Natural All Purpose Cleaner - Fairyland Cottage

[@Butterflybleu14]

I use half & half white vinegar & water with a squirt of washing up liquid and a few drops of tea tree or lavender oil to spray on my shower walls. I use vinegar a lot in the house so go through approx 10 litres a year. I use it in the final rinse water of the washing machine to soften my towels; I use it as a descaler inside & out of my kettle; I use it in the washing up water to shine my stainless steel; and as a wash on fruit & veg...... There are so many uses that no home should be without it!! I like your idea of using pine needles- I will try this. Thank you.

[@SpiralBreeze]

I’ve been using a vinegar spray for years due to my sister’s allergies. I mix water, vinegar, a squirt of Castile soap, and a few drops of tea tree oil. I use it to clean everything.

[@FairylandCottage]

Nice!!!

[@adamd5497]

Hello, would you ever consider doing a house tour? Your home looks really lovely!

[@FairylandCottage]

Maybe someday! I always just show the best bits. Hehe :-)

[@paula.nasmith]

Oh my gosh, I would also love to see a house tour sometime!

[@Erlrantandrage]

@@FairylandCottage Lol, I know this feeling well, my living room is cute as heck and I have one wall I love to photograph...everything else stays off instagram.

[@BrilliantLove2]

I second this!!! 💜

[@Bellasand45]

@@FairylandCottage Yes!! a house tour and YOUR GARDEN (I'm still waiting for it). :)

[@brendahinds461]

Just made this with rosemary from my yard, so now I wait! In this crazy world of stress, your videos are a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much and keep them coming! Blessings from Texas, USA!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks for saying. Happy rosemary cleaner!

[@averieldeathrider8407]

These vids are peaceful & knowledgeable.

[@iamdeepanshikanegi]

Please keep uploading videos often as it’s so peaceful to see you lead a life that I desire for..It In fact encourages me more and more to lead a simple and peaceful life amidst nature..😇

[@PawsHoovesSunshine]

I used star anise in my vinegar-also very pleasant!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah good to know! How much star anise in a litre?

[@PawsHoovesSunshine]

I only tried it once with one star in 200ml... not sure if the proportions can be perfectly extrapolated!

[@mehr2892]

Was wondering what can be used instead of pine leaves as it’s unavailable where I live .. star anise sounds great !

[@janethfabonjamandron6633]

@@PawsHoovesSunshine I will try that one.

[@carlasousadebrito]

I'm brazilian, living in Dijon, France. I discovered your channel and I love it :-) I don't use artificial cleaners in my house, I'll try this ;-) Thank you for these beautiful images ! I LOVE birds and nature ! Merci ! Obrigada :-)

[@FairylandCottage]

dia dhuit (hello in Irish language) Delighted you discovered the channel! Love to meet new people here. Xxx

[@bmcd584]

So glad I found this. I suffer from severe Fibromyalgia and the cleaners here in the US are so harsh for my health. I will be making my own from your wonderful recipe.

[@raquelmorocho7250]

I'm glad to see this precious and natural gift, because today is my birthday and I really want something different to keep my place clean, frish and free of chemicals. Thank you Niahm.

[@rachelrosario3360]

Happy Birthday

[@rubykoontz1364]

so cool, I want to try this! Thank u!

[@VermontConnection]

I like your voice overs more than live recordings, it's nice to see you going about your usual activities

[@KovietUnionDefector]

Wow you have been blessed with Red Kites - nice to see .... love your tips!

[@makaylamelendez2393]

I’ve let mine sit for more than 3 months and just moving it to spray bottles today. I’m very excited to try it out.

[@Brooder85]

No chemical residue left on the surfaces from artificial cleaners means cleaner indoor air to breath!

[@FairylandCottage]

Here here!! Clean house clean air and clean lungs :-)

[@JeanGenie92]

I'm currently soaking lemon peel and rosemary in vinegar. Looking forward to seeing what smell comes out! Definitely going to try pine if I can find some trees :)

[@dianechaniewski293]

I absolutely love this! I'm someone who has glass cleaner, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaner, tub cleaner, carpet cleaner....it's just one of those things that when I walk down the aisle I go "oh yeah that looks good" but I know there are so many harmful components in those mainstream brands. :( I'm looking forward to doing this!! Thanks Niamh! So good to "see" you! ;-)

[@pushkarajpophalikar5841]

What a lovely video - the trees, the breeze, the sunlight and the birds! Take care, Niamh. It is always nice to hear your warm voice.

