Making homemade cleaning solutions means recruiting help without the stress of exposing my little guy to toxic chemicals. Not to mention, it’s better for the environment. This means I can put Charlie in his bouncy chair right next to me and not have to worry about bleachy fumes and let Finn go to town with the spray bottle, which is his “candy store.” Double win!

I use 2/3 vinegar to 1/3 water with lavender or verbena essential oils and lemon juice from one lemon.