Create powerful cleaning products using simple ingredients you already have at home. These eco-friendly recipes are safe for your family, pets, and environment while delivering professional results!
Commercial cleaning products often contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, trigger allergies, and harm the environment. Plus, they're expensive! Natural DIY cleaners made from simple pantry staples are just as effective, safer for your family and pets, and cost pennies to make.
Best of all? You probably already have these ingredients in your Jacksonville home!
Natural disinfectant and deodorizer. Cuts through grease, dissolves mineral deposits, and kills bacteria.
Gentle abrasive that scrubs without scratching. Deodorizes and lifts stains naturally.
Natural bleaching agent and fresh scent. Cuts grease and removes hard water stains.
Plant-based soap that's gentle yet effective. Works on almost any surface safely.
Instructions: Mix in a spray bottle. Shake before each use.
Best for: Countertops, sinks, appliances, bathroom surfaces
Instructions: Combine in spray bottle. Use with newspaper or microfiber cloth for streak-free shine.
Best for: Windows, mirrors, glass shower doors, glass tables
Instructions: Mix baking soda with small amounts of soap until thick paste forms. Apply, scrub, rinse.
Best for: Bathtubs, tile grout, stovetops, burnt pans
Instructions: Pour baking soda into toilet. Add vinegar (it will fizz!). Let sit 15 minutes. Scrub and flush.
Best for: Toilets, removing hard water rings and stains
Instructions: Mix in bucket. Mop as usual. No rinsing needed!
Best for: Tile, laminate, vinyl floors (NOT hardwood)
Instructions: Mix in jar. Apply small amount to cloth, wipe wood furniture in direction of grain.
Best for: Wood furniture, cabinets, cutting boards
Instructions: Mix in jar. Sprinkle on carpet, let sit 15-30 minutes, vacuum thoroughly.
Best for: Carpets, rugs, upholstery, pet odors
Instructions: Pour baking soda down drain. Add vinegar (will foam). Wait 15 minutes. Flush with boiling water.
Best for: Kitchen and bathroom drains, preventing clogs
Creates toxic chlorine gas. Keep these products completely separate.
Especially on delicate surfaces like marble, granite, or finished wood.
Mark bottles with contents and date made. Most solutions last 1-3 months.
Even natural cleaners should be stored safely out of reach.
Add tea tree oil to cleaners - it's a natural anti-fungal that prevents mildew in our humid climate. Clean bathroom surfaces weekly!
Use vinegar-based window cleaner more frequently during spring. Jacksonville's oak pollen is intense!
Jacksonville water can leave mineral buildup. Use vinegar or lemon juice regularly on faucets and shower heads.
Save $150-250 per year by making your own cleaners!
Natural cleaning is better for your family, your budget, and the environment. Start with just one or two recipes and build from there. Your Jacksonville home will sparkle – naturally!