12 Natural Homemade Cleaners That Will Clean, Sanitize, and Disinfect Everything in Your Home

Nature provides us with all the necessary ingredients to clean and disinfect our homes naturally. Below are 12 DIY cleaning recipes that are effective, eco-friendly, and easy to make!

1. Floor Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon warm water

• ½ cup white vinegar

• 1 tsp natural dish soap

• A few drops lemon essential oil

How to Use:

• Mix all ingredients in a bucket and mop your floors with the mixture. Do not use on hardwood floors.

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2. Mold/Mildew Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vinegar

• 2 tsp tea tree oil

How to Use:

• Mix and transfer to a spray bottle. Spray on moldy areas and leave for 24 hours.

Additional Step:

• Make a paste with ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup rubbing alcohol, ½ tsp tea tree oil, and ¼ cup water. Apply it to the affected areas and scrub with a toothbrush.

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3. Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup water

• 1 tsp natural dish soap

• ¼ cup rubbing alcohol

• A few drops essential oil

How to Use:

• Mix in a spray bottle. Spray on surfaces and wipe with a damp cloth.

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4. Sink Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups baking soda

• 10 drops clove essential oil

• 10 drops lemon essential oil

• 1 tbsp castile soap liquid

How to Use:

• Mix ingredients, store in an airtight container. Sprinkle over sink, scrub with a brush, and rinse with water.

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5. Laundry Detergent

Ingredients:

• 4 cups filtered water

• 1 cup salt

• 1.5 cups baking soda

• 1 cup Sal Suds or castile soap

• 1 tsp lemon essential oil

• 16 cups filtered water

How to Use:

• Boil 4 cups of water, add salt, dissolve it, then mix with baking soda, soap, and essential oil. Add 16 cups water. Use ¼ cup per load.

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6. Kitchen Cleaner

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup natural dish soap

• 1 tsp water

• A few drops clove essential oil

• ¼ cup baking soda

How to Use:

• Mix ingredients, apply with a rough sponge, scrub, and wipe with a damp towel.

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7. Dishwasher Pods

Ingredients:

• 1 cup super washing soda

• 1 cup baking soda

• 1 cup table salt

• 1 tsp herbal dish soap

• 10 drops lemon essential oil

How to Use:

• Add water to the mixture until it clumps. Press into molds and let dry for 24 hours. Store in a container and use 1-2 pods per cycle.

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8. Tile and Grout Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 parts baking soda

• 1 part hydrogen peroxide

• 1 part dish soap

How to Use:

• Make a paste, apply to grout and tiles, let sit for an hour or overnight. Scrub with a brush and rinse with warm water.

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9. Disinfectant Cleaner

Ingredients:

• ½ cup vinegar

• 1½ cups water

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 10 drops lemon essential oil

• 10 drops lavender essential oil

How to Use:

• Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray on surfaces, let sit for 10 minutes, and wipe with a microfiber cloth.

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10. Glass Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• ¼ cup white vinegar

• ¼ cup rubbing alcohol

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

How to Use:

• Shake all ingredients in a spray bottle. Apply directly to glass or microfiber cloth, wipe and air dry.

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11. Degreasing Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• 1 tbsp baking soda

• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ½ tsp castile soap liquid

How to Use:

• Mix and spray on surfaces, then wipe with a damp microfiber cloth.

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12. Toilet Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda

• ½ cup citric acid

• 1-2 tsp castile soap

• Few drops lemon or tea tree essential oil

How to Use:

• Mix and press into molds. Let harden for a few hours. Store in a jar and drop a pod in the toilet bowl. Let it fizz, then flush.

For Liquid Toilet Cleaner:

• Mix 2 cups water, ½ cup baking soda, ½ cup citric acid, ½ cup castile soap, and essential oil. Spray on toilet seat and cover, let sit for a few minutes, then clean with a cloth.

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These natural homemade cleaners are an easy, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way to keep your home sparkling clean without harmful chemicals. Enjoy a naturally clean and sanitized environment with minimal effort!