DIY Cleaning Supplies That Are Cheap and Safe
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DIY Cleaning Supplies That Are Cheap and Safe

If you’re trying to avoid using chemical products in your home, you can easily and affordably make your own home cleaning supplies. Using common pantry staples, plus a couple other items you can find online, you can create products to handle nearly every cleaning chore.

Swipe through to learn how to make your own cleaning supplies.

For a DIY all-purpose cleaner, pour 2 cups of boiled or distilled water into a spray bottle. Add 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 teaspoon castile or phosphorus-free dish soap or washing soda. Add essential oil, if you like, and shake well.

In the kitchen, mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 quart of warm water to create a refrigerator cleaner. Use less water and more baking soda to make a thick paste to scrub stubborn spots. To clean and sanitize your cutting board, spray it with vinegar and then spray with 3% hydrogen peroxide—but don’t mix these two in the same bottle. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth.

This mixture will help you get rid of mildew. In a spray bottle, mix 3 cups hot water, ½ cup vinegar, ¼ cup castile soap, 1 teaspoon borax and 1 teaspoon tea tree oil. You can add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil if you like. Shake the bottle well and then spray on the affected area. Give it a couple minutes to work and then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

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For toilet bowls that need a little attention, consider this extra-strength method. Sprinkle 1 cup of Borax around the basin, then spray it with ½ cup of vinegar and leave it overnight. In the morning, scrub the bowl with your usual toilet brush.

Clean your windows and mirrors with this mixture — 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 quart of warm water. Mix ingredients in a spray bottle and get to work!

Do your have clogged drains? Avoid the commercial stuff and use this homemade drain cleaner. First, pour 1/4 cup of baking soda down the drain. Follow with 1/2 cup vinegar to help rinse the baking soda down. Cover the drain and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then pour 2 quarts of boiling water down the drain.

Clean your wood floors with this DIY combo. Into a pail of water, add 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and ¼ cup lemon juice. Mix it up and mop as usual.

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