Did you know you can make your own cleaning products from ordinary pantry items? Instead of running to the store every time you need to clean your home, mix up a few of these do-it-yourself solutions. Of course, you’ll save time and money.
Better yet, you’ll be doing your home and the environment a favor by using only natural ingredients for your cleaning products.
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10 DIY Cleaning Products
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All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Rosemary sprig and lemon rind for a fresh scent (optional)
Directions:
Combine in a spray bottle and shake before using.
Use for:
- Kitchen counters
- Bathroom counters
- Sinks
- Appliances
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Heavy-Duty Cleaning Spray
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbs. ammonia
- 1 Tbs. dish soap
Directions:
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle and shake to combine. Then spray onto surfaces and wipe clean.
Use for:
- Tough spots on kitchen counters
- Sinks with dried-on stains
- Stovetops with baked-on grease
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Glass Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
- 2 drops essential oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbs. white vinegar
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and shake to combine. Then spray the solution onto surfaces and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Use for:
- Windows
- Mirrors
- Other glass items in the home
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Heavy-Duty Scrubbing Formula
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup dish soap
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 5 drops essential oil
- 3 drops water
Directions:
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Then apply a small amount of formula to a sponge or cloth and scrub. Lastly, wipe up the formula with a damp cloth.
Use for:
- Baked-on grease
- Stubborn stains on kitchen counters
- Kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Bathtub and shower floors
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Hardwood Floor Cleaner
Ingredients:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 gallon warm water
- 3 drops essential oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a 2-gallon bucket then use for mopping.
Use for:
- Sealed hardwood floors
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Disinfecting Spray
Ingredients:
- ½ cup vodka
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 10 drops essential oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. Then spray surfaces and leave solution on for 10 minutes. Lastly, wipe dry with paper towels or a microfiber cloth.
Use for:
- Kitchen counters
- Bathroom counters
- Any hard surface that needs to be germ-free
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide
- ½ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup liquid soap
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
- 10 drops essential oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a bowl. Then stir until thoroughly combined. Use a funnel to pour the solution into a squeeze bottle. Then, squeeze the solution around the toilet rim and leave on for 10 minutes. Lastly, scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
Use for:
- Toilets
- Bathtub rings
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Air Freshener
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbs. baking soda
- 5 drops essential oil
Directions:
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle and shake. Mist lightly, while shaking often, in any room you want to freshen.
Use for:
- Kitchen odors
- Bathroom odors
- To freshen the entire home
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Reusable Cleaning Wipes
Ingredients:
- Scraps of cloth (old t-shirts work great for this)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 20-30 drops essential oil
Directions:
Stack the cloths in a container. Combine the other ingredients, mixing well. Pour the solution over the cloths. Put a lid on the container and wait for the solution to soak completely into the fabric. Use them to wipe surfaces. Launder the used cloths and repeat for a fresh batch.
Use for:
- Kitchen counters
- Bathroom counters
- Appliances
- Other hard surfaces
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Dusting Spray
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 10 drops essential oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use, then spray directly onto items that need to be dusted. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
Use for:
- Shelves
- Wood furniture
- Windowsills
Safety tip: Remember to never combine ammonia with bleach, as this causes toxic fumes. Be sure to check labels before combining any ingredients.
Guest Post Author Bio:
My name is Jordan and I am an editor at DIYerHacks. I love to work on different projects that reuse and recycle materials. I love the feeling of working with my hands and making something from nothing out of them! When I’m not working on a project, I usually spend my downtown hanging with friends and attempting to live my best life!
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
This blog celebrates all things home.
