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Natural Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner

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Sophie

A simple and effective natural cleaner for your home.

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Preparation time (min) 10 min
Cooking time (min) 0 min
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Natural Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients

1 servings
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  • 1/4 cup
    Lemon juice fresh or Lime juice
  • 2 cup
    Water hot or Distilled water
  • 1 tbsp
    Borax or Baking soda
  • 10 drop
    Tea tree oil or Thyme oil

Instructions

1

Mix the base ingredients

Combine the borax and lemon juice with the hot water in a spray bottle.

Use a funnel to avoid spills when pouring the ingredients into the bottle.

Ingredients needed for this step

borax lemon juice water
2

Dissolve the borax

Cap the bottle and shake well to dissolve the borax.

Shake vigorously to ensure the borax is fully dissolved.

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borax
3

Incorporate the essential oil

Add the tea tree oil to the mixture and shake again to disperse the oil.

Add the oil drop by drop to control the amount and avoid overuse.

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tea tree oil
4

Use the cleaner

Use the cleaner as you would any commercial all-purpose cleaner.

Test on a small area first to ensure compatibility with the surface.

Ingredients needed for this step

Natural Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 0 kcal
Fat 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 0 g

Learn More About This Recipe

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About this Recipe

Discover a natural and effective all-purpose cleaner made with lemon juice and essential oils. Perfect for keeping your home clean and fresh.
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Why This Recipe Is Good For You

This natural cleaner is free from harsh chemicals, making it safe for your family and the environment. It's effective and easy to make.
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Tips & Tricks

Use distilled water for a longer shelf life. Shake the bottle before each use to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
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Recipe Variations

You can use orange essential oil for a citrus twist or lavender for a calming scent.
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Storage Instructions

Store the cleaner in a cool, dark place to preserve the essential oils' potency.
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Recipe History

Homemade cleaners have been used for centuries, utilizing natural ingredients for effective cleaning.
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Nutritional Information

Not applicable as this is a cleaning recipe.
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Pairing Suggestions

Pair this cleaner with reusable cleaning cloths for an eco-friendly cleaning routine.

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cleaning natural eco-friendly DIY

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Occasions

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Dietary Restrictions

low-sugar low-carb sugar-free vegetarian vegan pescatarian paleo keto halal kosher macrobiotic

Seasons

all-season

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