Over the years, we’ve shared a handful of DIY, non-toxic cleaning products. There are many people who want to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals they spray in their homes. That’s why we continue to post recipes for all-natural cleaning products, just like the homemade grease cleaner in this article.
Once you discover a few ingredients that can clean various areas of your house, you never want to let them go. The reason for that is because you only need a few items to clean areas of your house. When it comes to grease, though, you need the right ingredients to cut through the grime. That’s where Castile soap comes into play! You can use this oil-based, biodegradable soap in DIY beauty and cleaning products! For the entire recipe, you’ll need:
- 1.75 cups distilled water
- 2 tablespoons Castile soap
- 20 drops orange essential oil
- Spray bottle
Making The Grease Cleaner
The great thing about this DIY recipe is that you don’t need a double boiler, stand mixer, or any fancy kitchen appliance. A funnel and spray bottle will do the trick! You simply pour the distilled water into the bottle, followed by the Castile soap and essential oil. Both the soap and the essential oil work to clean, disinfect, and degrease the surface you decide to clean. The reason that this recipe calls for distilled water is because it helps to lengthen the shelf life of homemade cleaners.
Castile Soap For Cleaning
Because Castile soap is oil-based, it is an excellent ingredient for dissolving grease or stubborn dirt. Chemically, like dissolves like, meaning that the best way to degrease your kitchen is by using an oil-based cleaner like Castile soap. If you see light grime, a simple solution of Castile soap and water can do the trick with a wipe down. For stubborn grease, you may need to use a toothbrush and some good old fashioned elbow grease.
Orange Essential Oil
Not only does orange essential oil leave your kitchen smelling floral and citrusy, but it also works to remove sticky residue. A lot of DIY cleaning enthusiasts prefer orange essential oil for this reason. Orange essential oil also exhibits antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which makes it an effective cleaner. It helps to get rid of dirt, dust, and even disease causing bacteria like salmonella or E. coli. Like Castile soap, orange essential oil is both an oil and chemical-free. Like dissolves like, people! That is the point of this degreaser, which you can learn how to make below.
DIY Orange-Scented Grease Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups distilled water
- 2 tablespoons Castile soap
- 20 drops orange essential oil
Instructions:
- Place a funnel in the top of a spray bottle and pour in the distilled water. Next, add the Castile soap.
- Pour in the orange essential oil and then screw on the spray top. Shake well to combine and it is ready to use.
How To Use:
- Make sure to shake well before each use. There are no chemicals or binders in this recipe, so the ingredients may separate while it sits.
- Spray the surface you want to clean liberally and then wipe away with sponge or cloth. You won’t believe how well this works!
