Orange Peel and Vinegar Cleaner

Learn how to make your own orange peel and vinegar cleaner! This natural cleaning recipe is so easy to make and will be amazing to have in your house all year round!

Everyone that has been looking for green and effective cleaners for the home has run across products in the store with the words ‘all natural’ or ‘citrus oils’ on the label.

They seem to come with high price tags, or false claims, on that label as well. Many of these cleaners are greenwashed and aren’t actually natural at all.

So, I figure out how to make my own homemade cleaner with vinegar and orange peels and it is incredible! Plus there are so many great orange peel and vinegar cleaner uses, I can use it for pretty much my entire house.

Here is how you can make your own version of these natural orange cleaners, and know that what you are using really is natural and safe to use around your entire family.

Check out this orange peel and vinegar cleaner recipe, along with all the orange vinegar cleaner uses so you can get the most out of your DIY orange cleaner!

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Benefits of Orange Peel Vinegar Cleaner

Here are some of the benefits of making your own white vinegar and orange peel cleaner:

• Natural and Non-Toxic – Orange peels contain d-limonene, a natural solvent that breaks down grease and grime. When combined with vinegar, an all-natural acid, you get an effective cleaner without harsh chemicals. This makes it safer for use around kids and pets.
  
• Environmentally Friendly – By reusing orange peels that would otherwise be thrown out, you reduce waste. a homemade cleaner with orange peels also avoids plastic packaging and fragrances used in commercial products.
  
• Removes Grease and Grime – The citrus oils in orange peels cut through kitchen grease, soap scum in bathrooms, and buildup on surfaces. The acidity of vinegar also helps dissolve grime. It’s pretty incredible to see how well it truly works!
  
• Adds Pleasant Scent – Orange peel infuses the vinegar with a fresh, citrusy scent. This leaves surfaces smelling clean and pleasant after use, unlike chemical fumes from many cleaners. I love cleaning with it and I don’t even smell the vinegar smell either!
  
• Inexpensive – Orange peels and vinegar are inexpensive, common ingredients. Making your own orange peel cleaning solution saves money compared to buying commercial products regularly.
  
• Customizable – You can experiment with the amount of peels and vinegar to make the cleaner as strong or mild as you need. Add essential oils for extra scent or cleaning powers.
  
• Safe for Many Surfaces – Orange vinegar cleaner can be used on countertops, sinks, appliances, windows, mirrors, and more without damaging or staining them in most cases.
  
• Eco-Friendly – Normally you would throw away your peels, but with this homemade cleaner with orange peels and vinegar, you use it them again instead of throwing them away, making it a more eco-friendly cleaner.

So basically, there are tons of amazing benefits to using orange peels for cleaning. So, let’s learn how to put your orange peels in vinegar to make an orange cleaning solution!

DIY Orange Peel and Vinegar Cleaner

Here is how to make a cleaner with orange peels and vinegar.

Supplies

• Citrus peels (I used orange, clementines, and lemons)
• Distilled Vinegar
• Mason Jar
• Essential oils (optional)

Instructions

Place all of your citrus peels in the mason jar. Fill the rest of the mason jar with distilled vinegar. Place the lid on the mason jar and let sit for at least two weeks. Shake every now and then.

When you are ready to use, strain the orange infused vinegar.

To use as an orange cleaning spray, add 1 cup of the concentrate to a spray bottle and fill the rest with water. You can also add essential oils to add more strength to your cleaner!

After your orange peel vinegar is made and diluted you can use it for cleaning just about anything.

What You Can Clean With The Orange Vinegar Cleaner

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It seems to do as good, if not better, than store bought cleansers on my shower and bath, and the best part of using it is that I know exactly what is in the cleaner, and it actually smells good, so there are no harsh chemical smells like the majority of commercial cleaners.

You can clean the mildew off of your plastic shower curtain by placing it in the washer with some towels. Add ½ cup laundry detergent and ½ cup baking soda to the load, and wash in warm water on a regular cycle.

Right before the first rinse, add 1 cup citrus vinegar. Then right before the spin cycle, remove the shower curtain and let it hang dry.

You can also whiten the grout in your bathroom if it has become stained. You can use a toothbrush dipped in full strength citrus vinegar to scrub away the stains.

If the porcelain tub has hard water stains, pour in 3 cups of the orange vinegar under running hot water. Allow the water to fill up over the stains and let sit for four hours. When you let the water out, you should be able to easily scrub the stains away.

You can add some of the cleaning solution to your laundry to help everything come out clean and bright.

A cup of citrus vinegar in the laundry will do so many things you wonder why it was not made a rule in doing the laundry. One cup can kill off any bacteria that may be present in the wash load.

One cup in the rinse instead of fabric softener will have the laundry fresh and soft without perfumes or toxins. One cup will brighten a small load of white clothes.

Run the washer with 2 cups of vinegar and no clothing and it can clean and deodorize the washer.

If you have a scratch on a wooden piece of furniture, mix some vinegar and iodine in a small jar and paint over the scratch with a small brush. The darker the wood, use more iodine- the lighter the wood, use more vinegar. Don’t use on marble, stone, or countertops.

Unclog your drains by funneling in ½ cup baking soda followed by 1 cup citrus vinegar. When bubbles stop, run hot water. Wait five minutes and then run cold water.

This will unclog most drains as well as wash away odor causing bacteria.

If you can get to a bloodstain on clothing before it sets, treat it by pouring full strength orange peel vinegar on it. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes, and then blot with a towel. Repeat if necessary, and then wash immediately.

These are only a few of the uses of citrus vinegar. There are so many more tips and hints for using this as a way of cleaning without the use of harsh chemicals.

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Homemade Orange Peel Cleaner Wrap-Up

Now you know how to make your own vinegar and orange peels cleaner! You will be so impressed at how well it truly will clean your home.

Make it today and enjoy the benefits of vinegar cleaning without the smell.

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