Well, hey there, darlin’!
Come sit a spell and let Granny B show ya how to make the prettiest-smellin’, greenest-cleanin’ spray this side of the Mississippi. We’re whippin’ up a Citrus Vinegar Cleaning Spray that’ll shine your counters like Aunt May’s silver on Sunday. It’s simple, sassy, and smells like sunshine in a bottle.
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Supplies Needed:
- Citrus peels (lemon, orange, grapefruit—whatever you’ve got!)
- White distilled vinegar (the workhorse of Southern homes)
- Mason jar (quart-sized, or any ol’ jar with a lid)
- Spray bottle (preferably glass, but we ain’t judgin’)
- Optional: A sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick for a little extra sass
Tools Needed:
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Cutting board
- Funnel (unless you like livin’ dangerously)
- Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Peel Your Citrus
Granny’s Sass: “Get to peelin’, darlin’, like you’re gettin’ ready for Sunday marmalade!”
Picture This: Bright citrus peels curlin’ up on a wooden board, next to a jar just waitin’ to be filled with Southern sunshine.
Step 2: Fill the Jar
Granny’s Sass: “Pack them peels in like you’re stuffin’ Aunt Loretta’s deviled eggs tray—don’t be shy!”
Picture This: A mason jar overflowing with colorful peels, nestled by the windowsill in a sunbeam.
Step 3: Pour in the Vinegar
Granny’s Sass: “Drown them peels like a June bug in sweet tea—fill ‘er to the top!”
Picture This: Golden vinegar gluggin’ into the jar, soft light catching the citrus glow.
Step 4: Let it Sit and Steep
Granny’s Sass: “Now set it aside for 2 weeks—patience, sugar, just like waitin’ on good pound cake to bake.”
Picture This: A cozy windowsill with a labeled jar steeping like a good Southern secret.
Step 5: Strain and Pour
Granny’s Sass: “Strain out the peels and pour that golden potion into your spray bottle—like bottlin’ up a summer breeze.”
Picture This: Clear liquid being poured through cheesecloth into a dainty little bottle with a vintage label.
Finished Product:
Well butter my biscuit—look at that! You’ve got yourself a beautiful, eco-friendly cleaning spray that smells divine and works like a charm. Tuck it under your sink or set it out on a shelf, lookin’ all cute and capable. It’s the Southern belle of cleaning sprays!
Picture This:
A vintage glass spray bottle with a handwritten label that says “Citrus Vinegar Cleaner” sits on a floral dish towel. In the background, you see lemons, rosemary, and a glimmer of sunlight peeking through gingham curtains. The whole scene whispers, “Clean and classy, honey.”
Love, Granny B ❤️
