I received a ton of hits on the homemade cleaning supplies and I'm stoked people are so interested! So today I'm posting additional recipes that people have asked for. As I previously mentioned here these are recipes I've either discovered for myself or collected off the Internet over the years.
I love making my own products for several reasons:
1) They're cost efficient.
2) I never run out because I keep all the basic supplies stocked up and they're always on hand to make another batch.
3) You know exactly what cleaning products you have in your home and they all ALL NATURAL & NON-TOXIC!
4)They work as well, if not better, as the "real" cleaning products.
All-Purpose Abrasive Cleaner
Liquid Castile Soap
2 tbsp. Baking Soda
Apply liquid soap until a foamy paste is formed.
All-Purpose Carpet Cleaner
1st- Vacuum...Then clean with:
3 cups Boiling Water mixed with
1 cup White Vinegar
Depending on degree of soiled carpet- either blot or scrub the mixture into the carpet.
Air dry and vacuum again.
Drain Cleaner
1st- Pour 1 cup of Baking Soda down your drain
2nd- Pour 1 cup of White Vinegar down the drain
Drain will FOAM- let sit for 5-10 minutes
3rd- Pour a gallon of BOILING WATER down the Drain
Refrigerator Cleaner
2 tbsp Baking Soda
Wipe down the inside of the fridge then rinse with a clean cloth.
Oven Cleaner
Wet the oven
Sprinkle Baking Soda Generously
Let sit in the oven for 30 min and then scrub off.
Microwave Cleaner
2 cups of Water
1/2 cup White Vinegar
Tub & Tile Cleaner
Apply White Vinegar to a Sponge
Use Baking Soda to Scour
Fruit & Vegetable Wash
1 cup Water
Small Spray Bottle
1 1/2 tbsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Spray on produce, let sit, then rinse off.
Mildew & Germ Cleaner
Small Spray Bottle
2 parts Water
1 part Hydrogen PeroxideSpray on mildew, let it sit and rinse off after 1 hr.
Hi! I've been trying for some time now to do the same thing and I made my own deodorant! We've been using here at home for a week or so and it works! No chemicals, non-toxic! It's so nice isn't it? I'm so glad you shared all these!
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These are great! I've bookmarked your post to give them a try, thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipes! I am going to try them and am totally for things we have on hand :) Thanks again!
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thanks for posting! I love this and have been wanting to get rid of all the cleaning supplies I have and just survive on the basics, it would be a much simpler way of life.
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kathryn
www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Thanks for these eco friendly cleaning recipes.
ReplyDeleteVinegar cures a multitude of sins (and grease)
Yes, white vinegar and baking soda are almost the only cleaners you need! I do love windex, too, though...
ReplyDeleteHi Becca, I found you at TT&J hop. I just started going organic and making certain supplies: baby wipes & toothpaste so far! Going to keep looking around for more of your ideas! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I've actually been looking for some recipes. Thanks so much for sharing these.
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xoxo,
Vanessa
I love making my own cleaning products, and I really appreciate you sharing some of your favorites! I'll be checking out your blog more to see what else you have to offer...thanks! I found your link on Not Just A Housewife :)
ReplyDeleteGotta love that baking soda and white vinegar! Cleans just as well as any of the chemicals!!
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Hope you have a great week!
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So helpful! Found you on Vintage Wanna Bee, hi! :)
ReplyDeleteI love home made things but my children's always wants some other cleaning product which are really good but just for in case emergency I prefer these home made things.
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