20 2014 : 4:26:07 PM
Kathy,
I can't wait to try this. Glad to hear others have tried and it has been successful.
Denise Ann |
| PinkCsmtlgy |
Posted - Jun 16 2014 : 6:13:34 PM
I was wondering if this worked, thank you. Would it also work with lemon peels? |
| Sarah Blue |
Posted - Mar 13 2014 : 11:42:58 AM
How lovely! I make a similar vinegar spray but with dried lavender buds and sage, and it turns dark pink. I look forward to making one with orange peels!
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| Katlady93 |
Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 05:53:31 AM
this sounds wonderful, will have to try it. need something to keep the house smelling nice and clean now that Old Man Winter is approaching. i hate it when we have to close the windows for the winter.
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| showthemlove |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 3:31:28 PM
Thanks for this. I use a lot of Citra Solve now. This might be a good alternative. My BACKYARD POULTRY magazine also had an article on this this month.
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| debtea2 |
Posted - Aug 25 2012 : 5:44:36 PM
this stuff is great i just keep making it
and i love the smell beats the chemicals hands down
you would think some of these companies would get it by now.
DO NO HARM..
blessings and thanks so much for a wonderful recipe for cleaning..
deborah
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| SusanScarlet |
Posted - Jun 04 2012 : 07:03:26 AM
Regarding not using a lot of oranges and the peels are drying out while you're saving them up: I put the citrus peels in a baggie in the freezer until I have a sufficient amount. They don't dry out that way. |
| Starbright |
Posted - Jun 03 2012 : 5:17:40 PM
I am in the process of replacing all cleansers with homemade :) Can't wait to make this; and it's pretty to boot!
Starbright |
| batznthebelfry |
Posted - May 04 2012 : 06:03:48 AM
I have to tell you this has become my favorite cleaner ton use....yesterday I even washed my living room floor with it.....my bottle isn't as pretty as the one shown here I leave the peels in it & have even added lemon & lime peels when I use them.....For many many years any chemicals have really bothered me & trigger my migraines so when I heard about this years ago along with just using white vinegar I can say they have saved me many headaches that I would normally get cleaning the house....I am an old type who still does her floors on her hands & knees & I love that I can spray the orange vinegar cleaner, wait a few seconds & wipe it up plus I love the smell & it doesn't hang in the air for long......my favorite is still just plain old white vinegar & have gotten many of my friends & family to quit using bleach in their homes & going to this especially if they have children or in door pets......I even use this in my steam cleaner for the floors & for the shampooer as the main water cleaner then run regular water thur the machine to clean off any oils the oranges might leave behind.....it has become my miracle cleaner & a big blessing health wise for me...Michele'
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| annielaurel |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 05:10:06 AM
Thanks, I will make some today. I like making my own cleaners.
Nancy
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| Primitive DIVA |
Posted - Apr 26 2012 : 10:27:02 AM
I am making up a batch this weekend.....THANK YOU for sharing!
HUGS~M
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| hoosiercountry |
Posted - Apr 22 2012 : 6:40:42 PM
Just had to say thank you for this wonderful idea. I just became a believer, I have a friend that lives on the Gulf and the sea air puts a film on the windows, and I can not tell you how much time I have spent trying to help clean her windows and then get the streaks out, most of the time we could not. Well yesterday I tried the vingar and WOW. I believe. Thanks again. |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 07:39:32 AM
I would think you could use the saved ones, as there is still oil in there that will come back to life once it's soaking. I would probably just soak the dried peels a day or two longer then fresh.
I would also think the more you cut the peels them more oil you are taking off the orange peel and putting on your knife/cutting board, and so less that is going to be in the vinegar. So leave as much as is as much as possible to leave the most amount of orange essential oil on/in the peel.
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| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 05:18:16 AM
terrific idea, will try it this weekend
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| mosquitocontrol |
Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 4:07:11 PM
What a great idea, I'm gonna try it. Thanks for sharing. |
| Leilaht |
Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 02:18:33 AM
Making homemade vanilla is easy Kim. Just get a fifth of the cheapest vodka you can find and 2 or 3 vanilla beans. Put the beans in the vodka and let it sit until it's dark. A lot cheaper than commercial vanilla. I have to hide mine though or hubby will drink it a shot at a time.
Liz
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| nv2kenu |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 3:32:20 PM
Just wondering...do you have to use fresh peels, or can you save and use? We don't eat a lot of oranges here. i have been saving, but they are drying out, and wanted to double check with you all here.
Thanks.
Natasha
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| garyw965 |
Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 1:07:31 PM
I use vinegar and water to clean my windows with, never thought about putting it in with citrus. I will definitely try this thanks for bumping it up. |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 05:25:40 AM
I had to bump this to the top. This is a great idea! I'm so excited to try it. I'm gonna use grapefruit and see how it turns out. :)
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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| CMac |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 12:40:25 PM
I've made grapefruit and lemon and like them both very much. I had a jar out in the sun on Easter because I made lemonade for the egg hunt. One of the guests thought that was how I made lemonade! I guess she was thinking sun tea. I took the lid off and let her smell it. :) Ended up giving her that jar and her mom some of my laundry powder. Hopefully we will have a couple of converts!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| SusanScarlet |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 11:31:59 AM
CMac - I haven't tried it in my laundry yet. But I made my "general cleaning" spray out of it. The fragrance is subtle but nice. |
| SusanScarlet |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 11:30:51 AM
Lemon verbena sounds great. Let us know how that works. |
| CMac |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:49:39 PM
Has anyone tried the citrus ones in the laundry rinse cycle?
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
