IN PAYNE

I am posting this recipe from "Apartment Therapy"
I love using natural cleaners in my home, as I have asthma, and do not want to exacerbate my issues with chemicals floating in the air!
I do have this to add, before you use this recipe....Hydrogen Peroxide does loose it's power after a few days. It will begin to become less effective over time, so you may want to use a small spray bottle, and even consider cutting this recipe in half. If you are concerned about buying a lemon and using only a small portion of it for a batch of cleaner, just juice the entire lemon, measure out the juice in 1 tble portions and freeze those that you do not use that day! Then you will have fresh lemon juice at the ready for what ever need you have!


You can make your own all-purpose cleaner using three basic, inexpensive, non-toxic ingredients. They are: water, hydrogen peroxide, and lemon juice. You can use this cleaner for everything from streak-free mirrors to wiping out the cat litter box.

The recipe:
1 cups Water
1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
2 Tbl Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Mix and adjust to suit your needs.
Hydrogen peroxide is the key to this cleaner. It’s inexpensive, non-toxic, and readily available. It's a nearly odorless liquid that is commonly used on open wounds and therefore safe to use around pets and children. Hydrogen peroxide has stronger cleaning capabilities than vinegar and works much like bleach, just without any harmful health or environmental effects. You can also add about half a cup of this mix into laundry water to whiten clothes. The acidic lemon juice helps break down grime and add a fresh citrus scent. Water helps dilute the mixture. I keep it pre-mixed in a reused windex spray bottle for easy access.