[@sandraboose1543]

I love your calmness. And your great ideas. So many chemicals in the world. Nature items are so much better Have a great day.

[@FairylandCottage]

Yes there are enough harsh chemicals already. Keep it simple and breath fresh air! :-)

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

I love you and your show. You are so calm u make me just as calm. You are like going to church for me. Thankful and grateful I am to you from Calgary 🇨🇦 Canada

[@SigitaV360]

It looks more like a spruce but it smells as good as pine. Thanks for a great idea!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah really! I should have said conifer rather than pine! I thought it was pine :-)

[@Butterfly-t6d]

I agree , that one cleaner works for everything !

[@picayune13]

have been looking forward to your video as a brief respite during this week, another lovely reminder of slow and intentional living.

[@chernyylebed2050]

That’s a great idea! Conifers (and citruses) contain limonene, aromatic compound that dissolves grease and oils. Makes sense to bust the cleaning power of this solution :)

[@sarahr5513]

Interesting! I never thought of using pine needles. I always use lemon peels for my cleaner. Thank you for another lovely video ☺️

[@sophiek3292]

How long do you leave them in there?

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I find the smell of vinegar dissipates for me. I do add a few drops of dish soap to cut grease but not enough to be soapy . My new grandson was born on the 5th! All well. Life is so good 💖

[@sarahr5513]

Sophie K I leave the peels in for at least 2 weeks.

[@OneTraveller]

@Sharon Stuebi - Congratulations on your new grandson!

[@sharonstuebi8181]

@@OneTraveller squeeeeeeeeee

[@swaradatippannawar6595]

I love how u picturized simple things in very beautiful way.

[@pritikocheta1678]

I am addicted to your videos... You're inspiring me to live low waste life... I have tried some of your diy recipes they are amazing.

[@townsendrai9516]

I like your voice and today I got a snark peek at the face too. Your videos help me relax

[@FairylandCottage]

Haha very rarely my face pops in! Hehe :-)

[@katrinacalice6484]

Again such simplicity, loving your videos.

[@jafferjaffer4890]

Thanks for bringing more colours of happiness in my life 👍

[@samanthabenoit4145]

What a great idea using pine needles. I usually just use lemon peels or orange peels. definitely going to try your method.

[@tinyapothecarykitchen]

Hello from Idaho in the U.S. I'm currently soaking some grapefruit rinds in vinegar, but my next batch will utilize lemon thyme! Thank you for the inspiration! Keep up the good work.

[@LisaMichelleyt]

I was so inspired by this video I decided to try myself and to film it as well because a snow storm swept through when I was going to make it. I hope it works and thank you for the inspo! 🤍

[@anneliesjoss]

Thank you for suggesting to use Rosemary. We have so much of it growing in our garden, and I love the smell of it. 😊

[@senzaliving928]

Hi Niamh, hope you're enjoying the weekend! I switched to water and vinegar to replace the dozens of bottles of cleaners years ago, mostly to save money and space! It's true though, the smell of vinegar while cleaning can be unpleasant, even if it dissipates fairly quickly. I love the idea of steeping pine needles in white vinegar to promote a fresh, clean scent! Thanks for sharing! xo

[@martaprado6238]

Great!!! So simple, so easy, while so many people using cleaning products so agressive to themselves, to their pets, to Nature, specially our oceans and marine Life!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!

[@mitchell8837]

Wow! Thank you! In my "re inhabiting" my apartment journey this is a big WIN! Freedom from even trips to the $ store (who knows what chemsybugs are in dose cheapie tings dere!).I I LOVE your You-ness and all your content....You are ALSO a refuge from disaster news of now & I am DEEPLY grateful for this too! My eyes have arrived and they are delighted!(or in fact RELIGHTED!)

[@yaminabouhas7393]

Tomorrow I'm going to the park full with trees and herbs........pickup some nice smelling rosemary! Thanks 💜

[@FairylandCottage]

Happy foraging!

[@lionessm235]

What a great idea! I have some lovely fresh pine needles from a recently fallen branch. I’m going to try it! 👌🏻

[@bronazlin4955]

Your character and content is beautiful , thank you for being a gift in the world my friend!x

[@FairylandCottage]

Thank you my friend for your gift of watching and commenting. X

[@bronazlin4955]

@@FairylandCottage my absolute pleasure !!x

[@laurieanne9712]

This was super helpful. I just usually use the vinegar plain, but I've got a bunch of rosemary to do this! Thank you!

