Creating DIY natural cleaning products for your entire home is not only effective but also eco-friendly. Here are 8 recipes you can try:
- All-Purpose Cleaner:
- Ingredients: 1 cup distilled water, 1 cup white vinegar, 20-30 drops essential oil (e.g., lemon, lavender, tea tree).
- Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before use. Use on countertops, sinks, and surfaces.
- Glass Cleaner:
- Ingredients: 1 cup distilled water, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Instructions: Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. Spray on windows and mirrors and wipe with a lint-free cloth.
- Wood Cleaner and Polish:
- Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 10 drops lemon essential oil.
- Instructions: Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well. Spray onto a microfiber cloth and wipe wooden surfaces clean. Buff with a dry cloth.
- Bathroom Scrub:
- Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup liquid Castile soap, 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, 10-20 drops tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil.
- Instructions: Mix ingredients in a bowl to form a paste. Apply to surfaces like tubs, sinks, and tiles. Scrub with a sponge or brush and rinse thoroughly.
- Floor Cleaner:
- Ingredients: 1 gallon warm water, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda, 10 drops essential oil (optional, for fragrance).
- Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bucket. Use a mop to clean floors. No need to rinse.
- Air Freshener:
- Ingredients: 1 cup distilled water, 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol, 15-20 drops essential oil (e.g., lavender, peppermint, citrus).
- Instructions: Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. Spray into the air as needed.
- Oven Cleaner:
- Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda, water (as needed to form a paste), white vinegar (for spraying).
- Instructions: Sprinkle baking soda inside the oven. Add water gradually to form a thick paste. Let sit overnight. In the morning, spray with white vinegar and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Fabric Softener:
- Ingredients: 1 cup white vinegar, 20-30 drops essential oil (optional).
- Instructions: Mix vinegar and essential oil (if using) in a container. Add 1/4 cup to the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine for each load.
These DIY natural cleaning products are safe, effective, and customizable to your preferences. They also help reduce exposure to harsh chemicals often found in commercial cleaners.
