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There are so many different things to clean in your home that require diverse cleaners. Laundry, dishes, toilets, floors, and carpets all need varying commercial cleaning supplies to clean and disinfect them. However, pre-made cleaning products often contain harsh chemicals that can cause allergic reactions and are unsafe for the environment, as well as mounting excessive costs for purchasing them.

There is an effective way that is safer and more natural. Making cleaning supplies for your home does not necessitate buying expensive chemical compounds. You likely have most of the ingredients already and just need the recipes.

Cleaning most floors in your house with your own homemade floor cleaner, like laminate and tile floors, is accomplished with white vinegar, baking soda, and Borax. Hardwood floors benefit from using olive oil.

No one is a big fan of window cleaning. How to make a window cleaner involves DIY solutions for cleaning windows utilize lemon juice, rubbing alcohol, and vinegar. Wiping them down with a squeegee or newspaper leaves windows streak-free and sparkling.

If you have some brass pieces around the house, keeping them shiny can be challenging. Over time, they become dull and tarnished. Homemade brass cleaner and polish recipes include salt, vinegar, and baking soda. They will remove the tarnish, and you can lightly wipe them afterward with mineral oil to prevent corrosion.

With all the items that end up in our drains, particularly in the kitchen, it’s no wonder they sometimes smell bad and clog from time to time. Making a natural drain cleaner and unclogger and keeping your drain clean is actually easy. Mixtures using vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, cream of tartar, ammonia, citrus peels, and Borax all work wonders.

There’s nothing worse than getting a stain on your carpet unless it’s getting more than one. A DIY carpet cleaner can eliminate stains and leave your carpets smelling fresh and looking new again.

4+ Homemade Linoleum Floor Cleaner Recipes

By Joan Clark

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Linoleum is something of a miracle product that can handle high traffic and dirt without damage. To keep your flooring looking its best, though, you’ve […]
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How to Use a Steam Cleaner for Grout Cleaning

By Joan Clark

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Bathroom tile and grout can make our homes shine, but they can also be a source of health and cleanliness issues. Black mold and mildew […]
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3 Homemade Car Fabric Cleaner Recipes

By Joan Clark

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Our cars give us freedom and allow us to venture into distant places on road trips, but they can also fill with all kinds of […]
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How to Steam Clean Your Oven with Vinegar

By Joan Clark

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Oven cleaning is one of the household chores that may make you want to say, “But, do I have to?” While you may want to […]
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6 Amazing Homemade Kitchen Sink Cleaner Tips & Recipes

By Joan Clark

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Our sinks collect a ton of gunk and grime, not to mention an abundance of water damage. This overexposure to weathering elements can create water […]
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How to Get Grease Stains Out of Polyester

By Joan Clark

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Finding grease and oil stains on your favorite polyester blouse or dress shirt can be a bit disconcerting. The good news is, polyester is a […]
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How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard – 5 Quick Keyboard Cleaning Tips

By Joan Clark

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Today we are going to show you how to clean a mechanical keyboard to extend its lifespan and help keep it functioning correctly.  Many types […]
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10 Homemade Wood Floor Polish Tips & Recipes to Keep Your Floors Shiny

By Joan Clark

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Hardwood floors create a warm, inviting look to your home that is durable and easy to maintain year-round. This spectacular flooring does require a little […]
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How to Clean Fiberglass – 7 Tips and Cleaner Recipes

By Joan Clark

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You’d be surprised how many items you have in your home that are made of fiberglass. These can include the bathtub, sinks, lighting fixtures, and […]
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4+ Homemade Bamboo Floor Cleaner Recipes

By Joan Clark

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The natural beauty of hardwood floors truly cannot be matched. Bamboo is rapidly becoming a new favorite among homeowners due to its durability and water […]
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3 Simple Ways to Remove Mortar From a Tile

By Joan Clark

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Whether you’re a novice or an expert when it comes to home improvement, there are always bound to be a few minor mistakes here and […]
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5 Homemade Degreaser Recipes and Remedies

By Joan Clark

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With kitchen splatters and messy foods, a homemade degreaser is sure to be your new favorite cleaning solution. Whether cooking on the stovetop, cleaning kitchen […]
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22 Quick Ways to Clean Smelly Shoes

By Joan Clark

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Foot odor can happen to anyone from time to time, and everyone can benefit from knowing how to clean smelly shoes. Unfortunately, it’s not always […]
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How to Clean Grout with Vinegar and Baking Soda

By Joan Clark

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Taking a relaxing shower after a hard days work only to spend your time trying to avoid touching grime, mildew, scum, and dirty grout stains […]
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6 Easy-to-Make Kitchen Degreaser Recipes and Tips

By Joan Clark

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Making a family meal is often more work then you may realize. It’s incredible how much more time goes into prepping, cooking, and cleaning up […]
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How to Clean Stove Burners Fast and Easily

By Joan Clark

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Every time you use your stovetop, you leave behind bits and pieces of everything you cooked. Cleaning your stove top is one of those endless […]
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5 Quick Ways to Deep Clean Stainless Steel Jewelry

By Joan Clark

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On its own, stainless steel is an impressive metal that sparkles and shines with mesmerizing beauty. Add this magnificent glimmer to a set of stainless […]
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How to Remove Hard Water Stains from a Toilet – The Deep Cleaning Guide

By Joan Clark

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If you dread cleaning your bathroom, we don’t blame you! Not only do you have to deal with regular dirt and grime, but you also […]
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8 Quick Ways to Get Rid of Shower Drain Smells

By Joan Clark

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The last thing you need when you jump in the shower is to be overcome by the smell coming from the shower drain. When you […]
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How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass – The Ultimate Guide

By Joan Clark

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We’ll all been there. We pull out a water glass or gaze out a window, and there it is – a hard water stain. Deciding […]
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7 Quick Ways to Get Rid of Mold in the Shower

By Joan Clark

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The fight against mold spores is an eternal one. For our family’s health, we always have to be on guard against it. And, when we […]
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DIY Shoe Cleaner Tips: 10 Tricks for Easily Cleaning Your Shoes

By Joan Clark

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It isn’t easy to keep our shoes clean. One wrong step into a mud puddle or a brush-up against grass can result in stains on […]
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Homemade Bowling Ball Cleaner Recipes: 3 Tips for Easily Cleaning Your Bowling Balls

By Joan Clark

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If your last few trips to the bowling alley ended with disappointing scores, it might not be due to any lack of skill on your […]
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Homemade Car Interior Cleaner Recipes: 12 Tips For Cleaning Dashboard, Windows, and Seats

By Joan Clark

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Vehicles take a real beating from grime and dirt, not only on the exterior but on the car’s interior, as well. Dust and mud are […]
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Home Cleaning Recipes – 17 Powerful DIY Cleaners

By Joan Clark

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It’s time to start scouring your house from top to bottom. While you may be tempted to spray down your entire home with bleach, it […]
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Homemade Wall Cleaner Recipes: 11 Tips for Cleaning Your Walls Easily

By Joan Clark

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One of the hardest aspects of homeownership is constant maintenance. You want to take pride in the look and condition of your home, and that […]
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