This recipe has a little bit of mildly toxic borax in it. Although technically not a disinfectant, borax is reputed to have antifungal and antiseptic qualities. This recipe should be kept out of direct contact with your bird and should not be used on any of the bird's items, but is a good substitute for commercial products to use in and around your house.

Ingredients - Liquid soap or detergent, white distilled vinegar, borax, purified water and an essential oil for fragrance and a clean 16-ounce trigger spray bottle.

Mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of borax. Fill the rest of the bottle with very hot water. Shake until the borax is dissolved. Add 1/4 cup of liquid soap or 1/8 cup of liquid detergent last. To scent, add 10 to 15 drops of an essential oil like lemon or lavender. Use purified or distilled water for this recipe.

Use this spray as you would any other all-purpose household cleaner on refrigerator, walls, tile, showers and toilets. It is not as chemically powerful as commercial cleaners, but if you give it a little more time, it works just as well.

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