Recently I felt inspired to put together a compilation of all my very favorite homemade cleaners so that I could have easy access to them. It also occurred to me that this could be a useful resource for you too, so that’s what I’m sharing today! Hopefully this will serve as a nice reference post that you can bookmark and get to lickety-split when you need it. And of course you’ll want to share it with all your family and friends! ;-)
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This obviously isn’t a comprehensive list of all the cleaners I have tried and/or use, but I did try to narrow it down to make it a manageable (and useful) list. I tried to narrow it down to the ones I use on a regular basis or have found to be most useful overall. And even with those parameters, I still couldn’t even narrow it down to a list of ten! So thirteen will have to do. ;-) Now on to that list!
13 Of My Very Favorite Homemade Cleaners
1. Kitchen & Bathroom “Miracle” Cleaner
This cleaner has gone through a couple of different “interpretations,” but the ingredients remain the same as the very first time I used it! It can be used to great effect in the kitchen, the bathroom, and beyond. Give it a try, and soon you’ll be cleaning up grime you didn’t even know was possible to remove!
Related: If You Have Stubborn Kitchen & Bathroom Stains, You Need To Try This
2. Homemade Clorox Wipes
I still love my homemade version of Clorox wipes! These are really nice to keep on hand if you’re trying to eliminate unnecessary paper waste in your home. These work just as well, and you won’t even miss the disposable ones!
Related: Make Your Own Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
3. Dishwasher Detergent Tabs
These dishwasher detergent tabs are easy to make, and are MUCH cheaper than their store-bought counterparts! Just pop one in your dishwasher, add a splash of vinegar, and enjoy your sparkling clean dishes!
Related: How To Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent Tabs
4. Tub and Shower Cleaner
I barely have words to describe how GREAT this particular cleaner is! You’ll be able to tackle even the most stubborn soap scum, mineral deposits, and other nastiness in your tub or shower. If you haven’t tried it already, you really should give it a try and experience the magic for yourself!
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Related: How To Make A Powerful Homemade Tub And Shower Cleaner
5. Enzyme Cleaner
This enzyme cleaner is a lesson in patience because it has to sit for two weeks before you can use it. But it is well worth the wait! You can use it for just about anything – from clearing blockages in sinks and drains, to mopping floors, washing cars, cleaning ovens, fertilizing plants, and even as a facial cleanser.
Related: Homemade Citrus Enzyme Cleaner And Scrub
6. Kitchen Cabinet Cleaner
This is one of those cleaners that’s great for any perfectionists out there! ;-) I never noticed just how grimy my cabinets were until I looked really closely. And at that point I couldn’t walk away until I found a solution. I love this method because it only has two ingredients, and it works like a charm to get ground-in grime out of all the little nooks and crannies.
Related: How To Clean Grimy Kitchen Cabinets With 2 Ingredients
7. Dusting Spray
Dusting is one of my least favorites chores! But this homemade dusting spray makes me hate it a little less. The olive oil leaves my wood furniture shining like new and the lemon essential oil makes my house smell wonderful!
Related: All-Natural DIY Dusting Spray
8. Grease-Cutting Floor Cleaner
This mopping solution cuts through grease better than any other floor cleaner I’ve used! Plus, it’s easy to make and won’t leave behind any film or residue.
Related: Make Your Own Grease-Cutting Floor Cleaner!
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9. Glass and Mirror Cleaner
With a few simple ingredients, you can make a great window and mirror cleaner that won’t leave any streaks behind. We have two recipes – one that will cut through the heaviest grease and grime, and a natural version for day-to-day use.
Related: 2 Simple Cleaners For Streak-Free Windows & Mirrors
10. Toilet Cleaner Tabs
These fizzy toilet cleaner tabs are the easiest way to tackle a nasty toilet. Simply drop the tab into the toilet and watch it go! Once the fizzing stops, give your toilet a quick scrub and it will be sparkling clean!
Related: How To Make Fizzy Toilet Cleaner Tabs
11. All-Purpose Spray
This super-simple spray is great for everyday tasks like wiping down counters, cupboards, and sinks. It’s also great at powering through sticky, greasy messes! The washing soda cuts through tough grease, and the essential oils will add a beautiful shine.
Related: How To Make An Easy All-Purpose Cleaner For Everyday Messes
12. Cleaning Vinegar
It’s nice to be able to use a natural cleaner without my boys whining about the vinegar smell! Dilute it or use full-strength, this lovely scented vinegar can clean almost anything!
Related: How To Make Scented Cleaning Vinegar
13. Citrus Degreaser
There is no better ally in the fight against grease than citrus. Combined with some of my favorite all-natural cleaning ingredients, this cleaner has become a favorite in our house. Even my husband uses it!
Related: Homemade Citrus Degreaser
Those are the go-to cleaning recipes that I find essential around my home! What are your favorite homemade all-natural cleaning recipes?
Do you have a recipe for cleaning large pieces of silver?
Here’s some information about it! http://jillee.co/2G4fNYO
Jillee, you had a great spray recipe before for a strong liquid cleaner with either hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol as the base. I made it once and would like to do that again but I can’t find that same recipe. Please help ? Thanks, Anna Belle
Was it maybe this granite cleaner? http://jillee.co/2yjeFwo
Do you have any recipes for Home made Goo Gone or anything that can get the glue off of things like jars
Yes! http://jillee.co/2zUM3Of
I’m looking for a substitute for a laundry stain pre wash spray like “Shout”.
Here you go! http://jillee.co/2pWzGNA
Great post. Thanks for sharing.
I really like your CLEANING recipes. I’d like to inquire on your mason jar sprayer with the plastic lid. Did you buy or make this? If you DIYd it, could give instructions please? I’ve tried with the metal lid & it turned into a rusted mess…yuck!
I bought it :-) http://amzn.to/2hM9dPo
Jillee!!! I ♥ everything DIY!!! Cheaper AND you know EXACTLY what is in there! I am so happy to have stumbled across your page! I have my list in hand and headed to the store to get all the ingredients to make them ALL! Thanks for your contribution to us.
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How do I remove the smell of urine on a tile floor in the restroom?
Scrub the area with a paste of baking soda and vinegar :-)
This is an awesome post. I just love this list of homemade cleaners. They are very useful in daily routine life. Thanks for sharing.
What a great line-up of cleaners! I have used a few of them since your post, I wasn’t in the mood to deal with some of them the first time around, and some of them I don’t remember at all. Today was a good day to get me started on more! Thank you!