Homemade Green Cleaning Products

You don't have to spend money on expensive household cleaners or use products with toxins and chemicals to have a clean home. You can make your own cleaning solutions that are inexpensive and eco-friendly.

Basic Equipment

You will need to purchase a few spray bottles and storage bottles. Do not reuse containers that held other chemicals or commercial cleansers.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is commonly used to deodorize refrigerators, but it's helpful when it comes to cleaning other areas of the house too.

Vinegar

Vinegar is akin to an all-purpose cleaner: it deodorizes, disinfects and gets rid of dirt. The smell doesn't linger once it's dry, it's cheap and can be used on most surfaces except marble.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice cleans many things well, and can also be used to polish brass and copper pots, kettles and dishware. A lemon cut in half and sprinkled with baking soda can be used to clean dishes and countertops, and to remove stains.

Borax

Borax is a powerful natural cleaner that can be used in all areas of the house as well as in the laundry. Mix 1 tsp. of borax with 1 qt. of water for an effective all-purpose cleaner.