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All-Natural Bleach Alternative
Three simple ingredients combine to create a 100% natural bleach alternative that is safe for cleaning and laundry
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Cleaning Recipe, Home
Cuisine:
DIY
Keyword:
cleaning
Yield:
1
gallon
Author:
Lindsey Johnson
Cost:
$10
Equipment
Gallon-size bottle or plastic jug
Materials
1 ½
cups
3% hydrogen peroxide
½
cup
lemon juice
12
cups
filtered water
Instructions
Combine the ingredients in a gallon-size bottle.
Use to disinfect, whiten laundry, and clean.
Notes
Because it contains water and lemon juice, this should be used pretty quickly. Store in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 weeks. If needed, halve the recipe to make a smaller batch.