Monday, March 9, 2015

Homemade Natural Spring Cleaning Product Recipes



Hard to believe it is already time to think about Spring cleaning. Since I use no chemicals in my home, I make my own cleaning products


 I have five cleaning products that I use which are all made from natural ingredients.


To make my main five cleaning products you will need the following ingredients:

Vinegar ~ White Distilled 
Baking Soda 
Essential Oils 
Lemon Juice 
Olive Oil 
Borax Liquid Castile Soap
Window ~ Glass ~ Mirror Cleaning 
Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar to 32 oz of water - Recycle a used spray bottle. Instead of using paper towels use old t-shirts to clean with.

Sinks ~ Counter tops ~ Tile
Mix 1/4 cup vinegar - 1/8 cup baking soda  1/2 cup water mix together. I apply with a soft rag then use water to rinse

Tile Floors
Mix 4 cups of vinegar into 1 gallon of water - add 5 drops of your favorite essential oil - I use Lemon essential oil
Mop floor like normal - vinegar smell will disappear - oil scent will stay

Wood Furniture
2 oz Lemon Juice - 2 oz olive oil
Use soft cloth apply small amount on cloth then rub into the furniture


All Purpose Cleaner
4 Tablespoons of Vinegar
2 Tablespoons of Borax
1/4 teaspoon liquid Castile Soap
3 Cups of Hot Water
Pour mixture into a spray bottle.  Spray then wipe clean - no need to rinse

53 comments:

  1. debdennyMarch 9, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    These are great recipes.I love a clean cleaning recipe.

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  2. LisaMarch 9, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    I'n making the window cleaner right now! I love using natural products I have around ht house!

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  3. Stacie @ Divine LifestyleMarch 9, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    I can't wait to make these! I've never been comfortable using commercial cleaners. They are SO toxic!

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  4. RANEMarch 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    These are all great home recipes. Another thing you can add is a D-I-Y Air Freshner. Bring to a boil , Oranges Peel , Lemon Zest and Cinnamon and any other peels and spices you might have at home and this will bring off a natural aroma

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  5. IttyBittyFoodiesMarch 9, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    This is simply the easiest thing to do in your house bc most of us have all these ingredients. I love them. So clean and green!

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  6. MilenaMarch 9, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks! I've been thinking about doing this for awhile and I love these recipes.

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  7. Masshole MommyMarch 9, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I use vinegar to clean all the time. It's like magic :)

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  8. WendyMarch 9, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Nothing smells as good as a home cleaned with citrus! We stopped using other cleaners years ago, and now they smell terrible to me!

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  9. Maria LongMarch 9, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    These are great to have on hand especially when we run out of supplies. Great solutions to keep natural cleaning products.

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  10. Saidah WashingtonMarch 9, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Thank you for compiling all of these great recipes. These are especially helpful around children who have allergies

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  11. Lois Alter MarkMarch 9, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    These are awesome, thanks. I'd much rather use natural products than ones that are filled with chemicals.

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  12. Liz MaysMarch 9, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    I've used vinegar as a cleaning agent many times! It works really nicely!

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  13. PamMarch 9, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Vinegar and baking soda are great. They can clean just about anything.

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  14. Mama to 5March 9, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I pinned this, with 5 kids I like using more natural products to keep the home safe and healthy.

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  15. Christie CMarch 9, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Thanks for this super handy list! I love natural cleaning products

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  16. Catherine SargentMarch 9, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    This is a great list. I love the idea of using all natural cleaning products.

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  17. JeanineMarch 9, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Wow perfect! I hate using chemicals and can't anymore due to having a parrot so this is wonderful!

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  18. Marcie W.March 9, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I would really like to focus on using more natural cleaning products and love the idea of making my own. Thanks so much for sharing these recipes!

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  19. Casa Vilora InteriorsMarch 9, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    I love using natural products in my home. I need to learn to make them myself

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  20. Cheap Is The *New* ClassyMarch 9, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    I love making home made cleaning products. They are also much safer when cleaning around kids.

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  21. Stacey- Travel BloggerMarch 9, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Lemon juice is always a go too when making cleaning products! Thanks for the recipes!

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  22. Krista BlackburnMarch 9, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    I'll have to try out that counter top cleaner recipe. The current cleaner we have seems to bother asthma!

