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Most Branch Basics Starter Kits include reusable bottles with convenient fill lines that make it easy to mix the correct ratio of Concentrate to water for each cleaning solution.

But if you ordered Branch Basics Concentrate on its own and want to use your own spray bottles, you may be wondering:

What dilution ratios should you use?

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to dilute Branch Basics Concentrate so you can make your own.

We’ve got you covered!

Key Takeaways

• Branch Basics Concentrate can be diluted with water to create multiple cleaning solutions, allowing you to replace many household cleaners with one product.
  

• Different cleaning tasks require different dilution ratios, such as 1:11 for all-purpose cleaner and 1:5 for bathroom cleaner.
  

• You can easily use your own spray bottles, as long as you follow the correct concentrate-to-water ratios.

Branch Basics Dilution Ratios for Common Bottle Sizes

If you’re using your own bottles instead of the ones included in our Starter Kits, here’s how to mix the correct solution.

For 16-ounce or 24-ounce bottles

Have 16-ounce or 24-ounce spray bottles and want to know how much Concentrate and water to use? Here's the breakdown:

If you have 16-ounce spray bottles:

• All-Purpose Cleaner - 1.33 oz Concentrate and the rest water

• Bathroom Cleaner - 2.66 oz Concentrate and the rest water

• Streak-Free Cleaner - 1 drop Branch Basics Concentrate to 16 oz. distilled water

If you have 24-ounce spray bottles:

• All-Purpose Cleaner - 2 oz Concentrate and the rest water
  
• Bathroom Cleaner - 4 oz Concentrate and the rest water
  
• Streak-Free Cleaner - 1 drop Branch Basics Concentrate to 24 oz. distilled water

General Dilution Ratios for Any Bottle Size

Not using a 16-ounce or 24-ounce bottle? Here's how to dilute our Branch Basics Concentrate with water for any size bottle:  

• For an All-Purpose cleaner - 1 part Branch Basics Concentrate to 11 parts water
  
• For a Bathroom cleaner - 1 part Branch Basics Concentrate to 5 parts water
  
• For a Streak-Free cleaner - 1 drop Branch Basics Concentrate to 24 oz. distilled water 
  
• For a Foaming Hand Wash - 1 part Branch Basics Concentrate to 4 parts water
  
• Laundry Solution* - 1 part Branch Basics Concentrate to 2 parts water

*For laundry, you'll use 1 tablespoon of the solution for a regular-sized load. You'll need a little more for larger loads or heavily soiled loads of laundry.

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More Ways to Use Branch Basics

Our versatile cleaning system helps you replace every toxic cleaner in your home with one simple solution! Check out more in these articles:

• How To Use Branch Basics All-Purpose Solution: Complete Guide 
• How To Use Branch Basics Bathroom Solution: Complete Guide 
  
• How To Use Branch Basics Streak-Free: Complete Guide
• How To Use Branch Basics Foaming Wash: Complete Guide 

Check out our full User Guide for more ideas, and for an easier way to refill your safe cleaning solutions, order one of our Starter Kits.

FAQs

How do you dilute Branch Basics Concentrate?

Dilution depends on the cleaning task. For example, an all-purpose cleaner uses a 1:11 ratio of concentrate to water, while bathroom cleaner uses a 1:5 ratio.

Can I use my own spray bottles with Branch Basics?

Yes. You can use any bottle size as long as you follow the correct Branch Basics dilution ratios.

Do I need distilled water for Branch Basics?

Distilled water is recommended for streak-free cleaner to prevent mineral spots on glass and mirrors. For most other solutions, regular water works well.