Super quick & easy non-toxic cleaning spray recipes

🌱 DIY Green Cleaning Recipe
By Analisa from Under Your Sink

Seriously, multi-purpose sprays are a no-brainer.

When you're buying any kind of surface spray from the supermarket  (or anywhere, for that matter) you’re usually paying for about 90% water and a tiny bit of actual cleaning ingredient. So it makes absolutely no sense to keep buying single-use plastic bottles, only to chuck them in landfill, when you can just repurpose one or grab a 500ml glass spray bottle from Under Your Sink and make your own.

It’s just too simple not to do this switch.

I’ve shared a couple of options below - the one I personally use most is the one made with Castile soap. I keep a bottle under my kitchen sink, and topping up my spray bottle takes less than 15 seconds. I just eyeball it too! Exact measurements are not essential.

Another version uses washing soda, which is brilliant for degreasing. It’s more alkaline, so it’s better for tougher jobs like ovens - but be careful on surfaces like painted walls. I learnt the hard way when it stripped some paint off! That one’s a bit more heavy-duty, but effective when you need something with oomph.

The castile soap spray, on the other hand, is gentle enough to use just about anywhere! Kitchen, bathroom, benches, you name it. It’s mild, beautiful, and completely adaptable. Add whatever essential oils you like and make it your own.

Now, you might be wondering, where’s the vinegar spray? Everyone knows vinegar makes a great multi-purpose cleaner too. And yes, it is! But I’ve kept that one separate, because I think it’s better suited for windows and glass. It shines things up beautifully, but isn’t ideal for every surface.

So here’s how I see it:

• Soap spray: your everyday cleaner
• Washing soda spray: your degreaser
• Vinegar spray: your glass and shine solution
  

Now I would hardly call this is a 'recipe' but here it is...