Keeping your home clean does not need to be complicated or expensive. There are simple homemade cleaning supplies you can mix from everyday items you likely already have at home. Whether you don’t want the added chemicals or need a quick fix, here are some popular cleaning supplies to easily make at home.
Here are Some Popular Homemade Cleaning Supplies:
1. All-Purpose Cleaning Supplies
An easy way to make an all-purpose cleaner at home is to use vinegar. Simply combine ½ cup of vinegar with 13 ounces of hot water, 15 drops of the essential oil of your choice, and some lemon in a spray bottle.
If you want to make a cleaner without any vinegar, that is also an option. Simply combine a ¼ cup of vodka, 2¾ cup of water, ¼ teaspoon of lavender oil, and 1/8 teaspoon of tea tree oil. Mix this all in a clean spray bottle.
2. Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer has become one of the most popular homemade cleaning supplies in recent years. To make your own at home, simply combine 2/3 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1/3 of a cup of pure aloe vera and 5-10 drops of essential oil. Mix these ingredients well for an effective hand sanitizer.
3. Kitchen Cleaning Supplies
You can make a kitchen cleaner with just a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. All you need is some baking soda and warm water. Simply mix four tablespoons of baking soda with one quart of warm water to make this cleaning solution.
4. Homemade Glass Cleaner
You can also use homemade cleaning supplies for washing windows and mirrors. To make this at home, you’ll need rubbing alcohol with a 70% concentration. Mix a ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with 2 cups of water and a ½ cup of vinegar. For a fresh scent, add 10-12 drops of your favorite essential oil.
5. Brass Cleaning Supplies
A homemade solution for cleaning brass includes a mixture of white vinegar and table salt. Mix 1tsp salt with a half cup of vinegar, then just enough flour to make a paste. Apply this with a damp sponge to get your brass looking as shiny as ever.
6. Grease Cleaning Supplies
To clean grease, simply use a ½ cup of sudsy ammonia. This ingredient will work wonders on your oven and range.
7. Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning your bathroom has never been easier. For a homemade solution, combine 1½ cups of baking soda with ½ a cup of warm water, ½ a cup of liquid soap, and two tablespoons of white vinegar. For some extra power, add a touch of lemon juice.
8. Homemade Laundry Detergent
Believe it or not, you can also make laundry detergent at home. Simply combine two tablespoons of Sal Suds with a ¼ cup of baking soda. You can also add a ¼ cup of white vinegar for your whites.
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