DIY Orange Cleaner + My Most Popular Cleaning Videos

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DIY Orange Cleaner + My Most Popular Cleaning Videos

I started doing DIY cleaning videos on Instagram + Pinterest. I had no idea how popular they would be! So far, I have: How to Clean a Burned Pot, DIY Oven Cleaner, and the DIY Orange Cleaner

I have gotten requests like, “how do I clean a cookie sheet”? Let me know if you have any requests for cleaning recipes send me a DM on Instagram at @chefcarlacontreras

Eat Well,

xo Chef Carla

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Ingredients:

1 orange, peel only (any citrus works)

White vinegar to cover

Instructions:

  1. Place the orange or citrus peels in a jar.

  2. Fill the jar with vinegar, make sure the peels are covered.

  3. Cover + let it sit for a week.

  4. Put into a spray bottle + use on your window, glass, and kitchen counters.

*WARNING: Test a small patch before you clean surfaces!

 

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