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cleaning recipes DIY Cleaning Products shows you how to save money with recipes for making your own window cleaner, mold remover, and other cleaning products.

Why spend money on cleaning products, when you can make them for a fraction of the cost.




DIY Cleaning Products Recipes

Cleaning Product Ingredients Directions Additional Info
Window and Glass Cleaner
(Basic Formula)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 clean 32-ounce spray bottle
  1. Mix ingredients in container
  2. Spray on windows and other glass items
  3. Dry glass with crumpled newspaper
 Alcohol in formula helps prevent streaking

Clearly label spray bottle, before storing
Window and Glass Cleaner
(All Purpose Formula)
  • 1/2 cup ammonia
  • 2 cups rubbing alcohol
  • 1 teaspoon of dishwasher liquid soap
  • water
  • 1 clean 32-ounce spray bottle
  1. Pour ingredients in container
  2. Fill remainder of container with water
  3. Spray on windows and other glass items
  4. Dry glass with crumpled newspaper
 Alcohol prevents streaking

Dishwasher soap removes commerial window cleaner residue

Clearly label spray bottle, before storing
Multipurpose Cleaner
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 1 teaspoon clear household ammonia
  • 1 teaspoon mild dishwashing liquid
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 clean 32-ounce spray bottle
  1. Combine ingredients in container
  2. Shake well before each use
  3. Spray on countertops, kitchen appliances and fixtures, tile, or painted surfaces
  4. Wipe down with a clean cloth or damp sponge
 Use on non-wooden surfaces

Clearly label spray bottle, before storing
Wall Cleaner
  • 1/2 cup borax
  • 1 teaspoon clear household ammonia
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 gallon warm water
  • bucket
  1. Mix all ingredients in large bucket
  2. Use a clean sponge to apply solution to wall
  3. Rinse wall with a clean sponge and plain water
  4. Wipe down with a clean cloth or damp sponge
 Removes scuff marks and stains without harming painted surfaces

Find borax in laundry aisle
Scented Carpet Freshener
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup lavender flowers or 7-10 drops of essential oil
  • Cheese shaker or can with holes punched in lid
  1. Pour baking soda into large bowl
  2. If using lavender flowers, crush then mix with baking soda
  3. If using essential oil, stir into baking soda and breaks up clumps with a fork
  4. Pour mixture into cheese shaker or can with holes punched in lid
  5. Sprinkle liberally on carpet. Wait 30 minutes, then vacuum
 For maximum results, sprinkle on carpet before you go to bed, then vacuum in the morning.

Clearly label container, before storing
Air Fresheners
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 25 drops bergamot essential oil
  • 8 drops clove essential oil
  • 5 drops lemon essential oil
  • 1 cup distilled water
  • 1 clean 12 ounce spray bottle
  1. In the spray bottle, combine the alcohol and essential oils and shake well to disperse oil.
  2. Add water and shake for a minute or 2 until thoroughly blended
  3. Let mixture sit for a few days before using to allow fragrance to blend and mature
  4. A quick spritz is all that's neeeded to freshen a room
Make your fragance by combining up to 3 essential oils. Popular choices include eucalyptus, lavender, geranium, grapefruit, orange, pepermint, pine, juniper, rose and spearment

Clearly label container, before storing
Lemon Oil Furniture Polish
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 clean 16 ounce spray bottle
  1. In the spray bottle, combine olive oil and lemon juice
  2. Shake well before using
  3. Apply a small amount to a soft flannel cloth or chamois, then apply evenly over wood surface
  4. Use a clean, dry flannel cloth to buff and polish
 Discard leftovers and make a fresh batch each time you want to polish

Clearly label container, for the next time you make polish
No Fuss Furniture Polish
  • 1/4 cup boiled linseed oil
  • 1/8 cup vinegar
  • 1/8 cup whiskey
  • 1 clean 16 ounce spray bottle
  1. Combine all ingredients in spray bottle and shake well
  2. Apply a small amount to a clean, soft cloth and wipe on
  3. No need to buff, the dullness evaporates along with the alcohol
 Clearly label container, before storing
Cabinet Polish
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups warm water
  • basin or small bucket
  1. Combine ingredients in basin or small bucket
  2. Dip a soft flannel cloth into solution and wring it out
  3. Wipe over wood
  4. Buff and polish with a clean, soft, dry cloth
 Discard leftovers and make a fresh batch next time you want to polish kitchen cabinets or bookshelves
Soft Scrub
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • liquid detergent
  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin (optional)
  • bowl or container with lid
  1. Pour baking soda into container
  2. Add enough liquid detergent to make a paste
  3. Use a damp sponge and mixture to wash sinks, tubs, and tile
  4. Rinse with plain water
 Rinses easily and doen't leave grit

Add vegetable glycerin to mixture and store in air tight container or just make new mixture when you need it
Bathroom Cleaner for Mold
  • 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
  • 1 cup water
  • spray bottle
  1. Spray on moldy areas
  2. Let dry for a least 1 hour
  3. Rinse with plain water
 Must be stored in brown bottle

Label spray bottle for the next time you make this solution
Scouring Powder
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup borax
  • 1 cup salt
  1. Mix ingredient together and place in shaker or a container with a lid that has holes
  2. Use as you would any commercial scouring powder
 Clearly label container, before storing



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