Homemade Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner

Use this to clean counters, appliances, kids toys, bathrooms etc.


Homemade All Purpose Cleaner (18 oz)
1 tbsp of Borax powder (find it in the laundry aisle of your supermarket)
3 tbsps of white vinegar
2 cups of water
1 tablespoon of dish soap
2 drops Tea Tree Oil (optional - this helps kill bacteria)
4 drop of essential oil such as orange or lemon for fragrance (optional)

Mix together and put in a spray bottle. 

Cost Breakdown:
- Borax (76 oz) = $2.98 = $.04/oz
    .5 oz = 1 Tbs
    .5 oz x $.04 = $.02

- White Vinegar 1 gallon/128oz = $1.79 (generic brand)
    $1.79/128 oz = $.01/oz
    .5o z = 1 Tbs
    3 Tbs = $.03

- Dish Soap (Seventh Generation) 25 oz = $3.00
    $3.00/25 oz = $.12
    .5 oz = 1 Tbs
    .5 oz x $.12 = $.06

One 18oz batch = $.006/oz
Total Cost = $.11
If I were to make a 32 oz bottle to compare to Lysol my solution would cost $.19!

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Spray 32 oz - $7.37
    - $.23/oz

Total Savings:
Lysol 32 oz: $7.37 - My solution 32 oz $.23 = $7.14 Savings!