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5 Homemade Cleaner Recipes that Work Just as Well as the Store Bought Version

February 26, 2020 By: Sweet Frugal Lifecomment

Save money by making your own homemade cleaners!

Want to know a secret about me??? I use to spend way to much money on fancy store cleaners. It was admittedly a fun little hobby of mine. I absolutely loved browsing the cleaning section of the store.

I mean…why buy an all purpose bathroom cleaner when I could buy a toilet bowl cleaner, a shower cleaner and a cleaner for the counter top??? There were just so many fun choices!

Once I realized I needed to cut back my spending habits, my fancy store bought cleaners were the first thing to go (sad day!).

I began teaching myself new recipes and was blown away by how quick and easy and CHEAP homemade cleaners were to make!

Today I am sharing 5 of my favorite homemade cleaner recipes.

I go more into depth about homemade cleaners, how to make them and give even more recipes in my Quick Start Guide to Frugal Living eCourse, so be sure to check it out!

Recipe #1: Homemade Window Cleaner

I recently learned how to make these easy window cleaner (aka: vinegar water). I couldn’t believe how well it worked, better than any store bought cleaner I have tried!

Plus it only requires two ingredients! It just doesn’t get better than that!

1 part water

1 part vinegar

Mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle. (buy these for cheap at the Dollar Tree).

To use: spray on windows and mirrors and wipe clean with a paper towel.

See how easy!! It works like a charm!

#2: Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaner

I love using the vinegar water for my indoor windows, but my outdoor windows need something a little stronger (ehhh…anyone else????)

I have been using this homemade outdoor window cleaner for years. It gets all those pesky hard water spots gone and leaves my windows squeaky clean. Exactly what I need!

Click here for my fave outdoor window cleaner recipe!

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#3: Kitchen All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

This all purpose cleaner is what I use to clean just about everything in my kitchen. I use it on the counter tops, sink, microwave, etc. It works really well and is a breeze to mix together.

2 Tbsp baking soda

1 pint warm water

Mix baking soda and water together. Pour on a sponge. Use the sponge to clean kitchen counters and appliances.

#4: Homemade Carpet Cleaner Recipe

Carpet cleaners can get really expensive at the store. This recipe is the perfect alternative for getting out carpet stains, while sticking to your tight budget.

1 part dish soap

2 parts peroxide

Small amount of water

Mix together and spray on carpet stains. Let sit for 10 minutes. Wipe with damp cloth.

#5: Homemade Bathroom Cleaner Recipe

This all purpose bathroom cleaner is great for cleaning the entire bathroom! We use it for the bathtub, shower, sink, toilet, etc. I’ve been making it for years and there is nothing better! Even my kids love to mix the ingredients together!

Click here to find the full recipe!

I haven’t bought a store bought cleaner in years! And, my budget has been much better because of that decision. Plus, less chemicals are floating around my home, I’m calling it a win all around!

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Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaner

May 23, 2018 By: Sweet Frugal Life4 Comments

Check out my easy fool proof Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaner recipe!

We have been busy around here with Spring Cleaning. I might be a little strange, but I honestly look forward to Spring Cleaning each year. It’s so fun to have a fresh start and clean home! One of my favorite Spring Cleaning chores is cleaning my windows. There’s just something about those sparkly clean windows that make me so happy! Today I’m sharing my favorite homemade outdoor window cleaner recipe.

When we clean out outdoor windows, we clean them as a family. It’s such a fun way to get everyone involved and spend a few hours together. My kids love helping mix the solution, and spray the windows.

I have such fond memories of doing this as a young child with my family. We had a few windows that were up to high to reach. So, my dad would go get the tractor, let us kids sit in the bucket loader and would then lift us up to the windows.

I remember us laughing and feeling so high up sitting in the bucket. It’s a memory I will always treasure!

I don’t have any high windows, and I don’t have a tractor. But! I do have windows and kids and we can make our own memories.

Outdoor Window Cleaner Recipe

It’s so easy to make your own outdoor window cleaner. Seriously! All it takes is three ingredients, and you probably already have them in your house!

Mix Together:

8 cups water

2 cups vinegar

1/8 cups dish soap

See! That’s eat! After it’s mixed I like to take it outside in a big bucket, get out my window squeegee and scrub those windows.

Washing The Windows

To wash your outdoor windows, dip the squeegee in the bucket with your homemade window cleaner. Scrub windows, spray with fresh water from the hose, and then flip the squeegee around to wipe off all water.

Washing window with special mop, view through glass

Outdoor Window Cleaner

This window cleaner is easy and cheap to make!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Ingredients

8 Cups Water
2 Cups Vinegar
1/8 Cups Dish Soap

Instructions

Mix together and use to wash windows.

In Conclusion

I have been using this recipe for years and it does the best job of getting off hard water spots and making your windows sparkle again! I hope you love it as much as I do! Let me know if you try it, I would love to hear your experience in the comments.

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Homemade Bathroom Cleaner

April 4, 2018 By: Sweet Frugal Life14 Comments

How to make Bathroom Cleaner at home!

Want to make your own homemade bathroom cleaner? It’s easy, cheap and quick! Plus, it only takes ingredients…these are ingredients I bet you already have in your home. No need to go to the store!

I have been busy Spring Cleaning my house. This usually takes a few weeks to do. But, I get it done eventually!! My least favorite room to clean in the house is the bathroom. I’m sure I am not alone in this! I always put this job off for days! However, if I am going to clean the bathroom, I might as well be doing it with a cleaner that I know was affordable and environmentally friendly!

Years ago I started making my homemade bathroom cleaner and have not looked back since. Making your own bathroom cleaner is so easy and is a great way to save money! Store bought cleaners are expensive! This recipe will only cost you pennies.

You will need a plastic spray bottle. I recommend spending a few extra dollars rather than buying the cheapest bottle. It will last much longer this way.

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Ingredients

2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup vinegar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup dish soap
1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

First, add the baking soda to the spray bottle and then add the vinegar. I do this in the sink, and do it slowly because it will foam.
Squeeze the foam out and then add the rest of the ingredients. After all of the ingredients are added put the lid back on the bottle and shake it up really good. That's it! You are ready to tackle the bathroom! This lasts me about a year and I use it for every part of the bathroom; the toilet, sink, countertops, shower and bath.