[@FairylandCottage]

Have fun!!

[@anvangheluwe4049]

Hi from France, Fair Lady! When the time comes for cutting my lavender, I am going to try this. I also have a lot of rosemary! Wauw, my house is going to smell wonderfull! Thank you for sharing all your great yet simple ideas. xxx

[@anvangheluwe4049]

Hello Fair Lady, I just made a batch of vinegar with rosemary. I can already tell that the smell is going to be wonderfull. Just now a was thinking could it be possible to use this for rincing your hair? Greetings from a rainy South of France. XXX

[@kashmirakaya6557]

Thank you very much. I was just talking to my Maa about looking up a recipe for an all natural cleaner ... And here pops up your video notification haha. Love the synchronicity. Peace to you, you give us all so much peace and soothing. 💛🌿🕉️

[@rehab32lady33]

You are good, 👍😘 this is the right cleaner for healthy earth 🌏 , Allah bless U 🌸🌼🌻

[@ittybittykittyrescue4843]

Tip: Use distilled water when adding water to mixture. Deionized water is another purification process that produces purified water using an ion-exchange resin often times (or filter). The minerals like magnesium, calcium, iron and others that cause water spots (negative ions) are exchanged for positively charged ions (like hydrogen). Distilled water is free of hard minerals & calcium that cause water spots but also it will allow your mixture a much longer shelf life. Tap water also carries bacteria’s that can interrupt the natural enzymes you want for cleaning & disinfecting. I often add baking soda & hydrogen peroxide to my mixture as it disinfects really well & helps remove hard water stains, build up & grime but I also have pets so it is an amazing cleaner for pet owners.

[@roozz111]

I love watching your videos because they are just so relaxing, the way you talk and tge beautiful shots really make me calm.

[@freckledcrafts86]

I will have to try this! I've been using orange rinds from my son's oranges but the smell is not great. I use rosemary infused acv for my hair and it's been amazing the good it's done

[@caseym3073]

Interesting. I have lots of lemon balm. I'll bet that would smell lovely.

[@FairylandCottage]

Yes that could really work!!

[@mehr2892]

How lovely are your videos ! So relaxing !

[@Becca_H85]

That is a lovely idea..I think I'm going to try it the next time, I'm making another batch of my cleaner.😁 I always ad some peppermint or orange essential oil to my vinegar-baking soda-cleaner. I use my diy cleaner for years now and it's way better than any store boughr cleaner. Only for the stone windowsill I'll use some soapy water, because the vinegar will ruin the stone.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

I also make my own all purpose cleaner. I use water, disk soap and essential oils. Thanks for sharing yours.💚

[@guilene6]

I did that too, but had somme issues with staining porcelaine in the bathroom. Now i spray on the clothe before and it goes well!

[@FairylandCottage]

Interesting! I know marble doesn’t like vinegar so maybe porcelain is the same! Good to know :-)

[@rewilding_rose]

What a great idea! I usually use essential oils, but that can get expensive. Definitely giving this a try!! Thanks!

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

That's a great idea. I'll use Rosemary. Brilliant. I love rosemary smell. The vinegar is great on the glass in shower and sinks. I use nothing else these days

[@FairylandCottage]

Yes rosemary is great. Our bush is so small though so I need loads of patience while it grows! Haha

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

@@FairylandCottage I stole the Rosemary from a few ornimental bushes along the roadside. Shhhhhhhh because my two bushes are still in pots

[@SavvyCoolCo]

Good morning from USA 🇺🇸 to Ireland 🇮🇪 Your voice and visual captures are amazing and soothing! Who’s thought making cleaning supplies would supply peaceful mind. Being an artist, I know editing the film like this took a lot of time than it looks. So thank you. I’m a subscriber, and I hit the Like button. 😉

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks so much! Lovely to have you as a subbie and thanks for the thumbs up. Helps the channel get seen in large pool!

[@guerabella]

I have been using vinegar and water to clean for quite some time now. I've gotten used to the smell, but my husband hates it. I have Rosemary in my garden, so I think I'll try this with the Rosemary. Thank you so much as always for sharing your knowledge!

[@FairylandCottage]

Loads of rosemary and long steep time should do it!!

