I’m convinced that fall cleaning is just as much a “thing” as spring cleaning. I don’t know if it’s the crispness in the air or the desire to swap out the closets and get those jeans and boots ready that does it, but every time that first “Fall Like” snap hits, it sends me into a cleaning frenzy.
Did you know you can clean most of your house with plain old super-cheap white vinegar? It cleans windows, vinyl, tile floors, wood floors, counters… the list goes on and on. Here’s an easy recipe that is cheap and green too!
Using orange, lemon, and/or mint leaves will make it smell wonderful and fresh.
NATURAL AND SAFE CLEANER
1/2 c. fresh lemon peel
1/2 c. orange rind
1 c. fresh mint leaves
2 c. white vinegar
Combine peels and mint leaves. Steep in white vinegar for two weeks, or until vinegar has leached the color and fragrance out of the botanicals. Strain the vinegar. To use as a cleaner, always dilute with water. There’s no rigid rule on how much… usually about 1 gallon of water to 1/4 cup vinegar, or less depending on how strong it smells.
Happy Fall, Y’all!
