Thanks for sharing. I will try this tomorrow! I need to buy a few things.

Thank you Chemistry Mom, all of that does make sense. I wish I could say I thought of all of that when I was concocting the potion, but I am much more simple….what works to get rid of dirt?!?! But thank you for sharing WHY it works! Lyn

I have used both apple cider and distilled vinegar, the furniture does not smell like vinegar. The soap and oil – regardless of the scent – negates the vinegar smell. I had the same apprehension about using it, but all I could smell was a light peppermint scent. Hope that helps!! Lyn

I do hope you remember your high school chemistry! Everything is made of chemicals! Hydrogen peroxide is water with an extra hydrogen and is a strong oxidizer. Vinegar is acetic acid. Dishwashing liquid is made of amphipathic molecules that contain polar or charged hydrophilic groups (heads) at the end of long lipophilic hydrocarbon groups. You have a good recipe that works, because the chemicals you have chosen attract dirt and grease.