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Home » 10 DIY Cleaning Products–You Already Have the Ingredients On Hand
10 DIY Cleaning Products–You Already Have the Ingredients On Hand

10 DIY Cleaning Products–You Already Have the Ingredients On Hand

05/21/2018 By Deborah T

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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

  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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:

JordanAuthorBioPicMy 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!

 

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Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

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.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

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.

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