Orange Vinegar (a “green” cleaner) 

When I saw the idea to steep the vinegar in orange peels, I marveled at how that could be a simple, clever, and inexpensive way to turn ordinary vinegar into a boutique-type cleaner (which could probably fetch ten times it’s value!).  But would the orange essence or the vinegar smell dominate?  Mind you, the vinegar smell never bothered me, but I do love that fresh, sweet smell of an orange being peeled .

INGREDIENTS 

1 16-ounce canning jar

2 oranges, peels only (eat the insides!)

vinegar to cover

INSTRUCTIONS 

1-Curl the peels around the inside of the jar.

2-I used two large oranges and would not have been able to fit another peel.  If your oranges are small and you could fit another peel, feel free to add one more.  

3-Pour vinegar into the jar to cover the peels and close tightly.  Store in the cupboard for two weeks, then transfer the vinegar to a spray bottle and use for all your cleaning purposes =D 

*Note*I like to dilute the vinegar with 50% water for general cleaning.