• 180 ml (3/4 cup) of 70% isopropyl alcohol*
• 60 drops of organic lemon essential oil (optional) (See the FAQ about this!)
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) of previously boiled and cooled water
• 20 ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) of Castile-style liquid soap (It's best to go with the unscented version.)
• 500 ml amber spray bottle

*Want to add some oomph to your spritz? You can macerate citrus peels or conifer branches in the alcohol for a few weeks before making it.

Check the FAQ at the bottom of this page to learn more about this fantastic recipe and the use of essential oils in cleaning products.

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1. Pour the alcohol into the spray bottle.

2. If you chose to add essential oils, add them to the alcohol so they disperse well.

3. Add the water and, very gently, the Castile-style liquid soap.

4. Put on the sprayer and mix well.

Storage

Worried about this product's shelf life because of the water? Well done! No worries here. In this recipe, isopropyl alcohol makes up a final concentration of 20 to 30%, which ensures the product keeps for 6 months, or even longer.

Variation - 99% isopropyl alcohol

It's perfectly possible to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make this recipe, but you'll need to change the proportions of alcohol and water to get the same alcohol concentration. You'll need 125 ml of alcohol (instead of 180 ml) and 355 ml of water (instead of 300 ml). Everything else stays the same!

Shake before each use. Spray on surfaces and wipe. As easy as store-bought all-purpose cleaners!

Doing the cleaning also means “cleaning up” our cleaning products! Choosing eco-friendly, homemade products is the BEST way to take care of your home, nature, your wallet and your health. Bravo!