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Yes, you can get the same cleaning and sanitizing results with natural cleaners as store–bought cleaners—and making them is easier than you may think. Name-brand cleaners can get expensive, be abrasive, and sometimes harm children and pets. Using DIY, non-toxic cleaning products will contribute to better overall health while keeping your home clean and safe for children and pets. It’s time to save some green (as in cash!) by creating homemade natural cleaning products you can use all over the house.
What Are the Best Ingredients for DIY Natural Cleaning Products?
Many ingredients for creating all-natural cleaning products are probably already in your home. Here are some of the ingredients you can use to make effective and safe homemade cleaners:
Distilled White Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar may be the holy grail of eco-friendly cleaning ingredients. White vinegar is a natural antifungal, antibacterial, whitener, and deodorizer, making it one of the most versatile ingredients for eco-friendly cleaning products. Vinegar can be mixed with water, baking soda, and other safe ingredients to create stain removers, degreasers, and more. If the aroma of white vinegar bothers you, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the cleaning solution.
Baking Soda
Baking soda has been a baking staple for generations, but it really shines as a homemade natural cleaning product. It’s an excellent whitener, carpet freshener, stain remover, and scrubbing compound. The mild abrasiveness makes baking soda safe for most surfaces to lift dirt, grease, and grime. This natural cleaner is so safe and gentle that you can use it as a tooth cleaner and whitener.
Castile Soap
Castile Soap is a popular alternative to harsher soaps because it’s a vegetable-based cleaner typically made with olive oil. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and eco-friendly, ideal for everything from washing your hair to doing laundry. Because it’s an all-natural cleaning product, there are no animal fats or synthetic ingredients common to many soaps.
Essential Oils
Essential oils smell wonderful in the air and on our skin, but there’s more to them than meets the nose! Natural essential oils have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making them the perfect ingredient for household cleaning. Citrus essential oils can even break down grime and grease, so you can create blends for nearly every cleaning chore.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a safer, more eco-friendly alternative to chlorine bleach and similar cleaning products. The three percent solution in your medicine cabinet is a natural whitener, cleaner, and disinfectant—all the properties you want for cleaning bathrooms and other germy spaces. From disinfecting and removing mold to transforming grout, hydrogen peroxide is a must-have for natural cleaning.
You can build an arsenal of homemade natural cleaning products for nearly every cleaning need quickly and inexpensively.
DIY Natural Cleaners for a Healthier Home
Ready to clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchens, and the rest of your home using safer, more eco-friendly solutions? Here are a few homemade natural cleaning product recipes for tile, hardwood floors, and more to get you started.
Natural Cleaner for Vinyl and Tile
- 1 gallon of hot water
- 2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of Castile soap
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 10-20 drops of essential oil
Natural Grout Cleaner
- ¼ cup of water
- 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide
- 1 cup of baking soda
Homemade Laundry Detergent
- 1 bar of Castile soap (grated)
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 30 drops of essential oil
Natural Cleaner for Glass and Mirror
- 1 cup of distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 3 drops of essential oil
Natural Carpet Stain Remover
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap
- 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar
Homemade Cleaning Solution for Hardwood Floors
- 1 gallon of hot water
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar
- 2-3 drops of essential oil
Natural Disinfectant and Sanitizer
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar
- 2 cups of hot water
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 10 drops of tea tree oil
Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
- 1/2 cup of white vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of Castile soap
From carpet cleaning to bathroom scrubbing, using non-toxic cleaning products that are homemade is a healthier way to clean. Your home will look, smell, and feel clean, and the air your family breathes will contain fewer chemicals and other toxins.
Create a Healthier Home With The Maids®
Putting DIY natural cleaning products to work around the house is easy and inexpensive. With a handful of ingredients, you can create natural cleaning solutions for a healthier home. Whether you use our handy housekeeping guides or popular cleaning services, count on The Maids to make housekeeping easier. Discover the joys of healthy cleaning in your home when you get your free cleaning quote today.
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