Works like a charm and it's economical, too...

While wiping up the kitchen today, I ran out of my favorite cleaner... pink grapefruit scented method all purpose surface cleaner.

Bummer! I love that stuff. It works great and is gentle on the environment. Since I didn't feel like making a run to Target to get more, I decided to try a homemade cleaner recipe that I found online and was saving in case I felt like experimenting.

I removed the label and recycled the empty method container for this recipe, but any empty spray bottle you have around would work. Also, I added a drop of red food color to imitate the pink grapefruit method color and several drops of lemongrass essential oil to give it some pizazz. Then I tried it out. Fantastic... we have a winner!

Castlebear's Homemade Spray Cleaner

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon washing soda (not baking soda),
  
• 3 cups hot tap water
• 1 or 2 drops food color
  
• Several drops essential oil
  
• A squirt of liquid dish detergent (about 1 tablespoon)

Directions

• Measure the washing soda into an empty spray bottle
• Add the hot water and swish to dissolve the washing soda
• Add the food color, essential oil, and dish detergent
• Swish to combine