Homemade All Purpose Vinegar Based Cleaner

[@DJ-yz4fe]

I gave this a try today to clean my mirrors and insides of my refrigerator. Works really well. U saved me 10$ from buying expensive harsh cleaners.

[@offgridburbia]

Thanks for the video. For our spray cleaner we typically do a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, 12-20 drops of essential oils, a teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol and a drop or two of liquid soap. The essential oil is pretty effective at masking the vinegar smell. For scrubbing surfaces, basins, tubs and toilets we use baking soda. For laundry we've started using one of those laundry balls. I'm not sure if the laundry balls do anything but the clothes seem to come out clean.

[@EricSeider]

Thanks Aaron, I'll give your recipe a try. I also use baking soda for scrubbing and have been looking into homemade laundry detergent recipes.

[@1357shaw]

Not bad~! though you didnt specify the amount of the 50/50 mixture of white vin and h2o. nevertheless, i tried your recipe without the essential oil, but i think the isopropyl smell takes care of the vinegar's citrousy smell.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Are you kidding? You’re not sure about laundry balls? Sounds like you’re another science illiterate. You probably also think the pandemic is a hoax.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Eric Seider Don’t waste time looking into homemade laundry detergents.

[@serdalkaptan]

Thank you for sharing this awesome info. I also thank those who add their experiences and additional info. Regards from Canada.

[@artmadrid6929]

very precise, concise and direct to the point. all presentations should all be like this. very amiable and kind face.

[@katherinetreffinger6973]

I made the spray cleaner with 5 thieves oil. Smells amazing and I figure it will help with it being a disinfectant.

[@conradhomestead4518]

Heck yes! We use this everyday. Great non toxic kitchen cleaner. Thanks for sharing! New subscriber here. Awesome channel.

[@EricSeider]

Conrad Homestead welcome! and glad you are enjoying the videos. 😁

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Ever heard of bar soap? You rub it on a damp sponge and smear it around. Only prep is unwrapping it. Cheap and highly effective!

[@Skashoon]

Definitely will give this a try. I only have peppermint EO, but it repels spiders, so that works for me. If it could also repel fleas, ticks and bed bugs, all the better.

[@EricSeider]

I look forward to hearing about your results.

[@blessamerica6315]

Very good video. Straight to the point. Thank you!

[@EricSeider]

Bless America glad you enjoyed, it’s almost too easy really.😁

[@austin2842]

Can we all take a minute to recognize the skill it took to pour water from a Pyrex jug without spilling it absolutely everywhere?

[@EricSeider]

😂😂😂🙏 thanks

[@whaydo888]

Can this detergent be used on the sofa?

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

Thanks! I learned something new today.

[@beesilva9085]

I use this recipe plus a couple of drops of dawn

[@EricSeider]

Nice. I’ll have to try the dawn addition on my next batch.

[@beesilva9085]

Eric Seider I don’t think Ive ever bought a cleaner that has shined my stainless steel & other surfaces like this one. Amazing!

[@EricSeider]

Bee Silva excellent. I’ve had good success with Barkeepers friend also.

[@EricSeider]

Let me know your favorite recipes in the comments and your experience with trying this vinegar based cleaner. I haven’t experienced any issues using it on granite but it’s a good idea to test it on any surface to make sure. Granite and marble particularly.

[@nelpe9703]

Hi, thank you so much. Is it possible to use isopropanol alcohol as stabiliser?

[@EricSeider]

I’m not sure if alcohol will work, you could try a few drops of dish soap.

[@poynty400]

Do you use Distilled or Deionised water? Or is regular tap water okay?

[@kitty09090]

How long does this liquid stay safe to use? I think I added too much vinegar.. My husband hates the smell of vinegar so I added a lot of lavender oil to it... Please let me know if that's OK. And also if its OK to use it on baby's High chair tray. Can I just put food on his tray once I clean with this disinfectant?

