Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Why It Matters:
DIY cleaning products are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and free from harmful chemicals found in many commercial cleaners. By making your own, you can reduce plastic waste and create a healthier home environment.
How to Do It:
- Gather Basic Ingredients
- Vinegar: A natural disinfectant and deodorizer.
- Baking Soda: A gentle abrasive and odor neutralizer.
- Castile Soap: A versatile, plant-based soap for cleaning.
- Essential Oils: Add fragrance and antibacterial properties (e.g., tea tree, lavender, lemon).
- Water: For diluting solutions.
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Mix 1 part vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle.
- Add 10-15 drops of essential oil for fragrance.
- Use on countertops, sinks, and glass surfaces.
- Scrubbing Paste
- Combine ½ cup baking soda with enough water to form a paste.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of castile soap for extra cleaning power.
- Use on tubs, tiles, and stubborn stains.
- Glass Cleaner
- Mix 2 cups water, ½ cup vinegar, and ¼ cup rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle.
- Add 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional).
- Use on windows and mirrors for a streak-free shine.
- Floor Cleaner
- Add ¼ cup vinegar and 5-10 drops of essential oil to a bucket of warm water.
- Mop as usual for a fresh, clean floor.
- Toilet Cleaner
- Sprinkle baking soda inside the toilet bowl, then spray with vinegar.
- Scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
- Add a few drops of tea tree oil for extra disinfecting power.
Make Your Own Cleaning Products
- Dish Soap
- Mix 1 cup castile soap, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and 10 drops of essential oil.
- Use as you would regular dish soap.
- Laundry Detergent
- Combine 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup baking soda, and 1 cup grated castile soap.
- Add 10-15 drops of essential oil for fragrance.
- Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.
- Air Freshener
- Mix 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol, and 10-15 drops of essential oil in a spray bottle.
- Use to freshen up rooms, carpets, or upholstery.
- Storage Tips
- Store DIY cleaners in reusable glass or plastic spray bottles.
- Label each bottle with its contents and use.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.