Homemade cleaning products are great because they are more natural than the store bought kind. Most people have a bottle of all-purpose cleaner in their cabinet. Some people have tons, and their cabinets are a cluttered mess. There are a lot of reasons not to choose conventional all-purpose cleaners, like the toxic ingredients they contain and their negative impact on the environment.
But there’s hope, as there are a lot of green options that you can make from natural ingredients. Here are 3 recipes for clean and green homemade cleaning products you can make and use in your home.
Ingredients:
1 tsp borax
½ tsp washing soda
2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
¼ - ½ tsp vegetable-oil-based liquid soap
2 cups hot tap water
Spray bottle
Directions:
Mix the borax, washing soda, vinegar (or lemon juice), and liquid soap in the spray bottle. Add the hot water and gently shake until minerals have dissolved.
Ingredients:
½ tsp washing soda
2 tbsp vinegar
¼ tsp vegetable-oil-based liquid soap
2 cups very hot tap water
Spray bottle
Mix the washing soda, vinegar, and liquid soap in the spray bottle. Add the hot water and gently shake until minerals have dissolved.
Ingredients:
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup vinegar
1 gallon water
Bucket
Directions:
Dissolve the cornstarch in bucket with hot water, then add the vinegar.
Need some of the ingredients? Most can be found at your local grocery or retail stores. You can also always order them online too.