15 All-Natural Cleaning Sprays & Scrubs You Can Easily DIY at Home (2024)

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  DIY Window Cleaner

  

  Mix an inexpensive cleaner and leavewindows streak-free with just distilled white vinegar, cleaning vinegar, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and distilled water.

  To use, spray the cleaner on a window starting at the top and allow it to work for 30 seconds before wiping it away with a lint-free microfiber cloth.

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  DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

  

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  The natural ingredients of this all-purpose cleaner take care of greasy, sticky messes with the power of citric acid from lemons, the cleaning powder of dishwashing liquid, and the gentle abrasive power of baking soda.

  To use, shake the bottle before every use, spritz the surface, and wipe away the mess with a microfiber cloth.

  Cleaning Tip

  If you don't have lemon juice, use one tablespoon ofcitric acid powderinstead.

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  DIY Washing Machine Cleaner

  

  This DIY washing machine cleaner is so simple to make and use you don't need to mix it up ahead of time. Just keep the ingredients on hand to clean your washer monthly. You'll need chlorine bleach, baking soda, and distilled white vinegar.

  Follow the cleaning steps carefully—combining chlorine bleach and vinegar causes toxic fumes.

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  DIY Toilet Cleaner

  

  With this DIY cleaner and atoilet brush, you can have a clean and odor-free toilet bowl. The dry components of the cleaner (baking soda, citric acid powder, and orange or lavender essential oil) are kept separate from the cleaning vinegar. Combine the two in the toilet bowl to activate the cleaning action.
  

  Tip

  You can also use this mixture to freshen shower and sink drains and remove soap scum from the pipes. Add the powder to the drain, then the vinegar, and flush with hot water after 15 minutes.

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  DIY Floor Cleaner

  

  There's no need to purchase specialized cleaners for vinyl, LVT, and tile floors because this DIY is so simple you can mix a fresh solution each time you mop.

  Combine warm water, rubbing alcohol, distilled white vinegar, and dishwashing liquid. Do not use this mixture on natural stone floors like marble and slate, which require a non-acidic cleaner.

  Cleaning Tip

  Use scented vinegar or add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to create a fresh scent.

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  DIY Vinegar-Free Shower Cleaner

  

  Not everyone can tolerate vinegar's pungent aroma. This DIY shower cleaner does not use vinegar but is still effective in removing soap scum and soil from shower stalls and doors. All you need is isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher rinse aid, and distilled water.

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  DIY All-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner

  

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  With just two ingredients—distilled white vinegar and water—you can make an all-purpose bathroom cleaner to tackle grime on shower stalls and doors, bathtubs, countertops and sinks, and sticky floors.

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  DIY Tile Grout Cleaner

  

  Oxygen-based bleach isn't just for removing laundry stains. A paste of powdered bleach and water makes an excellent cleaner for tile grout. Just apply the paste and let it work for a few minutes and then scrub the grout with a soft-bristled brush. Rinse the paste away and be amazed.

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  DIY Bathroom Mold Cleaner

  

  This is the easiest DIY cleaner of all. Pour undiluted distilled white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray on mold and mildew in your bathroom. Leave the vinegar to work for at least 30 minutes to one hour and then scrub away the mold.

  The vinegar will kill the mold, but it won't alwaysremove stains caused by the mold so follow up with an all-purpose cleaner. Vinegar can pit, etch, or dull materials like marble, limestone, granite, and hardwood ,so always test the vinegar on an inconspicuous spot before using it as a mold remover.

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  DIY Drain Cleaner

  

  A slow bathroom or kitchen drain often can be cleared with a DIY drain cleaner of boiling water,baking soda,and distilled white vinegar. The baking soda and vinegar react together to create a fizzy,bubbly action that can loosen up clogs so they can be washed down the drain.

  Start and finish the drain cleaning with boiling water to loosen and flush away clogs or debris.

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  DIY Dishwashing Liquid

  

  Make your own dishwashing liquid with Castile soap, water, distilled white vinegar, and liquid glycerin. Add some essential oils to create your favorite scent.

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  DIY Pet Urine Stain Remover

  

  Unless you eliminate the odor, pets will often return to a spot to urinate. To get rid of the stains and odor, combine borax, salt, and vinegar to make a paste to spread on the carpet. Let it work for 30 to 45 minutes and then vacuum it away.

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  DIY Carpet Refresher

  

  Sprinkle plain, dry baking soda on a carpet and then spritz lightly with water to remove odors and trap soil to brighten carpet. Let the dampened carpet dry for about 8 hours or overnight and then vacuum it away.

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  DIY Silver Cleaner

  

  The chemical reaction between aluminum foil, baking soda, salt, and boiling water will remove tarnish from silver jewelry, flatware, and serving pieces.

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  DIY Laundry Detergent

  

  You can make laundry detergent that is safe to use in both standard andhigh-efficiency washers by combining borax, baking soda, washing soda, and pure soap flakes.To boost the cleaning power of your homemade detergent, you can increase the amount of borax slightly in the formula.