The power of homemade natural cleaning products is astonishing, yet something that not many people are aware of. If you’ve never tried using certain common household ingredients when working through your chores list, you’re missing out! Not only will you save yourself money on store-bought detergents, but your home will also be healthier due to the nature of these homemade cleaning products.
So the next time you run out of your usual cleaning product, don’t rush off to the shops. Rather reach into your pantry and find one of the homemade natural cleaning products listed below. It could be the solution to all your problems.
Cleaning With Rubbing Alcohol
The molecular makeup of rubbing alcohol makes it an extremely effective disinfectant that can restore a healthy state to many household items and appliances. Listed below are a few of these items:
- Makeup brushes
- Earbuds/Earphones
- A tablet screen
For a full breakdown of methods and steps, head to our post on cleaning with rubbing alcohol to learn everything you need to know.
Cleaning With Lemon
Lemon is not only the perfect topping for fish, or a great ingredient to add to a trendy health drink, but it falls under the category of effective homemade green cleaning products. Listed below are some of the items and appliances that can be cleaned with lemon:
- A Kettle
- A microwave oven
- An oven
- Teeth
If you’d like to learn the methods and steps involved in the above processes, head to our post on cleaning with lemon for detailed explanations.
Cleaning With Salt
Salt is a pantry ingredient that there is always a major abundance of. If you’ve run out of a cleaning detergent for one of the items listed below, you could just pull out your salt and get to work. You’ll still have enough salt left over after cleaning to enjoy on your meals. Here are the household items and appliances (and even a four-legged family member) that can be cleaned with salt:
- An iron
- Copper
- Silver
- Clean your dog’s eyes with salt water
To become an expert at the process needed to achieve the above-mentioned tasks, head to our post on cleaning with salt for extensive methods with detailed steps.
Cleaning With Vinegar
What do salt and vinegar have in common? Not only are they a great combination flavour for chips, but they can both be used in functional homemade natural cleaning products. The mildly acidic base of vinegar kills germs and leaves many surfaces and items spotless. Listed below are the items that can be cleaned with vinegar:
- A kettle
- Windows
- An iron
- Suede shoes
Learn about the steps involved in the methods for the tasks listed above, in our post on cleaning with vinegar.
Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a fantastic cleaning solution for several home surfaces. If you’ve never heard of it in conversation before, these are the surfaces you can bring a sparkle back to with hydrogen peroxide:
- Grout on tile floors
- Shoes
- Carpet
- Glass
We’ve written an extensive post on cleaning with hydrogen peroxide that lists the steps needed to clean the above surfaces.
Cleaning With Baking Soda
The final item on our list of homemade cleaning products is baking soda. If you’re an avid baker, you’ll love having baking soda in abundance to also be used for cleaning. These are the items and appliances you can clean with baking soda:
- A mattress
- An oven
- A washing machine
- White sneakers
Find out how to get started when cleaning with baking soda for an in-depth breakdown of the methods and processes.
Conclusion
Now that we’ve looked at homemade natural cleaning products you probably have lying around, why not put them to the test? You might be able to save yourself some money on your regular cleaning detergents if the natural versions work better. Share these cleaning tips with friends and family who are also looking to try new things. If you don’t have the time to get to your chores, we at SweepSouth have a range of extensive cleaning services that are convenient, affordable, and professional.
