Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about making your own homemade cleaning products? Why not just buy something? Why go through the hassle of making your own?
Well, I have been doing it for years and this is what I found:
Making homemade cleaning products limits your exposure to the chemicals that conventional cleaners are made from. It is easy to do, saves money and helps keep your family healthy.
And, all of the ingredients you can find right in your local market or on Amazon.
What Are Conventional Cleaning Products Made Of?
Most of them are made from harmful chemicals that can be detrimental to your health. Many of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, and other health problems.
They can also be harmful to the environment.
In addition, conventional cleaning products often contain fragrances that can trigger allergies and asthma.
Why Make Your Own Homemade Cleaning Products?
If you’re like most people, you probably have a cabinet full of store-bought cleaning products. But have you ever thought about making your own?
There are plenty of reasons to do so.
Homemade cleaning products are often cheaper than store-bought versions.
Most store-bought cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can pollute us, the air and water.
When you make your own cleaning products, you can choose natural ingredients that are just as effective but much gentler on our health and the health of the planet.
Plus, it’s simply satisfying to know that you can clean your home with products that you made yourself!
So next time you need to restock your cleaning supplies, why not give DIY a try?
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Ingredients:
- 7 ounces of washing soda
- 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of castile soap
- 5 cups of water
Directions:
First, you will need to mix the baking soda, washing soda, and citric acid together in a bowl.
Then, slowly add the hot water and stir until the ingredients are fully dissolved.
Next, pour the mixture into a Mason jar or other container with a lid, and store in a cool, dry place.
I like reusing vinegar jugs. If you don’t have one, you can get a plastic jug here.
To Use:
Place your clothing in the washer first (this allows for the soap to distribute more evenly).
Add 1-2 tablespoon of detergent to each load of laundry.
You may need to adjust this amount depending on the size of the load.
Homemade Dish Soap
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of castile soap
- ¼ cup of water
Directions:
First, combine the castile soap and water in a soap dispenser
Then, give a little shake until the ingredients are fully combined.
To Use:
Just pump onto a sponge to wash the dishes or place a small amount onto a wet cloth to clean the counters.
Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- essential oils (optional)
Directions:
To make a homemade all-purpose cleaner, combine the vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
Give a little shake and that’s it.
To Use:
Spray on all hard surfaces like windows, mirrors, counters and tile floors.
Do not use on granite counters as this will etch the surface.
Homemade Glass Cleaner
Ingredients:
– ½ cup white vinegar
– ¼ cup water
Directions:
To start, combine the vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
Then, shake until the ingredients are fully combined.
If desired, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance.
You can add the water or just use the vinegar straight.
To Use:
Fairly obvious.. spray on any glass surfaces the same way you would use a conventional glass cleaner.
(This is the same recipe as the all-purpose cleaner so, you can clean a lot of surfaces with just one product.)
Homemade Furniture Polish
Ingredients:
– ½ cup olive oil or almond oil
– ¼ cup white vinegar
Directions:
To make homemade furniture polish, combine the olive oil or almond oil and vinegar in a mason jar.
Shake until the ingredients are fully combined.
To Use:
Add a small amount onto a microfiber cloth and polish any wood surfaces. Start with a small amount and adjust to the size of the area.
Homemade Carpet Cleaner
Ingredients:
– ½ cup baking soda
– ¼ cup white vinegar
– ¼ cup water
Directions:
To make homemade carpet cleaner, mix the baking soda, vinegar, and water together in a bowl.
Then, stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
Next, pour the cleaner into a Mason jar or other container with a lid, and store in a cool, dry place.
To Use:
Use a sponge or cloth to dab the area that needs to be cleaned. For full carpet cleaning, just sprinkle some baking soda over the carpet and then vacuum up.
Homemade Soft Scrub
Ingredients:
– ¼ cup white vinegar
– ¼ cup baking soda
– ⅛ cup water
Directions:
To begin, mix the baking soda, vinegar, and water together in a mason jar.
Then, shake until the ingredients are fully combined.
To Use:
Apply one tablespoon of soft scrub to any dirty surface and scrub until clean.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Works great for the bottom of the tub or anywhere there is soap scum.
Homemade Drain Cleaner
Ingredients:
– ½ cup baking soda
– ¼ cup white vinegar
Directions:
To make homemade drain cleaner, pour the baking soda on the drain.
Then, pour the white vinegar over top.
You will see that it will begin to foam up.
Let sit for about 10 minutes.
Finish with pouring hot water over the drain.
For really tough clogs, repeat the process.
If this still doesn’t work, look at getting these drain snakes. They work wonders!
Conclusion
There you have it… homemade cleaning products that are non-toxic and effective.
These recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Give them a try and see how much better your home can feel with just a little bit of elbow grease.
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Do you have any homemade recipes of your own? Please share below!
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