Home Made Cleaners

Have you ever noticed how much it costs a year just to clean your house? And I don't mean hiring a maid... every year Americans spend about $350-$850 a year on cleaning supplies. Ouch! Think of everything else that money could be used for. Here I will give you some natural cleaning supply recipes that will not only save you hundreds of dollars a year, but they are also better for the environment.

All Purpose Cleaner

To make this all purpose cleaner you will need:
~ 2 tsp baking soda
~ 1/2 tsp dish soap
~ 4 tbs white vinegar
~ 400 ml warm water
~ Squirt bottle

Step 1
Put all ingredients in squirt bottle.

Step 2
Mix.

Step 3
Use!

Dusting Spray

To make this dusting spray you will need:
~ 2 tsp olive oil
~ 1 tsp lemon juice
~ 1/4 c white vinegar
~ 1 c warm water
~ Squirt bottle


Step 1
Put all ingredients in squirt bottle.

Step 2
Mix.

Step 3
Use!

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

To make this toilet bowl cleaner you'll need:
~ 1/4 c baking soda
~ 1/4 c borax
~ 1 c white vinegar

Step 1
Put ingredients into the toilet bowl.

Step 2
Gently stir ingredients in the toilet bowl. 

Step 3
Let the cleaner sit in the toilet bowl for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4
Scrub the toilet bowl with the cleaner.

Step 5
Flush!

Granite Cleaner

To make this granite cleaner you will need:
~ 1/2 c rubbing alcohol
~ 8 drops dish soap
~ 2 c warm water
~ Squirt bottle

Step 1
Put all ingredients in squirt bottle.

Step 2
Mix.

Step 3
Use!

Glass Cleaner

To make this glass cleaner you'll need:
~ 1/4 c rubbing alcohol
~ 1/4 c white vinegar
~ 1 tbs cornstarch
~ 2 c warm water
~ Squirt bottle

Step 1
Put all ingredients in squirt bottle.

Step 2
Mix.

Step 3
Use!

Tub Cleaner
  
To make this tub cleaner you will need:
~ 1/2 cut grapefruit  
~ Kosher salt

Step 1
Place salt directly on the grapefruit half.

Step 2
Scrub the tub!

Grout Cleaner

To make this grout cleaner you will need:
~ 1/2 c baking soda
~ 1/4 c vinegar
~ Open container
~ Toothbrush

Step 1
Mix the ingredients in a small, open container.

Step 2
Apply the pasty cleaner to the grout using a toothbrush.

Step 3
Let the cleaner sit for at least 5 minutes.

Step 4
Rinse the cleaner off the grout!  

  I got this idea from Pinterest and did some research on how to create this. I am not the first person to think of this so I have no ownership. I simply made this blog to help others with their DIY projects!