Home-Made Cleaning Vinegar

Rose & Sage

Vinegar Solution

This is what I have cleaned my home with for years! The counters, floors, mirrors - everything! 

It is easy to make and lasts awhile - I make about a gallon at a time and I recycle old glass jars of various sizes (usually big ones) and mix about 60% vinegar with 40% rose & sage tea. 

Click [HERE] to buy a bag of this mixture to get yourself started!

Why is this important?

Unfortunately, most of the products sold to us in the United States are toxic poison that attacks our lymphatic systems and takes a toll on our entire body. As we learn about this, it can be overwhelming. MY JOB IS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU! 

One step at a time, one change at a time. Consistency creates change. 

Each toxic product that we replace with a non-toxic, natural item takes us one step closer to chemical liberation. 

How to make: 

I bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once it is boiling, I turn off the heart and add about an oz each of rose petals and white sage leaves. 

Get creative! You can use lemon and orange peels, thyme, rosemary, any herbs you’d like! I recommend making sure the herbs are anti-microbial and have a strong scent as the essential oils help to clean the surfaces. (Please share your favorites in the comments of this blog post) 

I stir the herbs in, cover the pot, and allow it to steep overnight. 

The next morning, I strain the tea and I fill random jars (everclear jars, old wine bottles with lids from friends, etc.) 60% full with vinegar and the rest with the tea. 

I bought a 4 pack of the large amber spray bottles and I filled them with my cleaning solutions. 

Why I chose this recipe: 

Rose: The rose petals help to soften the sharpness of the vinegar and rounds out the acidity of vinegar. It adds a pleasant aroma and color that does not stain anything. Rose petals do contain polyphenols, flavonoids, and light tannins which help to fight bacteria - but I mostly use rose for the positive energetic shift it brings into my home. 

Roses are energetically protective. They help to clean the energy and create a sense of peace and calm in the home. The heart-centered energy of rose petals help to soothe and regulate the nervous system and create space for more love to enter. 

White sage: White sage brings the energetic and protective energy up a notch while also bringing strong anti-microbial properties to the table. White sage contains essential oils, cineole, camphor and trace amounts of thujone. These compounds may not be medical grade disinfectants, but they work great for the common household. 

These two herbs combined create a smell that is calming yet uplifting at the same time and they are a power couple when it comes to cleansing - physically and energetically. 

Vinegar: The active component in vinegar is acetic acid. Acetic acid works to break down bacterial cell membranes, disrupt some pathogens, inhibit mold growth, and reduce certain food-borne bacteria on surfaces. Vinegar helps to break down grease, dissolve sticky residue, remove splatter and clean counters and stove tops. Vinegar helps to dissolve mineral deposits and neutralize odors.  

I buy the a gallon or two of white vinegar from the grocery store - I am not too picky about it, but get whichever you want! (Just remember that Bill Gates bought Braggs apple cider vinegar)

That's it! A small amount of work and you're set for a couple of months on your cleaning solution! Please share your recipes, feedback, or any questions that you may have below in the comments!

Click [HERE] to buy a bag of rose petals & sage from Community Nourishment to get started!

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