3 to 4 sticks cinnamon
3 bay leaves
1/4 c. whole cloves
1/2 unpeeled lemon, sliced into wedges
1/2 unpeeled orange, sliced into wedges
1 qt. water

Place ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer as long as desired, adding more water as needed. Cool and refrigerate between uses. Discard when no longer effective.