I love the idea of Febreze.  What I don't love is the fact that it's loaded with chemicals that I'd rather not spray on every surface that we touch.  Not to mention the price of $4+/bottle.  Hello!  NOT paying that!  Surely there's something cheaper...with less chemicals to boot!

What do you know?  There IS!

All you need is 3 simple ingredients:

• Vinegar
• Water
• A spray bottle (which you can get at discount and dollar stores for $1 if you don't have one to reuse).  

The directions are equally as simple:

• Fill the bottle 1/2 way with vinegar.
• Add water to the top. 
• Shake...and spray on the desired surfaces.

Yes.  It's really that simple!

If you want to add a little scent, you can add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice and/or some essential oils (tea tree oil is a great disinfectant, but isn't safe for use around pets).

To speed up drying time, add a couple tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to your mixture.

(What I do if I add lemon juice, essential oils, or alcohol is add those things FIRST, add water to fill 1/2 the bottle then add the vinegar to fill the rest of the way.  Basically, I have the other ingredients take up water space.)

Remember to shake your bottle before each use.