DIY Simple Cleaning Essentials
These DIY Spring Cleaning Essentials made with all-natural products are not only a safer way to clean your home, but are also better for the environment.
Goodbye harsh chemicals! By keeping six simple household items on hand, you can mix up your own all-natural cleaners whenever you need them. Don’t keep pouring money down the drain! These DIY cleaners are affordable, all-natural and—best of all—work just as well as their store-bought counterparts.
Stain Remover
This solution is safe to use on most fabrics, even delicates.
- Lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Distilled vinegar
Apply lemon juice and salt to stain and allow to sit for half an hour.
Rinse with vinegar and warm water, then add to washer with rest of load.
Glass Cleaner
Say goodbye to streaks with this simple glass cleaner.
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 cup distilled vinegar
Add ingredients to spray bottle and shake to combine.
All-Purpose Cleaner
Cleans everyday messes on countertops, floors and more.
Do not use on natural stone.
- 1 cup distilled vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Sliced citrus of choice (like lemon or lime)
- Fresh herbs of choice (like mint or rosemary)
Add ingredients to a spray bottle and gently shake. Allow to infuse for one week.
Laundry Booster
Baking soda helps to balance pH levels and will leave clothes cleaner and brighter.
- ½ cup baking soda
Add baking soda to drum of washing machine with laundry detergent before normal laundry routine.
Degreaser
Remove pesky oil, grease and burnt-on messes from your kitchen with this natural degreaser.
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon castile soap
Combine ingredients into paste and scrub onto dishes or surfaces.
Deodorizer
Removes odors from household items and appliances.
- 1 quart warm water
- 4 tablespoon baking soda
Combine water and baking soda in a large container.
Drain Cleaner
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup distilled vinegar
Pour baking soda down drain first, followed by the vinegar. Cover drain with wet cloth. Let sit 5 minutes then rinse with warm water.
Essential Oils
Essential Oils add pleasant aromas and are believed to provide additional healthful benefits.
If this is your first time using them, lemon and lavender are both great scents to start with. You can even mix different oils to create your own unique scents!