20drops lemon, orange, or grapefruit essential oil (optional)
Instructions
First, dry the peels, either by tearing them into dime-sized pieces and letting them sit for 3-4 days OR by placing them in a food dehydrator at 100ºF for 6-8 hours (time will vary widely depending on the thickness of the peel and the size of the pieces).
When the peels are fully dry, place them in a spice grinder or blender and pulverize them into a fine powder. (Alternatively, you could zest the fresh peels, dehydrate the zest, then skip this step.)
Mix the citrus peel powder with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Place in a shaker container or small Mason jar and use on sinks, counters, stovetops, and even (non-wood) floors. Store in a dry place.
Notes
If you're not crazy about using borax, feel free to leave it out. It's merely here as a brightener.