Fresh and Clean

DIY Lemon Thyme Cleaning Spray

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Vodka and vinegar make a dynamic duo for natural cleaning. Vodka’s alcohol content helps dissolve grease and grime, while vinegar’s acidity tackles stains and neutralizes odors. Paired with the fresh scent of herbs like lemon thyme, they create an effective, eco-friendly cleaner for everyday use.

Lemon Thyme Cleaning Spray

Ingredients

• 1 sprig of fresh lemon thyme

• 2 oz vodka

• 4 oz white vinegar

• 4 oz distilled water

Instructions

1. Place the lemon thyme sprig in a clean glass spray bottle or jar.

2. Pour in 2 oz of vodka.

3. Add 4 oz of white vinegar.

4. Add 4 oz of distilled water.

5. Seal the container and gently shake to combine.

6. Let the mixture sit for 1 hour to allow the lemon thyme to infuse.

7. Use as a spray cleaner for countertops, glass, or other surfaces. Shake before each use.

   

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Cari Ann Carter is the best-selling author of Are Your Roots Right? Rightsize Your Space. Reclaim Your Life. and a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a passion for intentional living, design, and home.

She leads the Cari Ann Carter Group, bringing over 28 years of experience in real estate, design, build, and renovation, and is the creative voice behind DIY Designer Homestead.

Through Fresh Roots Living, she shares practical ideas for cooking, gardening, entertaining, and creating a home that supports your next chapter.