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Try this citrus cleaner for a sparkling home, safe from unhealthy chemicals! Perfect for cleaning mirrors, sinks, counter tops, moping floors and much more!

Citrus Vinegar Cleaner

Citrus cleaner recipe made with citrus peel and vinegar, poured in a bottle

I love citrus! We eat a lot of lemons and oranges around here; Ellie loves her daily fresh orange juice and hubby likes grapefruit, apparently it helps cleanse the liver. But I hate wasting the peel, especially since it smells so divine. So I thought I would put them to a good use and make a citrus cleaner!

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There are so many other great uses for citrus peel, not only for making a citrus cleaner recipe! I like to spread some citrus peel around the house so it smells so fresh and nice for a couple of days and at winter time I keep them on the stove. The peel warms up and spreads such an amazing smell around the house. I also use the orange peel halves to make super easy and quick bird feeders!

citrus cleaner recipe

I lately started to use them in my homemade compost, together with egg shells, mowed grass and other fruit and veggie residue, so the peel is not completely wasted. But my favorite by far is this citrus cleaner that can double up as a hair rinse too. What a brilliant idea, right? I, know, I’m a genius! (scoffs)

This natural citrus cleaner is perfect for cleaning mirrors, glass, counter tops, kitchen and bathroom sinks, oven or for moping floors when diluted with water. For super dirty surfaces, don’t dilute, use your citrus cleaner concentrated.

Ready to learn how to make citrus cleaner? My cleaner is very easy to make and although it has to sit for 10 to 14 days until the peel works its magic into the vinegar, it’s totally worth the wait!

Citrus Cleaner

how to make citrus cleaner

Ingredients:

  • citrus peel (I used orange, lemon, grapefruit)
  • white wine vinegar
  • water

You will also need:

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • mason jars or milk bottles
  • spray bottle

Directions:

  • To make this citrus vinegar cleaner, start by saving all your lemon, orange and grapefruit peel.
  • Remove white pith as much as possible.
  • Cut the peels into small pieces that would fit a mason jar or a milk bottle (I used a milk bottle because it’s pretty). Fill the entire jar/bottle with peel.
  • Cover in vinegar
  • Allow to sit for 10 to 14 days, in a cool, dry area, or until the vinegar has turned dark orange. It should also smell citrusy.
  • And there you go, your citrus cleaner recipe is ready! To use it, you’ll have to remove peel, strain liquid through a sieve and dilute the citrus vinegar recipe 1:1 with water, for most times. Pour the final orange citrus cleaner into spray bottles. For super dirty areas, you will need to use the solution undiluted.

Notes:

  • Bear in mind this will never entirely remove the vinegar smell but it will cover it up pretty nicely. I personally love the smell, fresh and citrusy!
  • Always test the cleaner in an inconspicuous area when using for the first time, especially on wood
  • For extra cleaning power, mix with baking soda and clean with the paste.
  • For soap scum and grease use undiluted cleaner. You may need to add baking soda for resistant spots.

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  1. Jame'Lee Barker says

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    Can I substitute the peelings for just essential oils? Its just me in my home and I can’t eat that must citrus.

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    • Petro says

      I wouldn’t substitute. The cleaning power comes from the peelings mixed with vinegar, not the essential oils; all they’ll do is add up to the nice smell.

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  2. 4waystoyummy says

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    Why not use it on a salad? I made it and it smells great and tastes great! Love the idea of adding a rosemary sprig next time!

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  3. swathi says

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    Lovely homemade cleaner, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning, tweeting. and sharing in google plus.

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  4. Amberjane says

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    Must try this out I love citrus smells – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board

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  5. swood97 says

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    We are so glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. We look forward to seeing your creativity again.

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  6. Cindy says

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    Great idea, thanks for the recipe!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  9. Stephanie says

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    Oh, I absolutely LOVE this idea! Most cleaners give me a terrible headache so this is something I would love to use while cleaning my home 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing with Roses of Inspiration – I hope you’re able to join us again sometime soon. Hugs!

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  10. Leesha says

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    I love this recipe! It’s exactly how I make my all purpose cleaner. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Steph says

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    Cheap, easy, and effective? My favorite combo – can’t wait to give it a try!

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  18. sign4baby says

    Not only do I want to make this clean cleaner, I am going to borrow your tip of leaving citrus peels around the house – especially in my boys’ bedroom!

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