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Homemade All Purpose Spray AKA Fantastic, 409, Etc

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Okay here is my first attempt at blogging some of my homemade cleaning supply recipes.






You will need:


  • 1 T Liquid Dish Soap (Not dishwasher soap)

  • 1 T Murphys Oil Soap

  • 1 T Ammonia

  • 2 T Vinegar

  • 1 t borax

  • Peppermint oil (Optional)

  • Food coloring (Also Optional)

  • Warm water

  • Clean, empty 1 gallon milk carton for mixing
  • Empty spray bottles

  • Funnel

(Caution never mix ammonia and bleach, it can kill you!)

NOTES: While the list of ingredients seems a bit long, once you have these items you will be able to make this spray for years and years to come at pennies a bottle. I used to have to buy Borax through the mail, until I found it at Smart and Final YAY!


Steps:

Add first 5 ingredients to bottle. I love adding Peppermint Oil because I love that minty smell when I am cleaning. I also add a few drops of food coloring so that no one mistakes my concoction for water. After all ingredients are added, fill the milk carton to the top with warm water and shake. Pour into spray bottle. Whala!


I am an estimator. I never actually measure!


So does it Work?!?!?! Yes, here is a spot on my fridge before......






And After: All clean, shiny and Happy!

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