I am always thirsty, and have made it a habit to carry water around with me wherever I go.  I do get picky about my water, though, and the things that might be growing in the bottle after a few weeks of carrying around all that wet stuff.  That’s why I like to wash my bottles with a natural cleanser that I can make myself from ingredients I have lying around the house.  This recipe is also great for any tough stains on dishes; tea stains, red wine, etc…

Into a water bottle I will pour:

❤ 4 spoonfuls of baking soda

❤ 6 spoonfuls of vinegar

❤ Juice from 1/2 of a citrus

❤ 2 drops of castille or dish soap

❤ A few drops of tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract (either of these is sure zap scary bacteria)

Then I put the top on the bottle and shake it around a few times, making sure to open the bottle to relieve pressure every couple of shakes.  If there are some stubborn stains, I pour my mixture in a big pot and let my bottles soak for a few hours.

This recipe is also great for cleaning your sink; just pour these ingredients in with your dishwater and your sink should sparkle like a diamond!  Happy washing!

xo

brittany