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  23. Chrystal MahanMarch 9, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    I need to pick up some Borax. I make a lot of my own cleaners. It saves money and I dont get sick.

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  24. Rose SidersMarch 9, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    I love this. We are trying to minimize the number of chemicals we use to clean our home. I will definitely pin this. Thanks for the recipes!

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  25. Theresa MahoneyMarch 9, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    We do a lot of homemade cleaners here too. My dogs are very allergic to the chemicals a lot of cleaning products have in the ingredients, so all natural is the way to go here!

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  26. mail4roseyMarch 9, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I love when natural ingredients work for what you want them too. I especially love it when they work for cleaning!

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  27. CrystalMarch 9, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    I've just recently discovered the wonder of white vinegar. I'm so impressed with all it can do!

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  28. VanessaMarch 10, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Oh thanks so much for sharing these. I've been wanting to try some natural cleaning tools that I could make at home.

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  29. Calista LorensMarch 10, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Incredible natural cleaning recipes! I hope that it doesn't matter exactly what kind of essential oil you put into these cleaners. My favorite is the lavender essential oil and I want to put a few drops of it. Regards! Chelsea Carpet Cleaners Ltd.

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  30. Felicia CarterMarch 10, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    We use a lot of these same natural cleaners as well. It is a great savings as well as makes you feel better about cleaning.

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  31. AJ NutriFitMamaMarch 10, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks for sharing, I have been wanting to make my own cleaning products!

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  32. Censie SawyerMarch 10, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing. I love making my own natural items. Recently made a Natural Spider Spray!

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  33. Jennifer EversMarch 10, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    While I love natural cleans, I'm not a fan of using vinegar. It can be harsh on your surfaces and it leaves a smell behind which I'm not a fan of.

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  34. JessicaMarch 10, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    This is exactly what I have been looking for... I need to use natural products more often.

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  35. Beth@FrugalFroggieMarch 10, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    I haven't started spring cleaning yet. Thanks for the great cleaning recipes to help me.

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  36. Laura FunkMarch 10, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I have really got to start using less toxic chemicals. i clean so much that I think we are becoming much more susceptible to colds.

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  37. Savory ExperimentsMarch 10, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I'm totally trying the lemon juice and olive oil on my wood. I love the smell of lemons and even have an indoor lemon tree!

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  38. Melissa VeraMarch 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you for these great recipes. I am going to try some of these natural cleaners in my house.

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  39. Debi- Travel BloggerMarch 10, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I love cleaning with lemon and oranges. I try to use all natural cleaners whenever I can

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  40. ShellMarch 10, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks for the recipes! I'll have to try these for Spring Cleaning!

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  41. April MimsMarch 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing all of these great recipes! We are making the effort to use natural cleaners now. They are so much healthier and usually work better too (and save money).

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  42. Ann BMarch 10, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    I will definitely try these recipes for my house. I have been trying to limit our exposure of chemicals any way i can.

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  43. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)March 10, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    I've used vinegar in many cleaning recipes. Thanks for all the natural recipes better than harsh chemicals.

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  44. Carissa BonhamMarch 11, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing your recipes. I've pinned your post to reference again later!

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  45. Tonia SandersMarch 11, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    These are great tips. I use vinegar and baking soda to clean everything.

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  46. The Mommy-FilesMarch 11, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    These are some great recipes for spring cleaning! I didn't know about a few of these. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Krystal ButherusMarch 11, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    These are so simple and I Can totally replicate these! I love using vinegar to clean!

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  48. AmandaMarch 11, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    This is a great idea. I will have to try this!

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  49. KerriMarch 11, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    I should do this more often. It seems safer and more cost effective.

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  50. TaraMarch 13, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Thanks for the recipes! This is perfect timing.

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  51. Megan ChamberlinMarch 14, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    I feel like vinegar and baking soda are the ultimate in cleaning power - they handle almost everything!!

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  52. Cameron SmithApril 1, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Well, this is good combination of home recipes to keep our carpet clean and attractive. Most of the ingredients which you have mentioned are easily available so it makes our job easier.

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  53. Alicia BanksJune 2, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Just what I needed - DIY cleaners when I'm on a budget. Thanks for sharing the post you're literally my savior!

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