[@thepoeticone9739]

I love your channel it’s so refreshing and relaxing and your voice is soo calming soothes my poor tired soul 😊

[@TheGreenPanther]

I have been following you for quite some time and i am truely inspired by your work. Thank you for making such lovely videos.

[@FairylandCottage]

Firstly thank for all the continued support! Delighted you like watching the videos we make:-)

[@carrolinebennett5462]

I love the smell of pine!

[@elisabethcruz3260]

I really love the life that you have.

[@lunac7531]

In my opinion your channel is the best of all! I love your videos, I always learn something new and they are short. And they are also very peaceful and I enjoy that you film the nature. I'm French and it makes me hopeful to see that people in other countries also care about a minimalist and green way of life! Thanks for all the amazing DIY ideas! It kept me more busy during the lockdown. Your channel is not about showing off but really about sharing it's highly enjoyable

[@mariakhan-si8mw]

I really love your videos this is one of my favrt channel on youtube.....love you dear just keep it up love you from pakistan☺

[@catherinehegu3064]

A good idea for a pleasant fragrance! Thank you👌!

[@jayathome2898]

I have used oranges and vinegar. You didn’t say in your video, but I usually get cleaning vinegar, instead of kitchen vinegar, as it has a much stronger concentration. I would like to try the pine scent, as I usually add tea tree oil, and it would blend that out better. Cheers!

[@silviapusztai4200]

I used to combine thyme and rose buds to minimize the smell of the vinegar ❤️I love your KZbin channel 😍😊

[@FairylandCottage]

Rose buds must be wonderful!!

[@shannoncook9915]

I use juniper berry & I freeze my left over orange & lemon peels until I am ready to make a new cleaner & use them then.

[@simoneclarke5104]

I will definitely make some of this cleaner!

[@charlesbale8376]

Very useful information, thank you.

[@patricek.466]

This is a great idea to scent the vinegar cleaner!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Lovely how-to once again! I just made one for my next video, but additionally I add herbs that are said to have magical properties (witchtuber 🧙). I will definitely try your pine needle version 💚

[@FairylandCottage]

Beautiful! I’ll check out your channel. Nothing like magical properties!

[@Thewitchescookery]

@@FairylandCottage I didn't know you where into magick too 😊 anyways, just would like to say thank you so much - your channel inspired me immensely to become low-waste 💚

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Also loving the increased nature shots in your videos, gives me that little piece of home while I'm stuck in the city :)

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah nice! I really like using them too. If only I could live outside!m in the forest!

[@tlorenz1987]

Thank you for this; try as hard as I might; I have not been able to acclimate myself to the smell of vinegar. I will have to take a trip to my mountain property and collect pine needles, and give this a try.

[@infinitylife4464]

You're voice is so calming, and I really love your videos! You are such a good example as I always say!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks so much!

[@damattice23]

I have pine trees, great idea!

[@Liz-sc5dg]

That's great too! I use orange or lemon essential oil in vinegar for cleaning. I'll give yours a try.

[@lilalavendel3951]

I use lavender in my vinegar cleaner . It looks great violett an cleans perfect. 😊

[@FairylandCottage]

Nothing like the smell of lavender!

[@destinyJoeliva]

beautiful video again lovely. So, i'd quite like to mix it up, so we don't get bored of the same smells... i have some essential oils but i guess i could use actual rosemary, orange peel and pines interchangebaly with the seasons..? Same method? x

[@rebeccaoliver5306]

Ah, a breath of fresh air in the midst of chaos. Let's all go to Fairyland Cottage. Thank you. PS Have wanted to use vinegar but couldn't stand the smell. Will be trying this soon!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks Rebecca! Love to hear that. Let me know if you make. Use rosemary or thyme if you don’t have a pine tree handy!

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

Informative and relaxing as ALWAYS!! :) I've been using vinegar, water, tea tree oil, etc for 15 years now, and I agree with you....can't stand the smell of vinegar...ICK! ;) Sweet orange and lavendar essential oils are nice to add as well. Haven't tried the pine, but definitely will try! Thank you dear! :) Have a wonderful day!! :) xo

[@snehag2597]

I love the little sparrows that hop by ❤️

[@FairylandCottage]

Aren’t they the cutest!

