12 Natural Homemade Cleaner Recipes

7. Dishwasher Pods & Rinse Aid

Pods:
• 1 cup super washing soda
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup salt
• 1 tsp natural dish soap
• 10 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions: Spray with water until it clumps, press into molds, let dry for 24 hours, store. Use 1-2 pods per wash.

Rinse Aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser with white vinegar or place ½ cup vinegar in a dishwasher-safe bowl on the top rack.

8. Tile & Grout Cleaner

Paste: 2 parts baking soda + 1 part hydrogen peroxide + 1 part dish soap (apply, let sit, scrub, rinse).

Spray: 4 cups hot water + ¼ cup baking soda + ¼ cup rubbing alcohol + ¼ cup lemon juice + 30 drops lemon oil.

9. Disinfectant Cleaner
• ½ cup vinegar
• 1½ cups water
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 10 drops lemon oil
• 10 drops lavender oil

Instructions: Spray on surfaces, let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe.

10. Glass Cleaner
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup rubbing alcohol
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions: Shake before use, spray on glass, wipe, and let air dry.

11. Degreasing Cleaner

(Not for wood)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp castile soap

Instructions: Mix, spray on surfaces, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth.

12. Toilet Cleaner

Pods:
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• 1-2 tsp castile soap
• A few drops of lemon or tea tree oil

Instructions: Mix, press into a mold, let harden, store. Drop 1 pod in the toilet, let fizz, flush.

Liquid Cleaner:
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup castile soap
• A few drops of lemon or tea tree oil

Disinfectant Spray: Spray hydrogen peroxide on the toilet seat and lid, let sit, then wipe clean.

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