7 Homemade Cleaners To Naturally Remove Dirt And Grime
Now that the weather’s getting colder for many, getting your home nice and clean is more difficult. You can’t open your windows to let fresh air in and chemicals out, meaning you either have to deal with the heavy chemical smell (yuck!) or find alternatives to use during the winter months.
Instead of going out and buying more chemical cleaners that are not as effective as what you’re used to, raid your cabinets and create some of these homemade, environmentally friendly household cleaners. These work just as well as what you’re used to but doesn’t have the heavy smells and harsh chemicals of other cleaners.
To make all 7 of these cleaners, you need just 9 ingredients total!
All-Purpose Cleaner
No home cleaning kit is complete without a good all-purpose spray for hard surfaces. Wipe down your dinner table after a meal, clean the counter after washing dishes, or get rid of toothpaste splatter on counters in no time with this safe natural cleaner.
Bonus: Because you’re adding essential oils, you can choose how your cleaner smells!
Ingredients
- ½ c white vinegar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 10 drops tea tree, lavender, or lemon essential oil
- Water
Add the first 3 ingredients to a 355 ml spray bottle, then fill the rest of the bottle with water. Shake to combine all the ingredients before each use. Spray the surface and wipe down with a cloth.
Scrubby Paste
Scour out sinks and tubs, or get rid of sticky grime on counters and stovetops with this easy-to-make paste. A little bit goes a long way, so one batch should last you a while. To make it last even longer, or if it dries out in storage, just add a bit of water and mix well.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c baking soda
- ½ c environmentally friendly dish soap
- 10 drops tea tree, lavender, or lemon essential oil
Mix baking soda and dish soap in a mixing bowl, stirring vigorously to combine into a uniform paste. Add in essential oil and mix well to combine. Store in an airtight container between uses.
Oven Cleaner
Cleaning your oven is one of the smelliest and most chemical-laden jobs around. With this recipe, which contains only two ingredients, get rid of all that baked-on, overboiled food and grime without driving you and your family from the house with the smell.
Ingredients
- 1 c baking soda
- Water
Put baking soda in a bowl and add a small amount of water, mixing well. Continue adding water until you have a slightly loose paste.
Before using, clean any loose food particles from the bottom of the oven and remove the racks. Spread the paste on the oven, avoiding any heating elements. Close the oven and let it sit for 30 minutes. Once the time is up, scrub oven with a wet non-scratch sponge to scour any stuck-on areas. Wipe inside of oven clean and rinse with a damp sponge.
Degreaser
Nothing cuts through sticky, thick grease on countertops, cooktops, and stove hood vents like citrus juice. Get rid of tough grime while leaving your kitchen smelling fresh and clean.
Ingredients
- 2 c water
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp castile soap
- 1 tsp baking soda
Pour all ingredients into a 710 ml spray bottle and shake well. Spray cleaner on the surface and wipe off with a damp microfiber cloth.
Glass Cleaner
Ditch the bottle of blue stuff forever! Not only is this cleaner recipe safer and more natural than your store-bought go-tos, it’ll also get your mirrors and windows sparkling clean.
Ingredients
- 2 c water
- 2 T white vinegar
- 2 T rubbing alcohol
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
Pour all ingredients into a 710 ml spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray on a dry microfiber cloth and wipe the glass to clean.
Chrome Cleaner
Keep all those gorgeous chrome fixtures shining without those heavy chemical smells.
Ingredients
- 2 c water
- ½ tsp castile soap
- 3 tsp white vinegar
Pour all ingredients into a 710 ml spray bottle. Shake well to combine. Spray on the surface and let sit for 10 minutes. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and buff with a dry cloth.
Dusting Spray
With winter comes turning on and running the heater, constantly. Unless you’ve very recently had your ductwork cleaned (and who remembers to do that?), you’re likely circulating a large amount of dust, pet hair, and more throughout your house. All that dust has to go somewhere, and your bookcases, end tables, and entertainment centers are prime dust-collection spots that need some care.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp castile soap
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 c water
Combine all ingredients in a 710 ml spray bottle and shake to combine. To use, either spray on the surface and wipe with a microfiber cloth or spray on the cloth and wipe on the surface. You may want to test a small inconspicuous area of your furniture first.
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