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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Make a vinegar-based disinfectant
• Method 2 of 4: Make a vodka-based disinfectant spray
• Method 3 of 4: Make a disinfectant with rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
• Method 4 of 4: Using the disinfectant spray
• Tips
• Necessities

Many commercial cleaning products are made with hazardous chemicals that cause respiratory problems, skin irritation and can even pollute the air in your home. Instead of using these products, you can easily make your own natural disinfectant with simple ingredients such as vinegar, rubbing alcohol and essential oil to reduce exposure to chemicals while keeping your home just as clean or cleaner compared to the disinfectants that you buy in the store.

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Method 1 of 4: Make a vinegar-based disinfectant

1. Make a basic spray with vinegar. Put 1 part water, 1 part vinegar, and 5-15 drops of 100% essential oil in a standard size spray bottle. You can use any essential oil you prefer, or adjust the scent to suit the room in the house you want to clean.
   • Lemon oil is traditionally used for kitchen cleaning, as the lemon scent can strongly neutralize kitchen odors.
   • Tea tree and eucalyptus oil are great for neutralizing bathroom odors.
   • You can also use milder-smelling essential oils, such as chamomile or vanilla, in those areas at home where you don't need to mask odors.
   • Essential oil can sometimes react with plastic, so it's best to use a glass spray bottle.
2. Prepare disinfectant wipes. If you want to make disinfectant wipes instead of a spray, follow the same recipe as the one for making a basic vinegar spray, but put the ingredients in a large mason jar and stir to mix everything together. Cut out 15-20 square wipes measuring 25 cm and soak them in the vinegar solution.
   • Press the cloths down into the mason jar so that they can soak in the cleaner. After that, place the lid on the top of the jar and keep the wipes in a cupboard or pantry.
   • To use the wipes, take one from the jar, squeeze the wipe first to remove excess moisture, then use to wipe surfaces.
3. Make a vinegar and baking soda spray. In a clean bowl or bucket, put 1 liter of hot water, 60 ml of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of baking soda. Mix until the baking soda dissolves, then cut a lemon in half and squeeze both halves into the solution. Add both lemon peels to the mixture and wait for it to cool.
   • Once it cools, add four drops of lemon oil or an essential oil of your choice. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lemon pulp, seeds, or peel, then transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.

Method 2 of 4: Make a vodka-based disinfectant spray

1. Make a basic spray with vodka. Mix 120 ml of vodka, 120 ml of water and 50 drops of the essential oil of your choice in a measuring cup. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Make sure to shake the spray bottle before using the disinfectant spray.
   • Use 100% essential oil and no therapeutic oils, which often contain only 5% oil.
2. Make a spray of vodka and baking soda. Mix 250 ml of water and 60 grams of soda (sodium carbonate) or baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in a large measuring cup. Stir the mixture to dissolve the baking soda, then add 1 cup of vodka and about 25 drops of the essential oil. Stir to mix, then pour the sanitizer into a glass spray bottle.
   • The baking soda is an additional element that helps to clean and disinfect the surface.
3. Make a vodka and vinegar spray. Mix 120ml white vinegar, 120ml vodka, 360ml water and 20 drops of essential oil in a large measuring cup. Stir well and pour the mixture into a glass spray bottle.

Method 3 of 4: Make a disinfectant with rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide

1. Make a cleaning spray from rubbing alcohol. Combine one part water with one part rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and shake to mix the two ingredients. Rubbing alcohol is a very effective disinfectant and is often used on medical devices.
2. Make a spray of herbs and rubbing alcohol. Pour 10-30 drops of thyme essential oil or any other essential oil of your choice into a 240ml spray bottle. Add 30 ml rubbing alcohol and fill the spray bottle with water up to the top. Shake to mix the ingredients and store in a cupboard or pantry.
3. Use a combination of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are good sanitizers, but should not be mixed as it will form peracetic acid, which can be dangerous. Instead, put undiluted white vinegar in one spray bottle and 3% hydrogen peroxide in the other.
   • To use this, clean the surface, spray with one mixture, let it sit for about five minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth and spray with the other mixture. Let this also soak for five minutes and then wipe it off with a clean cloth.
   • It doesn't matter whether you start with the vinegar or the rubbing alcohol.

Method 4 of 4: Using the disinfectant spray

1. Clean the surface. Sanitizing does not clean the surface or remove dirt or other build-up of grime, so it is important to thoroughly clean the surface before disinfecting it. Clean it with a natural or organic cleaner if you want to avoid harsh chemicals.
2. Shake the spray. Shake the spray thoroughly to make sure all the ingredients in the spray are mixed and the spray will be effective.
3. Spray the surface thoroughly with disinfectant spray. Hold the spray bottle of natural disinfectant an arm's length from the surface you want to disinfect and spray thoroughly. If there are multiple surfaces, spray any surfaces you want to sanitize.
4. Leave the spray on for 10 minutes. Wait about 10 minutes for the sanitizer to soak in and more effectively adhere to and remove bacteria. EXPERT TIP

   "Because natural cleaners are mild, you should let them soak in before wiping them away. Otherwise the surface will not be disinfected."

   
   

   Wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth. After 10 minutes, wipe the disinfected surface with a microfiber cloth. If you've cleaned multiple surfaces in a kitchen or bathroom, use a separate cloth for each surface to avoid contamination.

Tips

• Use a glass spray bottle for your essential oil solution, as essential oil can react with plastic.
• Always thoroughly clean a surface before disinfecting it, otherwise the disinfection will be less effective.
• Shake well before each use of the spray.
• You can make a homemade antibacterial spray that smells great: mix one part vinegar to one part distilled water. Then add drops of cinnamon oil and six drops of orange essential oil. It smells great and is very effective!

Necessities

• Essential oil of your choice
• Microfiber cloth
• Cotton cloths
• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Rubbing alcohol
• Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
• Vodka
• Glass spray bottle