There are a multitude of different cleaning strategies and "recipes" you can make with items you most likely already have in your pantry!! These can be a life saver if you ever get in a pinch and don't have the "proper" cleaning solution or can just be very cost effective when used regularly! 🤯
This week we're sharing some of our favorite "homemade cleaning recipes" that you can take advantage of in your own homes! From vinegar, to baking soda, to lemon juice, these DIY solutions can save you money and are eco-friendly (as opposed to all the chemicals you may find in store bought products!).🤩
Multi-Purpose Cleaner
This cleaner is great for counter tops, cabinets, and other surfaces!! It only requires two ingredients and it's highly effective and simple for everyday cleaning!🥰
Ingredients
1 Gallon Hot Water
1 Teaspoon Powdered Tide
Directions
Fill bucket with 1 gallon of hot water
Mix 1 teaspoon powdered tide laundry into bucket
Mix solution well (while wearing gloves or with brush/mop)
Dampen mop/rag and ring it out well, should be barely damp
Wipe floors, cabinets, or counters with solution
Natural Wood Flooring
This mix is only to be used on natural finished wood flooring or other sealed wood flooring! But it is super effective as the oils help polish and increase shine to the wood. However, keep in mind, it can be slippery so make sure to dilute well and wipe with a clean microfiber rag as needed to dry!☺️
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2-3 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice (OR 10 Drops Essential Oils For scent)
5 Cups Hot Water
Directions
Mix Olive Oil, Vinegar, Essential Oils or Lemon Juice and hot water into a bucket
Dip mop into and squeeze out well, the mop should be just damp, not wet
Clean floors and enjoy!
Glass and Mirrors
This is a two ingredient solution and works amazing on your windows or mirrors. It is super simple and the only mix you need to effectively clean any glass in your home!!🪟
Ingredients
1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
2 Tbsp Blue Dawn Dish Soap
Directions
Grab empty spray bottle
Pour 1 cup distilled white vinegar into bottle
Pour 2 tbsp Blue Dawn Dish Soap into bottle
Shake
Spray glass shower doors or mirrors, and let sit for 10+ minutes; or overnight if very bad
Wipe with clean microfiber towel to clean
Rinse if it’s a glass door or stand alone glass item (not necessary for mirror)
Squeegee Glass; if rinsed
BONUS: Relaxing Potpourri
This stove-top simmer pot recipe produces all the relaxing smells of gorgeous flowers to help you unwind after a long day of work before bed.😌🌸
Ingredients
¼ Cup of Lavender (Fresh or dried)
¼ Cup of Chamomile flowers (fresh or dried)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Directions
Place pot on stove top
Fill pot with 4-8 cups of water
Cut up all Fruits/Vegetables
Place all Ingredients in the pot (carefully)
Bring pot to a simmer and enjoy the fresh smell
Add water each time you start to simmer again, can simmer for a few days before disposing.
Simmer Potpourris are perfect for leftover fruits and spices you didn't utilize during the week or they can be prepped ahead of time in jars and stored in the fridge for an easy to grab while you wind down for the night!😴
*Never leave a pot unattended or on while not home!
We made a huge guide with more of these easy to make, amazing cleaning recipes! You can purchase on our website, here!! We have mixes for fabric softening, rust removal, vinyl and tile flooring, porcelain, and more!! + Even more potpourri recipes for every season of the year to keep your home smelling phenomenal😍
We hope this gave you an idea of all the amazing solutions you can make from scratch to clean your entire home, chemical-free!!🧪 Let us know in the comments if you try any of these or have any other favorite "homemade cleaning recipes" you love!✨
See you next week!
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