Make Your Own Pine Lemon Cleaning Concentrate

This Homemade Cleaning Solution smells bright and outdoorsy, making the chore of cleaning a bit more enjoyable.

Nothing brings me more joy than heading outside with an empty basket and coming back with a trove of Nature’s treasures, and come winter, that can be some slim pickings around here. That’s why I love making a big batch of this natural cleaner to ring in the new year. And if you don’t have a good forage area by you, but you do still have your live Christmas tree or wreath kicking around, snip a few sprigs off of that and you’ll be good to go!

Any pine or conifer will pretty much work. You’ll just want to avoid any toxic species like Hemlock and Yew. Please always ID carefully before using any foraged material. 

pine and Lemon Vinegar Cleaning Solution Concentrate

Fill a clean glass jar with pine sprigs that has been left to dry out overnight.

Grate in some lemon rind. Amount is to your liking.

If you have dried orange peels on hand and looking to use them, toss a few here.

Pour enough white vinegar to cover the balsam and peels . 

Let mixture sit in a cool, dark location for 3 weeks. 

Give the jar a few gentle shakes throughout that time.

Strain.

To use:

Dilute concentrate with water in 50/50 solution.

Pour into spray bottle.

This cleanser can be used on most surfaces, but avoid using on any stone or wood surfaces.