Monday, January 10, 2011

All Purpose Cleaner Put to the Test

Today I discovered a recipe for an all-purpose cleaner I've had tucked away on my computer for who knows how long.
 
It's recommended for general cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom: for countertops, toilets, mirrors, etc.
 
Because I'd rather save money by making my own cleaners, I decided to give it a try and put it to the test.
Here's the recipe:
 
All-Purpose Cleaner
2 cups water
1/4 cup vinegar (distilled white)
1/2 teaspoon dishwashing liquid (like Dawn)
 
Mix well and pour into a spray bottle (like an old Windex bottle).
 
I made one batch and used it in the kitchen on the stove, over the stovetop, on the kitchen cabinets, appliances and counters.  I also tackled the top of my fridge which, for some reason, is a favorite hangout for dust bunnies.
 
In the bathroom, I used it on the mirrors, counters, toilet, cupboards and baseboards.
 
First thing I noticed? No chemical smell. In fact, it really doesn't have a scent at all.  Maybe just a hint of a mild, clean scent. A good thing if you're trying to, well ....clean!

Trish's Take:
  • This stuff works great.
  • It gives a great shine to all surfaces.
  • It cleaned up all the baseboards in my bathroom, so I know it would be effective on floors too.
  • The most surprising thing was how well it worked on my bathroom mirrors. It left no streaks or smudges.
  • It didn't work well as a degreaser for over my stovetop. I also don't think it's the best cleaner for tubs and showers because it's not strong enough to handle resistant soapscum or hard water stains.
I'm glad I decided to go through my old computer files to come across this easy-to-make cleaner.  I will definitely be keeping it on hand for general cleaning needs.  Can't wait to find what else is hiding in the dark corners of my hard drive.

2 comments:

  1. Hey! we haven't seen you since October. Been busy?

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  2. Hi Rachel ~ Yes, busy, especially with the holidays. But more than that, just trying to get my life more organized. Rehauling many different areas of my life, including how I spend my time, my mindset, etc. I realized I was allowing for a lot of toxicity in my life, so I had to do some rearranging. Of course, the New Year brings new hopes, new ideas and a fresh slate to begin anew. I'm looking forward to placing my blog at the top of my list this year! Thanks for checking in! Cheers!

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