Make Your Own Household Cleaning Products, Part 1

You probably already know that cleaning your home naturally without artificial and toxic chemicals is better for your family and the environment. However, you might be surprised to learn that you can make your own natural cleaning products at home that work just as well or better and are CHEAPER!

Stainless Steel & Glass Cleaner

Baking Soda is great for stainless steel & glass cookware. I used to buy a popular artificial chemical product for this, but found that using straight baking soda was just as good. Plus, I don’t have to worry if my little girl accidentally gets ahold of the container! To use, clean your cookware as you normally would with soapy water. Then, if there are any stubborn stains or food debris, sprinkle one TBS or so of baking soda on it and wipe with a damp cloth or paper towel. You want to make a slightly damp paste, so add water if needed and just scrub until it’s gone and rinse away!

Stove Top Cleaner
Baking Soda is also amazing at fighting grease and I use it on my enamel top cooking range when it’s especially messy.  Sprinkle with baking soda and let sit for about an hour to soak up the grease. Then, wipe it off with a damp cloth as you would for cleaning cookware and voila!

Floor Cleaner
To mop your floors add ¼ cup White Distilled Vinegar to 1 Gallon Hot Water. Not only does this natural and inexpensive solution clean well and disinfect, but it doesn’t leave a smell when it’s dry. A few years ago, I found that my floors actually stayed cleaner longer when I used this compared to leading brand chemical cleaners because there isn’t any product residue left behind to attract dirt.