Vodka is not only used to make cocktails. It can also make a great green cleaner. It is efficient for all kinds of surfaces including mirrors, countertops, bathroom tile and faucets. If you’re thinking about switching to green cleaning, then vodka is the right answer for you. Because it has high alcohol content, it can disinfect and kill mildew and mold. In addition, it can make your fixtures shine.

If you’re anxious about the smell, worry no more because vodka odor dissipates in a couple of minutes. Moreover, if you mix vodka with essential oils having antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, you’ll obtain a fresh scent. Furthermore, essential oils have numerous health benefits. For instance, lavender can be used to relax the nervous system and essential oils are biodegradable and eco – friendly.

You should start making this cleaning cocktail right away. It’s cheap, effective and it takes 5 minutes to prepare. You need essential oils (up to 24 drops), vodka (4 ounces) and water (4 ounces). The ingredient amounts can be multiplied to fit your spray bottle.

You can use one type of essential oil or a combination. You also need a funnel and a measuring cup. These tools are helpful for any kind of homemade products. Measure the water and the vodka, and put them in the spray bottle. The essential oils can be added after you mix the water with the vodka. Make sure you shake the bottle after you add all the ingredients. Keep the bottle away from heat or direct sunlight. You can use the mixture anytime you want. All you have to do is spray the dirty surfaces and wipe off with a cloth. The tougher cleaning jobs require a scrub brush or a tooth brush.

There are numerous combinations of essential oils that you can try. It all depends on your mood. For example, you can try tea tree with lavender; it disinfects and relaxes at the same time. Peppermint and lavender will spice up the cleaning and orange and lavender will lift your spirits. Additionally, your mood can be brightened with lemon. You can also use thyme, bergamot, rosemary, cinnamon, oregano, clove, lime, grapefruit or eucalyptus.

When using aromatic vodka cleaner, you should follow these tips. If you use it for mold, then you must let the alcohol work for a couple of minutes and then rinse it off. After you get out of the shower, don’t forget to spray the above solution on tiles to stop mildew and mold growth. Additionally, the mixture can disinfect light switches, doorknobs and any other surface in the house. Finally, you can use vodka spray cleaner as a deodorizer. Spray it into the air and it will linger for a couple of hours.