How to Create a Non toxic Disinfectant and antimildew spray cleaner

Feel good about the products you clean with.

Not only are mildew and bacteria of general health concern, they have potential to cause fatal reactions in people of any age. You want to disinfect and prevent mildew on your household surfaces, but you may not want to do so with toxic chemicals. Natural cleaning products are abundant, but cost more compared to traditional products. Instead of wasting money, you can re-use an old spray bottle and fill it with your own mixture made of basic pantry items.

Things You'll Need

• Clean spray bottle
• White vinegar
• Lemon juice
• Borax
• Tea tree oil

Instructions

1. Fill a spray bottle halfway with white vinegar.

2. Add a cup of lemon juice to the vinegar.

3. Add two tbsp. of Borax.

4. Add 10 to 15 drops of pure tea tree essential oil.

5. Spray on surfaces, allow to absorb, then wipe clean with a rag.

6. Adjust the levels of each ingredient whenever you fill the bottle to create your own mixture. Try using a base of lemon juice alone, or omitting an ingredient. Each ingredient has disinfectant properties and all can be mixed together in varying amounts.

References

• Earth Easy; Non-toxic Cleaning & Care: Natural, Green, Eco-Friendly Solutions
• Home Guide 411: Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: Old Fashioned and Effective