DIY cleaning products are one of my favorite things to make because I am saving money and keeping chemicals out of my home while serving a useful purpose. One thing that needs regular cleaning, and I don’t mean a quick rinse, is the kitchen garbage disposal. Even if you flush hot water down it every day, bacteria builds up and causes not so pleasant odors to occur. I like to make a double batch of this DIY Garbage Disposal Cleaner to keep on the counter to make it easy to freshen my disposal daily. No more garbage disposal smells and… [Read More]
DIY Liquid Dish Soap
If you have ever worried about the chemicals that are in your home cleaning products, then you have likely decided to try making your own. With items like sulfates, formaldehyde, and triclosan in many cleaning products, it’s no wonder so many have turned to making their own at home. Homemade cleaning products let you have control over the ingredients, as well as keep your cleaning costs down. One common cleaning item that we use daily is dish soap, and luckily, making your own DIY Liquid Dish Soap is really easy! When you make your own DIY liquid dish soap you… [Read More]
DIY All-Natural Soft Scrub Cleaner
If there’s anything I completely dread cleaning, it’s tile. Mainly because it makes me have flashbacks of scrubbing shower tile grout on my hands and knees with a toothbrush! So any time I come across a cleaner that claims to make cleaning grout easier, I get excited! Of course, now that I know about the dangers of chemicals in traditional cleaners, I don’t find those kinds of products as often. Luckily it’s not hard to make your own awesome soft scrub-esque cleaner, and without any chemicals! My recipe worked wonders in my kitchen sink and shower, and I’m sure it’ll… [Read More]
25 Homemade Cleaners That are Perfect for Spring Cleaning
We’ve now officially passed the first day of spring! Which means its time to get into spring cleaning mode! For a successful spring cleaning, you’ll want to think about what needs cleaning, how to clean things, and what exactly to clean things with! Since I like to keep my home chemical-free, but don’t enjoy spending a ton on commercial all-natural cleaners, I tend to stock up on DIY cleaners before starting my spring cleaning. To save you time hunting down homemade cleaner recipes, here are 25 Homemade Cleaners That are Perfect for Spring Cleaning! I don’t think there’s a single… [Read More]
Cleaning Ingredients You Should Never Mix
Making your own homemade cleaners can be a great decision! It saves you money, and allows you to avoid dangerous chemicals found in most commercial cleaners. But you shouldn’t just mix together ingredients at random! Even though they’re all-natural, the ingredients used to make homemade green cleaners still include substances and chemicals that can interact. And the results could be very dangerous! Here are some All-Natural Cleaning Ingredients You Should Never Mix! Don’t let the information below scare you off from making your own DIY household cleaners! While you could just buy all-natural cleaners at the store, those cost more… [Read More]
Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies
I don’t think anyone enjoys cleaning their bathrooms. And they have to be cleaned so frequently! Since I wanted to spend less time cleaning my bathrooms, I went looking for things that could help speed up the chore. I found a few commercial products that might have done the job, but they were made with too many chemicals for me to use them comfortably. On top of that, the cost of buying them every month would have quickly added up! So I decided to make my own frugal DIY cleaning solution! Thanks to these DIY Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies you… [Read More]
7 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar
Nowadays all over the internet you’ll find people suggesting vinegar as the all-natural cleaning agent of choice. And most of the time, it’s one of the best natural cleaners you can use! You can clean your cutting boards, toilets, windows, and much more! But did you know that there are a couple cases where it’d actually be a bad idea to use vinegar to clean? Here are 7 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar! Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with making homemade cleaners, and forget that what you’re using isn’t just a magical liquid with natural cleaning… [Read More]
DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals
There are few things in my homemaking that satisfy me more than soft and fragrant laundry! I love when I am putting away my family’s clothes and a wonderful smell is in the air. What makes that smell? Fabric softener and laundry boosters like Purex Crystals! Did you know that you can make practically the same laundry crystals at home at a fraction of the cost and without all the added harmful ingredients? Save money and make these DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals! I don’t want to pay good money to add harmful chemicals to our wash, so making my… [Read More]
