Last year I showed you how to dehydrate those citrus peels into Orange (or lemon, or lime) zest for baking, teas, and more. This year I am showing you how to use those collected orange peels from your family and save them to make this easy yet effective cleaner.
Save orange peels in a bag or container in the freezer till you have enough to fill a quart (or slighlty larger) glass jar.
The citrus peels add oils to aid in the cleaning properties, as well as works to infuse some of the orange scent into it.
I added fresh Rosemary to mine, but you can also add cinnamon sticks, or cloves to your cleaner. (they just trigger migraines for me, so I stuck to herbs). The herbs and spices just add a bit to improve the scent of the cleaner.
Orange & Herb Infused Cleaner
Supplies:
Glass quart jar with tight fitting lid.
Vinegar or Cider Vinegar (I used cider vinegar)
Orange peels (enough to fill jar)
Optional:
Herbs
Cinnamon Sticks
Cloves
Directions::
Place all orange peels into jar.
Add herbs and /or other optional ingredients:
fill jar with vinegar.
secure lid.
Store in cool dark place for 2 weeks.
After 2 weeks, strain the liquid into an empty spray bottle
Use cleaner within 6 weeks.
