✨ DIY Cleaning Recipes

5 Natural Cleaners You Can Make for Under $5

February 20, 2024 4 min read By Daniella's Maids Team
A jar filled with baking soda and a wooden spoon rests on a countertop alongside a bottle of vinegar and cleaning sponges.

Save money and eliminate harsh chemicals with these easy DIY cleaning recipes using ingredients from your pantry. Each cleaner costs less than $1 to make and works just as well as expensive store-bought products!

Why Make Your Own Cleaners?

💰 Save Money: Each recipe costs pennies per batch
🌿 Safer: No harsh chemicals or toxic fumes
🌍 Eco-Friendly: Reduce plastic waste and pollution

5 Budget-Friendly Cleaning Recipes

$1

Window & Glass Cleaner

Total cost: ~$0.50 per bottle

Ingredients:

  • • 2 cups water
  • • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • • 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol

Instructions:

Mix in spray bottle. Spray on glass, wipe with newspaper or microfiber cloth for streak-free shine!

$1

Disinfecting Spray

Total cost: ~$0.75 per bottle

Ingredients:

  • • 1 cup water
  • • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • • 10 drops tea tree oil
  • • 10 drops eucalyptus oil

Instructions:

Combine in spray bottle. Spray on surfaces, let sit 1-2 minutes, wipe clean. Kills 99% of germs naturally!

$1

Scrubbing Paste

Total cost: ~$0.25 per batch

Ingredients:

  • • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • • 5 drops lemon essential oil (optional)

Instructions:

Mix into thick paste. Apply to tubs, sinks, or stovetops. Scrub with sponge, rinse well. Works on tough stains!

Baking soda in a glass jar with a wooden spoon on a clean countertop for kitchen use and baking. A wooden spoon rests on the jar.
$1

Floor Cleaner

Total cost: ~$0.30 per gallon

Ingredients:

  • • 1 gallon warm water
  • • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • • 1 tablespoon dish soap
  • • 10 drops essential oil

Instructions:

Mix in bucket. Mop as usual. No rinsing needed! Safe for tile, vinyl, and laminate (not hardwood).

$1

Drain Cleaner & Deodorizer

Total cost: ~$0.15 per use

Ingredients:

  • • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • • 1 cup white vinegar
  • • Boiling water

Instructions:

Pour baking soda down drain, follow with vinegar. Let fizz 15 minutes. Flush with boiling water. Clears minor clogs!

Total Cost for All 5 Cleaners: Under $5!

Compare that to $20-30 for store-bought cleaners. You'll save hundreds per year!

$200+
Annual savings
0
Harsh chemicals
5 min
To make each cleaner

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