Homemade Cleaning Products

By on March 12, 2013

 

 

 

 

Since we are talking about Her (or His) Savings, I thought you might enjoy this list of homemade cleaning products I found today on Eversave.  Talk about saving money!  Those cleaning products can be expensive!  But, here are a few you can try at home for a fraction of the cost.

 

Homemade Cleaning Products

 

Homemade Glass and Window Cleaner
1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar

 

Combine ingredients into a spray bottle, and voila – homemade Windex!
Tip: For a stronger version, sub in 1 tablespoon clear, non-sudsing ammonia for the 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

 

Homemade Furniture Polish
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

 

Use a soft cloth and rub into your woodwork, wooden furniture and other wooden household items. It’s DIY Pledge!

 

Homemade Multi-purpose Surface Cleaner
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water

 

Works great on high-traffic kitchen countertops, back splashes and hard bathroom surfaces.
Tip: For tough spots, warm the solution in the microwave, apply to affected area and let stand for 15 minutes before wiping.

 

Homemade Abrasive Cleaner
3 parts baking soda
1 part water

 

Baking soda is great as an abrasive cleanser.
Tip: Combine it with dish detergent for a great stovetop cleaner with extra cleaning power.

 

Homemade Dishwasher Soap
1 part borax
1 part washing soda

 

Tip: Increase the washing soda if you have hard water.

 

Homemade Laundry Detergent
1 cup Ivory soap, shaved
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax.

 

Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for heavy loads.

 

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar

 

Mix together and pour into basin. Let stand for a few minutes, then scrub with brush and rinse.
Tip: Alternate recipe: 2 parts borax and 1 part lemon juice.

 

Homemade Tub and Shower Cleaner
1 part white vinegar
1 part liquid blue Dawn

 

Heat vinegar in microwave and pour into squirt bottle. Add Dawn and shake gently to mix.

 

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