[@EricSeider]

Hard to say how long it will last, both water and vinegar can last a long while, depends probably on the other ingredients. You will always get a vinegar smell but I find it goes away after a few minutes. If you are really sensitive you might need a different solution. The only issue with the lavender oil is if it mixes with the vinegar solution. You need the polysorbate 20 or it will stay separate and when you spray it you’ll get an uneven mix of oil and vinegar solution. As far as vinegar as a disinfectant, technically it is not considered a disinfectant with respect to bacteria and viruses but only really harsh chemicals are considered officially “ disinfectant “ like bleach. At least in the United States.

[@kitty09090]

@@EricSeider OK thanks

[@fakjuba]

I wonder how effective it is, can some video where you will test it

[@EricSeider]

nSt softic that’s a great idea for a video.👍🏼 I find it works about as well as any of the major commercial cleaners, I prefer to use less vinegar and a bit more elbow grease but you can certainly go up to 50% vinegar to help with more of the dirt etc.., you can add a few drops of dish soap to help with tougher stains.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

A video that actually shows how well it works? Are you kidding? This is YT, home of grandiose promises!!!

[@ManuelHernandez-gq1yq]

Nice steady hand- definitely not a drinker.

[@lizmaelle5143]

This is great! Thank you for sharing! New subscriber :)

[@EricSeider]

Lizmaelle 514 glad you enjoyed it and welcome 😁

[@Ambientes]

Is the poly sir are required

[@TurnerMobileDetailing]

Any idea what the Ph level is of this ratio of water and vinegar?

[@EricSeider]

I’ve never tested it. I suspect it would be a weak acid although the pH of the water would have an effect

[@cyrustin7]

Hi. Can use at kitchen? How long the solution keep?

[@EricSeider]

I use it in my kitchen all the time. I’m not sure about it’s shelf life , it won’t last as long as full strength vinegar but if used regularly it will stay good until your bottle runs out.

[@gina2981]

Do you rinse with water after using the vinegar spray?

[@EricSeider]

No, I find the vinegar evaporates without any residue.

[@MinYoonji]

What's the shelf life for this recipe?

[@pullingthestrings5233]

8 years

[@Frank-James]

Does anyone know if the acid in this mixture does any harm to granite over time? Thanx

[@mehfil2011]

Vinegar shouldn't be used on granite because it damages the sealant.

[@mahshidhadi3850]

Can you provide a link for the emulsifier?

[@EricSeider]

I don’t have a specific link, the one I use is from years ago I purchased in Australia at a health shop. You should be able to find online or if you have a local shop selling essential oils.

[@laurajackson6860]

This is supposed to be 'Homemade'. How many people have Polysorbate 80 in their pantry?

[@EricSeider]

Probably not many but it’s the most commonly used emulsifier and something worth having if you want to mix essential oils into water based cleaners etc.. you can find it online fairly easily and it lasts a long time. I’ve had the same small bottle for 15yrs. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@imonthewinningside8281]

@@EricSeider 15 years?! I'm just impressed that you remember where you got it. 😅

[@carolineng3607]

Can this be used to kill ants too?

[@EricSeider]

I’m not sure if it would be strong enough. It might only act as a deterrent.

[@dazlight4253]

You go¡

[@sarahstrassburg4292]

You want to stay away from polys!

[@EricSeider]

What’s your alternative emulsifier?

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

‘All purpose’, but won’t dissolve grease and oil, and etches marble and granite...

[@EricSeider]

By all purpose I meant glass, bathroom, kitchen. I’ve never had an issue on granite and don’t own any marble. It works fine for me for the small amount of oil splatter on the stove but it’s certainly not a degreaser. It’s a good point you bring up to test it on any surface before using just in case, which I will add to the description. Thanks for watching, Cheers.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Eric Seider The vinegar in my experimental bottle of oil and vinegar salad dressing refuses to emulsify any oil, despite occasional vigorous shaking. It’s been behaving that way for as long as I can remember...

[@EricSeider]

Frank Gutowski you would need an emulsifier to keep the oil and vinegar combined. For the cleaner I use polysorbate 20 to keep the few drops of essential oils combined. It still requires shaking before using. I wouldn’t recommend using it for your salad dressing though. 😁

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Eric Seider Well then, you have a surfactant in there which is the primary cleaning agent.

[@EricSeider]

Frank Gutowski fair enough though it’s a pretty small percentage of the total volume, something like 4-8 drops to a liter.