Growing up in a safe and clean country which valued its nature above most of the things in life I have always been a firm hater of toxic and harsh cleaners. I however always stayed clear from vinegar as I can not stand the smell. It must be on of the worst smells I know (and I have experienced some stinky situations owning a dog, helping to raise my siblings and loved to play in mud and dirt as a child, well, love it even till today).





This all-purpose cleaner does an amazing job on taps (leave them shinier than my previous eco-cleaners), mirrors, countertops, bathrooms, glass and much more.

PLEASE NOTE: do not use on marble, wood and leather as this cleaner could damage these materials.





You will need:





leftover peels from oranges or clementines

bottle of vinegar (choose an easily recycled material, ideally glass)





Instructions:





Place both ingredients in an airtight jar. Make sure you fill it as much as possible.

Close the jar and let it ,marinate, for 2-6 weeks.





After 2-6 weeks. Strain the vinegar from the peels and make a solution of 1:1 of your orange-infused vinegar and water. Put into an old and recycled spray bottle.

Use as an all-purpose cleaner.





Tips:





Store ideally in a dark cool place.

Will last you for months (you will easily use it up faster than it would spoil).

You can even use your orange-infused vinegar for cooking (I used mine during the wintertime to flavour my braised cabbage and it tasted wonderful)!





What is your best eco-friendly cleaning tip/hack recipe?