How to Make Orange Peel Cleaner with Vinegar (Zero-Waste Natural Recipe)

Orange Peel Cleaner with Vinegar

If you’re looking for a gentle but powerful natural cleaner for your bathroom and kitchen, this orange peel cleaner with vinegar is a game-changer. It’s zero-waste, smells amazing, and can be made from the peels you’d usually throw away!

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Making orange peel cleaner with vinegar

Why Use Vinegar and Orange Peels?

Limonene in the peels naturally dissolves grease and soap scum.
Acetic acid in vinegar breaks down mineral buildup.
Together, they create a non-toxic, eco-friendly, and cost-effective cleaner that’s safe for most surfaces (except stone).

Serves:

1 liter of cleaning vinegar

Time to Prepare:

30 min

Time to cook or cure:

2 weeks

Skill

Vinegar extraction

Serves:

1 liter

Time to Prepare:

30 min

Time to cook or cure:

2 weeks

Skills:

vinegar extraction

Ingredients & Tools

Ingredients

6-12 orang peels
500 ml of pure white vinegar (cleaning vinegar)
500 ml water

Tools

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Clean glass jar with lid (1-liter)
Strainer or cheesecloth
Spray bottle (optional)

Useful guidelines

🧽 Use

Spray on surfaces and wipe clean.
Ideal for bathroom sinks, toilet rims, and greasy stovetops.
Avoid using on granite, marble, or other natural stone.

🌱 Bonus

This is a zero-waste recipe that turns kitchen scraps into something genuinely useful — perfect for eco-conscious households.

Directions

Simply follow these steps in order to make orange peel cleaner with vinegar:

Chop orange peels into small chunks.
Place them in a clean glass jar.
Pour vinegar over the peels until they’re fully submerged.
Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place.
Let it infuse for 2–4 weeks, shaking every few days.
Strain the mixture and pour into a spray bottle.
Dilute 1:1 with water for light cleaning.

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Always label your jar with the date!

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