[@snehag2597]

Fairyland Cottage Absolutely

[@marialane1805]

This was the sweetest video ivy ever seen! Great idea about the pine needles! Eager to try it! Namaste 🙏

[@aratibhattarai6856]

hi ...i have never tried pine needles maybe i should...i only use half venigar half water with few drops of dishwash...but i m tryin now not to even use dishwash, i buy dishwash for this purpose only....for dishes i use soap bar with wood ash kind of lil natural though ...you inspire me always..thanks ❤❤

[@vernabryant2894]

I use tea tree oil.

[@tinalemna7998]

I make a cleaner with one squirt of dish soap in 16 oz of water and 20 drops of essential oil, usually lemon. I’ve used this for years. I make a solution of 50/50 alcohol and water for my windows or a few drops of dish soap in a bucket of water. 💜

[@FairylandCottage]

Nice! I have heard the dish soap one but have yet to try! I must give it a go!

[@kimberleymcdonald7974]

Your videos! Honestly!! 😍

[@elic987]

Here in Italy we have vinegar of alcohol (not wine) . It doesn't have any smell ! So I switched the normal vinegar in alcohol vinegar for my all purpose cleaner!

[@gilliantherese7202]

Pine & I don't get along, but I love to use 2 cups warm water, 1/2 cup of white vinegar & 8-10 drops of tea tree oil, as a good disinfectant. I use plain water mixed with vinegar for windows too... :-D

[@shaz2868]

Thank you for this video. Will be exchanging my cleaning products with this. Starting with small changes ❤️

[@itssierra5790]

Making this today with the spearmint in my garden :)

[@FairylandCottage]

Let me know how it goes with spearmint!

[@michellewilcox2329]

Another great video, thank you. I have started to use vinegar and water. Whilst I don't like the smell of vinegar too much, I still prefer it to the strong chemical cleaners. I will try and a bit more scent to my next batch. Have a great week x

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Lovely, I will give it a go right away. :) Thank you for the tip, and for sharing your philosphy and simple living in such a calming and enjoyable format. Have a good day:)

[@ingasage]

Great ideas as all ways

[@w.k.astrolabe280]

I also love this cleaner! Just please be aware that vinegar is not strong enough for COVID. I've looked into it and yes it will kill the flu, but not strong enough for COVID

[@kerryryder6357]

This is what I‘be been wondering - I’ve been using homemade but since COVID I presumed it wouldn’t be strong enough to kill it so I’ve unfortunately had to go back to a bit of bleach mixed in water to make sure any potential COVID germs are killed.

[@w.k.astrolabe280]

@@kerryryder6357 I know, it really is too bad. On the upside, it's good to know that vinegar does kill all common bacteria/viruses/mold

[@annadeak1184]

Thanks for the tip! I've been using the lemon peels for a year now, but I have some pine trees in the garden, so I will try with those as well. BTW Your dress is beautiful!

[@FairylandCottage]

Anna Deák thanks!! X

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Hello, i am enchanted by this beautiful video! Good informations and really charming atmosphere! Greetings from Romania! 🌼💕🌿

[@FairylandCottage]

Greetings to you in Romania from Ireland! ☀️

[@shirleygeorge6351]

As enchanting & lovely as always.Thanks for this gr8 share.

[@AhsanAli-wo9km]

I love your all video....👍

[@aqua3461]

Love your yellow dress! And the idea of adding pine needles. Does lemon /peel work, too? It should blend in with the sour smell of vinegar but I don´t know if it can improve it.

[@FairylandCottage]

I find the pine better than lemon peel but totally works too!

[@ecoknitty]

That green bottle for spraying . It is a wine bottle?

[@mallymakings2853]

What a brilliant idea with the pine needles. I too have a strong dislike to the vinegar smell, so I’ll definitely be trying this. Little by little I’m changing our home to be more natural, less waste and really trying to do our part. Off topic, but I must ask, please can you share where your stunning dress is from? I’m in love with this colour and especially the style. Take care, Beautiful Soul. I’m already excited for your next video.xxx

[@happytravelersjournal]

Just discovered your channel and enjoy your clips. I myself cannot handle the strong smell of vinegar, so I normally don't use it for cleaning. I'm so curious to try your method... I also noticed you had another clip using Sage to reduce the vinegar smell. If I don't have sage or pine, can I use Emerald Cedar (this is what I have in the yard)? Or can I mix Emerald Cedar with another herb (like rosemary)? Thanks for sharing lots of good tips.