How to Make your own Homemade Cleaning Products

Here are the most handy DIY cleaners to make

Lets have some frugal fun with a couple rainy day projects that can save you money. We buy endless amounts of cleaning supplies for our homes that cost much more than if we made them ourselves . Here are some Do It Yourself cleaners that show great end results with little effort and lots of savings.

Window Cleaner

1. Take 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup isopropyl rubbing alcohol and 1/2 cup water.
2. Mix.
3. Pour into spray bottle.
4. Spray on glass, tile floors/counters, stainless steel or linoleum floors.
5. Use your lint free wipe cloth.

 
All-Purpose Cleaner

1. 2 Tbls vinegar
2. 1 Tsp Borax
3. Hot water
4. A Couple drops of a mild dish detergent
5. 10 drop of essential oils can be added at you preference.
6. Mix all in a 16oz spray bottle until borax dissolves, than apply.

  

Homemade Floor Cleaner

1. 1 cup white vinegar
2. 1 gallon warm water
3. Mix together and use this to clean vinyl  flooring.

 Carpet Freshener

1. Mix 3/4 cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch, and 1/4 cup perfumed talcum powder.
2. Sprinkle on dry carpet.
3. Let stand 5 to 15 minutes.
4. Then vacuum.

Mildew Remover/ Disinfectant

1. Dilute 3/4 cup chlorine bleach in 1 gal of water.
2. Apply to tile and grout and scrub.
3. Wipe shower stall and curtain.
4. Rinse thoroughly.

Drain Cleaner

1. 1/2 cup salt
2. 1/8 cup cream of tartar
3. 1/2 cup baking soda
4. 6 cups boiling water

• Removing Soap Scum - Apply baking soda dry or as a thick paste, rub vigorously with a wet sponge, then rinse.

Round up your old bottles and spray nozzles and start saving some money!