Making your own DIY natural cleaners isn’t hard and can save you a lot of money! It also gives you control over the ingredients.
This post was originally shared in January 2017 and has been updated to have accurate links and information.
Conventional cleaners often contain ingredients that can be harmful. Many of the ingredients are endocrine disrupters, which can cause adverse reproductive, neurological developmental and immune effects. These risks are especially high during prenatal and early postnatal development.
Making your own cleaners allows you to have control over the ingredients. It can also save you money. Buying the ingredients may cost a bit in the beginning but once you have the supplies on hand you can make these cleaners for less than you are spending now, in most cases.
When shopping for the ingredients check locally owned businesses first but if you can’t find what you need a great place to buy your homemade cleaner ingredients is Thrive Market.
There are many great homemade cleaners out there to try. Pinterest has endless options. These are just a few that use really good ingredients and are great products.
Homemade Natural Cleaners You Can Make
These homemade natural cleaners feature simple ingredients and can often be made to fit your needs.
This daily shower spray will help keep your shower clean and fresh with a lot less scrubbing!
Learn two simple ways to make liquid dish detergent that are cheap and effective.
Make your own dusting spray without harmful chemicals using just 3 simple ingredients that is safe to use on all wood surfaces, including your treasured wood furniture.
This DIY soft scrub is perfect for use on ceramic surfaces, kitchen sinks, grout, just about anywhere with soap scum, countertops (except granite), and more.
Toss a toilet cleaning tab in your toilet to keep it smelling fresh and make cleaning easy.
This simple laundry detergent is made using soap nuts! it works great and uses just two ingredients.
This Fresh Lemon Homemade Dishwasher Detergent uses real lemons, salt and vinegar to make liquid dishwasher detergent that is effective and non-toxic.
Looking for a natural color safe bleach option? Homemade color safe bleach works great and only contains two ingredients.
A great natural way to disinfectant without harsh chemicals.
This Homemade Toilet Cleaner is a great alternative to harsh, chemical filled toilet cleansers. It's great for deep cleaning toilets and will leave them disinfected and deodorized.
Tired of a smelly refrigerator? Try this citrus refrigerator deodorizer. It’s easy to make and will leave your fridge smelling amazing.
Mix up a batch of this all-natural floor cleaner for squeaky clean, disinfected floors.
This All-Natural Homemade Stain Remover for Laundry makes a powerful stain fighter and laundry pre-treater that you can feel safe using in your home.
All-natural lemon soft scrub is a great product for cleaning many surfaces in your home. It’s also very safe to use around your kids and pets.
Making your own air freshener is a great alternative. If you want something fresh and uplifting this citrus fresh air freshener is perfect!
Interested in natural cleaners and green living? Learn how to make scented vinegar for cleaning. It’s an affordable and easy way to update your cleaning routine.
This simple bathroom cleaner can be whipped up in no time.
Do you have a smelly trash can? Try these trash can deodorizer tabs. They are easy to make and work really well. You can even change up the scents.
This DIY all-purpose spray smells amazing and works really well on many surfaces.
If you are just getting started or like a more simple approach you can clean most things with castile soap, baking soda, or vinegar. Keeping these ingredients on hand is a great start. They are also featured in many of the recipes above.
Looking for more green cleaning tips? Check out Cleaning with Essential Oils.
Anna@GreenTalk says
What a great list! I just checked out the stainless steel recipes. I am going to try that one.
Trina O'Boyle says
Great ideas! I love making my own natural cleaners. Easy, saves money and much better for the environment.
Diane Hoffmaster says
great selection of green cleaners! I have been doing more and more of these and have great luck for most of them. Now, if I could just find a green cleaner that tackled bathroom mildew!