Homemade Bleach for Cleaning Safe, effective, and dont smell like bleach! For cleaning, you want oomph, and a 50-50 blend of 3% H2o2 and water seems pretty standard by the scientific community to sufficiently deal with common household bacterias, viruses, and molds. Of course, I always like things a little more potent, so sometimes I skip adding the water altogether. (Shhh… don’t tell. It’s not quite as frugal, but it makes me feel good.) makes 1 quart 2 cups hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) 2 tablespoons lemon juice OR 1/2 teaspoon citric acid 2 cups water 10 drops lemon essential oil Store in dark or covered bottles, as exposure to light will weaken the solution. Lasts up to 1 month in a clear bottle, 2-3 months in a dark bottle.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 22:48:38 +0000