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No one wants a dirty home. But are things really clean or just coated in a layer of chemicals with god-knows-what in them? I don’t know about you but I am much more comfortable when I know what goes into my homemade cleaners.
No matter whether you need to clean your bathroom, kitchen, living room, dishes, or laundry we have just the eco friendly cleaning recipes to help you avoid standard house cleaning products. Here are some of the best recipes you will find anywhere to make cleaning products at home.
Homemade Cleaners 101
It doesn’t matter if you’re Spring cleaning, in the dead of Winter, enjoying Summer, or taking in the cool Autumn evenings, there is always something that needs to be cleaned (at least around our homestead, there is). We have divided this list into several groups to make it easier for you to find the perfect recipe for cleaning whatever it is you need to clean.
Making Cleaning Products At Home
Aside from the comfort of knowing the source of your cleaning ingredients, homemade cleaners are also cheaper. And if there’s one thing we love, it’s an opportunity to be frugal.
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Without further ado, let’s get to cleaning.
Laundry
Simple & Savvy Homemade Laundry Powder
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We put laundry first because it is literally the cleaner that gets closest to you. How many times have you tried out a new detergent and it has made you break out or at least feel super itchy?
If you make your own laundry detergent, you can put those fears aside.
Bathroom
Homemade Cleaners That Really Work For The Bathroom
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Clean your entire bathroom from top to bottom with these great recipes
Dishes
DIY Dishwasher Tabs (Borax Free)
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These will get your dishes so clean you could eat off of them 😉
Kitchen
Homemade Cleaners That Really Work For The Kitchen
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You can make your whole kitchen sparkle like the day you moved in!
Floors
There’s no denying that our floors get filthy, ESPECIALLY if you are a homesteader. Regardless of the type of flooring you have, we’ve got the homemade cleaner to keep them pristine.
Best Laminate Floor Cleaner EVER!
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Homemade Natural Hardwood Floor Cleaners
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Natural Carpet Deodorizer
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All Purpose
This next section is for your around the house, all purpose cleaners. There are so many great varieties and scents to choose from, I thought I would include several options.
Homemade Antibacterial Spray
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Amazing Homemade Cleaner Recipes To Try Right Now
A Homemade All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner
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DIY Household Cleaner
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DIY Natural Lavender Infused Cleaning Spray
picture courtesy of healingharvesthomestead.com
Bonus Section:
Here are a few more recipes that were a little more targeted in their appeal.
Essential Oil Based
15 Essential Oils To Use In The Laundry!
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11 Essential Oils To Naturally Clean Your Home
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Miscellaneous Cleaning Tips
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies That Are Cheap And Easy
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Around the Homestead
Homemade Chicken Coop Cleaner
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Now you have all the homemade cleaners you will ever need.
Do you have a favorite from the list above or maybe another way to make cleaning products at home. Let us know in the comments below.
For more great frugal tips:
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