Some of the best household cleaners use ingredients you already have.
Our recipes make it easy to whip up your own homemade cleaners.
Some of the besthousehold cleanerscome from ingredients in your pantry.
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Whip up your own homemade cleaners that are easy on your wallet and the earth.
Must-Have Natural Cleaning Essentials
Stock your cleaning caddy with these household ingredients.
Many of these natural cleaning ingredients can be used on their own or in variousDIY natural homemade cleaners.
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This DIY natural cleaning recipe works with any essential oil, so choose one that smells best.
What You Need:
To make:
Sprinkle the homemade deodorizer onto carpets as needed.
Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes beforevacuuming up.
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Must-Try Homemade Cleaners
Ditch the chemicals!
These homemade cleaners will help you achieve a sparkling space with ingredients from around the house.
Baking soda and vinegar can also tackle any number of jobs.
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Homemade Air Freshener
Make your home smell amazing naturally!
Place ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Fill about three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil.
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Reduce to a simmer to infuse the house with a naturally fresh aroma.
(Do not leave unattended.)
Homemade Laundry Detergent and Rinse Aid
Skip expensive detergents and save money with these simple laundry recipes.
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(you’re free to also look for soap flakes online.)
Mix all ingredients in a large container.
Store in a lidded jar.
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Use two tablespoons for a light load and four tablespoons for a large or dirty load.Wash as normal.
Homemade Rinse Aid:
Add the drops to the container of vinegar.
Use 14 cup in the rinse cycle.
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Watch and see more ways to get grout looking new again.
Homemade Upholstery-Freshening Spray
Eliminate odors from upholsterywith this natural homemade cleaner.
Baking soda absorbs unpleasant smells, while essential oils refresh the air.
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Customize the strength of the scent by varying the jot down and amount of essential oils used.
Spray over upholstery whenever it needs freshening.
Instead, try this DIY natural cleaning product, which requires just three ingredients.
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Add all ingredients to a 32-ounce spray bottle and mist into the air as needed.
Vodka is a favorite for homemade cleaners.
It contains ethyl alcohol, a main ingredient in many store-bought air fresheners.
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Any kind of vodka will work, so there’s no need to spring for a top-shelf bottle.
Invest in a small stack of soft cotton or microfiber cloths for best results.
Add all ingredients to a 24-ounce spray bottle.
Use on windows or glass fronts of appliances.
Homemade Natural Floor Cleaner
Vinegar is the go-to ingredient toclean floorsthe natural way.
Use it as a natural cleaning product to get floors spic and span.
Mix together distilled water and vinegar in a bucket and use to mop your floors.
Vinegar and other acidic cleaners should not be used on stone floors.
It’s important to match the throw in of stain to the kind of cleaner you use.
Mix ingredients into a paste and apply to the stained area.
Let it dry for 24 hours and vacuum.
The paste kills bacteria and acts as a deodorizer while removing the stain.
After vacuuming, clean the area with water to remove residue.
Blot well with a clean, dry cloth.
Always test in an inconspicuous spot first.
Homemade Dusting Spray
Easily wipe away dust with a DIY spray from green cleaning specialistLeslie Reichert.
Boil the water, add the tea bags, and let the mix cool.
Put the mixture into a spray bottle with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
To use, lightly spray the mixture on a microfiber cloth and dust.
This is especially helpful for people with skin conditions or immunological challenges who need a very clean environment.
Keep these and any cleaning products out of reach of animals at all times.
