Basic Vinegar Cleaner- The key ingredients to this DIY disinfectant spray are white vinegar and ethyl alcohol which are a couple of the safest and most effective alternatives to commercial cleaners.
Vinegar is a natural disinfectant that kills germs and bacteria, making it an excellent all-purpose cleaner for your whole house and ethyl alcohol is an ingredient often found in hand sanitizers. The only downside is that vinegar has a strong smell, so we recommend mixing it with essential oils to make it more pleasant to use and even more effective.
To create this spray, mix together two cups of water, 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar, and 1/4 cup of the highest proof alcohol you can find (vodka or Everclear), and add it to a spray bottle. Then add in about 15 drops of the recommended essential oil.
We especially like tea tree or eucalyptus oil for its antibacterial properties or lemon oil for a fresh citrus scent. If you don’t have essential oils on hand, you can also add in a few drops of lemon juice or lemon zest — they have the same fresh scent without the added cost of essential oils.
Once your ingredients are mixed together, make sure to shake the bottle well before each use to ensure that everything is mixed properly. You can use this spray to kill germs and bacteria on most surfaces, including glass and stainless steel surfaces.
I would like a homemade spray cleaner for whole home and safe for Children adults, cutting boards, Granite, tile Kitchen, bathroom, or whatever. I do not want to wonder if this is a safe homemade product or will this harm anything that may be in the home solid products or human and pets. Thank You Nelson
I don’t think I could guarantee that any one homemade cleaner would be safe for all surfaces.