DIY Natural Cleaner Recipes {using simple ingredients}

Homemade Cleaners (that actually work)

Making your own cleaning supplies is a great way to save money, reduce waste, and cut back on the amount of chemicals entering your home.

Purchasing a few key ingredients will give you a good start on making your own cleaning products, including the following (these links go to Amazon so you know what you’re looking for — you can find most of these items at Walmart, Target, or your grocery store):

• Fels Naptha soap (also AMAZING for cleaning grass stains/dirt off baseball pants)
• White vinegar
• Borax
• Baking soda
• Dish soap
• Kosher salt
• Cornstarch
• Washing soda
• Citric acid
• Quality spray bottle

Here’s a list of common cleaning products, ingredients needed to make it, and links to different recipes and variations!

Laundry detergent

Common ingredients: washing soda, Borax, soap, water

Making homemade laundry soap into a gift (How Does She)

Borax Laundry Detergent

Natural Laundry Detergent (powder and liquid recipes)

Dishwasher Detergent

Common ingredients: washing soda, Borax, citric acid, kosher salt

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Agent (DIY Natural)

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent (Thrifty Nifty Mommy)

Bathroom Cleaner

Common ingredients: white vinegar, baking soda, dishsoap

Homemade Bathroom Cleaners (drain, shower, mirror and more)

Homemade Bathroom Cleaner (Crunchy Betty)

Tub, Tile and Grout Cleaner (Pop Sugar)

Window Cleaner

Common ingredients: white vinegar, cornstarch, rubbing alcohol, water

Homemade Glass Cleaner That Works (Fabulessly Frugal)

Battle of the Homemade Glass Cleaners (Crunchy Betty)

Carpet & Stain Cleaner

Common ingredients: white vinegar, water

Homemade Carpet Cleaner (Hillbilly Housewife)

How to Remove Tough Carpet Stains (One Good Thing by Jillee)

Magic Eraser Sponges

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers on Amazon (Costco has a great deal on these as well!)

Homemade Mr. Clean Eraser (The Thrifty Couple)

Or try using these eco-friendly melamine sponges — just add water!

Pest Control

Homemade Ant Killer (sugar, water, Borax)

DIY Natural Ant Repeller Spray

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You can also check out Organized Simplicity by Tsh Oxenreider (on Kindle or hardcover). She lists some seriously awesome resources for building your own homemade cleaning supply closet.

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