(Inspiration from https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/)
It takes a little bit of work, but these homemade cleaning supplies are good for the environment, and cheaper than buying cleaning supplies at the grocery store- also you might just have a few of these things hanging around anyway!
All-Purpose Cleaner
This cleaner is easy, smells good and gets the job done. You can use it on almost all surfaces, except for granite.
There are just 4 Ingredients:
- White Vinegar
- Water
- Lemon zest
- Rosemary
Using one–part white vinegar and one–part water to make your desired amount of cleaner, mix these ingredients together and put them in a spray bottle! You can let the mixture sit for a few days to help the scents infuse into the mixture.
Kitchen Cleaner
This couldn’t be easier to get together and I always use it to help clean my sink, and my garbage disposal.
Ingredients
- 1 quart warm water
- 4 tbsp baking soda
The Baking soda helps to clear up stains, especially on stainless steel! Baking soda is a great secret ingredient cleaner. Sometimes just putting some baking soda and warm water down your garbage disposal really helps with the smell.
Glass Cleaner
Nothing annoys me more than a streaky mirror or window. This cleaner is definitely better than store-bought cleaner for the environment, and for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- ½ cup of vinegar (white or cider vinegar works, depending on what you have handy in your pantry)
- ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol (70% concentration works best)
- A couple drops of essential oil (I like lemon scented!)
Just combine these ingredients and put them in a spray bottle, spray the solution on a soft cloth or paper towel and wipe away.
Natural Marble Cleaner
Ingredients
- Mild Dish-washing liquid (I use Dawn)
- Warm Water
Mix these ingredients together, and using a sponge wipe all over the countertops. Dry off the countertops with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Silver Cleaner
This is a trick my mom taught me and it works great every time! I always use it on my jewelry to help get rid of the tarnish and get the shine back.
Ingredients
- Toothpaste!
All you need is toothpaste and an old toothbrush, lay out your silver jewelry and use an old toothbrush with the toothpaste on it to brush away any tarnish. Once you’ve done that, simply rinse the jewelry in the sink and it’ll be shiny and new!