DIY

Here’s a list of homemade cleaning products along with their basic ingredients. Always remember to test these solutions on a small, inconspicuous area before using them on a larger scale to ensure they won’t damage surfaces.

All-Purpose Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 part white vinegar
• 1 part water
• Optional: a few drops of essential oil for fragrance

Glass Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• Optional: a few drops of lemon juice for a fresh scent

Disinfecting Spray: Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (at least 70% concentration)
• Optional: several drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil for added disinfecting properties and fragrance

Wood Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil or mineral oil
• Optional: a few drops of lemon juice for a fresh scent

Tile and Grout Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Water (add gradually to make a paste)
• Optional: a few drops of hydrogen peroxide
• A scrub brush or toothbrush

Oven Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Water (add gradually to make a paste)
• Optional: a few drops of dish soap
• Vinegar (for extra fizzing action)

Fabric Freshener: Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fabric softener
• Optional: a few drops of essential oil for fragrance

Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Optional: a few drops of tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil

Stainless Steel Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• A soft cloth or microfiber cloth

Floor Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 gallon warm water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• A few drops of dish soap
• Optional: several drops of essential oil for fragrance

Mold and Mildew Cleaner: Ingredients:

• 1 part hydrogen peroxide
• 1 part water
• Optional: a few drops of tea tree oil for added antimicrobial properties

Remember, when mixing ingredients, it’s often a good idea to do so in well-ventilated areas and to label your homemade cleaning solutions clearly. Also, avoid mixing ingredients that could react negatively, such as mixing vinegar with bleach. Always do your research and test on a small area before using any homemade cleaning product extensively.