Five Natural Do-it-Yourself Cleaning Solutions

Summer cleaning can be easy and economical! Natural do-it-yourself cleaning solutions are more environmentally friendly than commercial alternatives. Make simple, gentle eco-friendly recipes using everyday household products.

All-Purpose Cleaner
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water. Mix well. Use in a spray bottle or with a sponge on kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Rinse with clear water for a clear finish.

Window Cleaner
Shake together 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe for a streak-free finish!

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Sprinkle some baking soda into the bowl followed by a generous portion of vinegar. Scour with a toilet brush and flush.

Drain Cleaner
First try using a plunger on clogged drains. Using a plumber’s snake may help as well. Slow drains can be improved by pouring one cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Cover, if you can, and let stand for five minutes to let this mixture foam up. Then rinse with lots of very hot water.

Mineral and Lime Remover
Applying vinegar and letting it soak for about an hour can remove that buildup that gets deposited around faucets. The easiest way to do this is to soak a cleaning cloth in the vinegar and wrap it around the faucet.

Your house doesn’t have to smell of chemicals to be clean! Make it sparkle in minutes using simple all-natural products.