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25 Apr
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Homemade Natural Cleaners – DIY Household Cleaning Recipes!

You would be forgiven for thinking that homemade natural cleaners don’t do as good of a job as man-made chemicals.

Homemade natural cleaners - DIY household cleaning recipes

We’ve grown up with them in our houses so we assume that they’re the best.

But really, they aren’t the best. They’re harsh on the things you’re cleaning, they’re terrible to breathe in, and many of them have warnings on them saying not to touch them with your bare skin.

Is that really something you want to clean your house with? No, of course not. That’s why natural cleaning is making such a big comeback.

Natural cleaners made with 100% natural ingredients are just as tough as the chemicals you’re familiar with.

The basis for most natural cleaning is vinegar, white vinegar to be precise. It can be used in every room of the house for a variety of different things.

Here’s a recipe for an all purpose cleaner that you can use just about anywhere to clean anything.

For the exceptions to this skip to after the recipe.

Related: How to Clean Your House with Essential Oils

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#1. All Purpose Cleaner with Vinegar

What You Need

  • White Vinegar
  • Citrus peels (orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit or a combination of them all)
  • Citrus essential oils (Optional)

Directions

Fill a 1-2 quart mason jar halfway with citrus peels.

Fill the rest of the jar with vinegar and place lid on top.

Give the mixture a shake and leave it sit for 1-2 weeks. The longer it sits the more potent the cleaner.

After 2 weeks are up remove the peels and strain the vinegar to remove any bits of fruit that may be floating around.

Dilute this with one part water to one part vinegar in a spray bottle.

Add 3-4 drops of essential oil if you like. It will not only aid with the citrus smell it will also add to the cleaning power.

Related: Tips on Cleaning your House with Lemon

What You Should Not Clean with Vinegar

Vinegar should never be used on granite or marble as it can damage those materials over time. A lot of people also find the smell of vinegar a little too pungent.

If you aren’t sure about the smell of vinegar and how it will go over in your house, start by using it in the kitchen and bathroom.

Avoid bedrooms and the living room until you know how your family feels about it. Or you can use an all-purpose cleaner that doesn’t have vinegar like the one below.

#2. All-Purpose Homemade Cleaner without Vinegar

All purpose homemade cleanerWhat You Need

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon castile soap
  • 3-5 drops of essential oil
  • Water

Directions

Add baking soda, soap, and essential oil into a spray bottle then add water to fill the bottle. Shake vigorously.

Tea tree oil and citrus-based essential oils are the best options as they add extra cleaning power, but really any essential oil will do if you only want the nice smell.

#3. Homemade Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner

One of the places I see the most resistance to change is around the toilet. People think that a natural toilet bowl cleaner won’t get the job done, but in fact, it will!

Vinegar and the cleaning power of essential oils are all you need to get your toilet fresh and clean.

Here’s one recipe that I love to use, but you can change which essential oils you’re using. If you’re interested in learning more about cleaning with essential oils check out this article that goes further in depth on the topic.

What You Need

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 7 drops ginger essential oil
  • 7 drops clove essential oil
  • 7 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil

Directions 

Combine ingredients in a glass spray bottle and shake vigorously before using. Let the solution sit for an hour before scrubbing clean.

#4. DIY Natural Oven Cleaner  

Now, I don’t know about you but the oven cleaners you buy from the store have always terrified me. Use rubber gloves, don’t breathe the fumes, don’t use the oven for hours afterward.

Do I really want to then put my food in a cave full of that stuff? No thank you! Here’s a great natural cleaner you can use in your oven that you won’t have to glove up for.

What You Need

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ¼ cup washing soda

Directions

Mix with just enough water to create a paste then apply it to all surfaces in the oven. Let it sit overnight then rinse clean.

Yes! It is THAT simple. Using natural cleaning products is incredibly easy and when you start down the path of cleaning with natural products you aren’t going to want to stop.

#5. DIY Natural Glass Cleaner Recipe

DIY natural glass cleaner recipeHere’s a great glass cleaner you can make using a lemon.

What You Need

  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (Freshly Squeezed)
  • 1 quart water

Directions 

Combine the two in a spray bottle and shake vigorously.

That’s all! That’s the whole recipe and it works great on glass inside and outside of your house. Don’t throw the lemon away after you’ve squeezed out all the juices either.

Check out this great article full of different ways you can clean the house with a lemon. Lemons aren’t just for margaritas anymore. They’re for cleaning microwaves, showers, dishes, and so much more.

#6. DIY Laundry Detergent Recipe

The laundry is another place that can seem incredibly daunting to make your own soap for. But it is just as simple as any of the other recipes I’ve shared so far. Have a look at this recipe which is easy to store and very gentle on your clothes.

What You Need 

  • 5 oz. castile soap finely grated
  • 1 cup washing soda
  • ½ cup baking Soda
  • ½ cup citric acid
  • ¼ coarse sea salt

Directions 

Mix the ingredients and store in an airtight container. Add 1-2 tbs of detergent to every load of laundry.

If you want you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to get a wonderful fresh scent in your laundry. Or if strong scents bother you leave essential oils out completely!

Some essential oils you might consider using are lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, palmarosa, cedarwood (great for dealing with moths!), or spearmint.

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DIY Natural Cleaners – Final Thoughts 

If you’re looking for glass bottles to put your DIY cleaning solutions in here are a few you should check out. The best ones are brown or blue to keep out the sun and allow your cleaner to last longer. Or you can just make small batches as and when you need it.

Related: How to Clean Wood Floors with Vinegar

Have you tried homemade natural cleaners before? Feel free to share in the comment section.

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