Today I’m sharing Three Natural + Non Toxic Homemade DIY Cleaners that you can easily incorporate into your daily life! They’re so simple to make and include ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
Making my own cleaners is something that’s always been on my radar. When we moved out west I made the switch to store-bought natural cleaning products, which have been great, but I’ve been waiting for them to be used all up so I can try my hand at making my own.
Today I’m sharing three fun and EASY ways to make homemade cleaners. The best part? They’re super kid friendly. My kids loved mixing everything together and using the spray bottles. Read: they cleaned the house.
YES. They spent about an hour, walking around the house spraying stuff and then wiping it down with a rag. Was it the best clean? No. Were there tons of streaks? Yes. Did it give them a fun activity to do with minimal whining? HECK YES.
Triple win, you guys. Bonus cleaning? Check! Nontoxic cleaners your kids can spray around aimlessly? Check! Unexpected kid activity they love? Check!
First up! The ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER!! This is one of those cleaners that you can use to spray down the table, counter, basically any surface and its great. I just sprayed, used a cloth napkin or rag and bam. Done. Grab the easy recipe below, you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry!
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups white distilled vinegar
- 10 drops of favorite essential oil (I used orange)
- Mix all the ingredients in your spray bottle.
- Shake the bottle each time before you spray!
The wood cleaner is good to have in for um.. your wood surfaces… haha! I love that it cleans and shines and nourishes my coffee table and I don’t have to worry about any harsh chemicals that aren’t wood-appropriate. Enjoy!
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 20 drops favorite essential oil (I used lemongrass flavor)
- Mix all the ingredients in your spray bottle.
- Shake each time before you spray on a surface.
- Wipe the surface with a rag.
Last cleaner I’m sharing today is a bathroom cleaner! This is more of a paste consistency and it’s great for scrubbing that grout! Keep this in an airtight container under your sink for easy bathroom cleaning!
- 1 cup baking soda
- ¼ cup castille soap
- 2 tablespoons water
- 10 drops essential oil (I used eucalyptus)
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl.
- use a rubber spatula to fold them together until it creates a paste consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
- When you're ready to use, I dip my wet sponge into the container and scoop some cleaner out.
Hope you guys like these Natural + Non Toxic Homemade Cleaners as much as I do! Let me know if you have ever made your own cleaner and what you put in it! xo
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