How to Make Cleaning Products of Your Own

Cleaning your house is a fact of life, but the cost of cleaning products is something you can cut back on. This can be done by making your own cleaning products at home. It also can be done mostly with items or ingredients you already have, and will save you tons of money.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• vinegar
• liquid dish soap
• baking soda
• salt
• olive oil
• borax
• spray bottles

1. Mix together 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. The shake, spray and wipe your windows and glass for a streak-free clean look.

2. Combine 1/4 cup of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of salt and enough hot water to make a paste. Then rub the paste inside the over, while keeping off of the wires and heating elements. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes, then wipe. You will then have a nice and shiny oven. Not only will cleaning the oven be easy, but it is so much better breathing this homemade cleaning product, rather than harsh chemicals.

3. Mix together 1/4 cup vinegar and a few drops of olive oil. This will make a homemade polish that will clean your furniture.

4. Sprinkle 1/2 cup baking soda into the toilet bowl, then pour in 1 cup of vinegar. Let the fizzing stop, then swirl it around with a toilet brush. This is a great way to clean all toilets.

5. Combine 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons borax, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap and 2 cups of hot water for an all-duty cleaner than is chemical free.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to label all of your homemade cleaning products.

Resources

• Greening Your Cleaning
• Organic Housekeeping

[MyJB]

on 9/24/2009 Wow! This is good info to have. 5 and a recommend.