Stop Using Toxic Cleaners — Try This Instead

Did you know that you can make all purpose cleaners at home with minimal ingredients?

3 Natural Cleaners You Can Make at Home:

1.) All Purpose Vinegar Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white vinegar

• 1 cup water

• Optional: lemon peels or a few drops of essential oil (like lemon or lavender)

How to use: Mix in a spray bottle and use like a regular cleaner.

Why it works: Vinegar naturally kills bacteria and cuts grease.

Avoid on: natural stone (like granite or marble)

This one has been well known for some time as an all purpose cleaner and its especially great at cleaning glass for a streak-free clean.

Best for: countertops, glass, sinks, bathrooms

Store this cleaner in a glass bottle which you can buy here!

2.) Baking Soda Scrub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup baking soda

• Water (enough to form a paste)

Optional add-ins:

• A few drops of tea tree oil (antibacterial)

How to use: Apply paste, scrub, and rinse.

Why it works: Baking soda is mildly abrasive—great for lifting grime without scratching.

Best for: tubs, sinks, stovetops, grout

3.) Citrus Enzyme Cleaner (Fermented Cleaner)

Ingredients:

• Citrus peels (orange, lemon, lime)

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 3 cups water

How to make:

1. Add everything to a jar or bottle

2. Loosely seal and let ferment for 2–3 weeks (release gas occasionally)

3. Strain and use

4. Store in a glass spray bottle

Why it works: Natural enzymes break down dirt, grease, and odours.

Best for: floors, garbage bins, odours, general cleaning

Store Bought cleaners have some many ingredients we can't even pronounce. Keep your family safe with these homemade cleaners.

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