Save Money with Homemade Cleaning Supplies
DIY projects are a fun way to develop new hobbies and help you save money. When it comes to household cleaners, you can improve air quality and boost indoor wellness by using natural projects to clean your home. Here are recipes for easy homemade cleaning supplies that you’ll use as staples around the house.
Making Laundry Detergent
Commercial laundry detergents are often toxic to the environment and many of their ingredients are also hazardous to human health. Making your own products helps you avoid toxins and generate less garbage.
To make clothes washing detergent, you’ll need one bar of laundry soap, one cup of Borax powder, one cup of super washing soda, and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Use a cheese grater to grate the laundry soap. In a bowl, mix the borax, washing soda, and baking soda. For a finer detergent that dissolves easily in water, use a food processor to blend the grated soap with the powder mixture. If you like, add essential oils for scent during this part of the process.
All-Purpose Cleaner
Another benefit of making your own cleaners is that you can mix a single product for multiple uses. To make an all-purpose spray cleaner, fill an empty mason jar with citrus peels. Then fill the jar with white vinegar, leaving some space at the top. Cover and let steep for several days. Strain the liquid into an empty spray bottle, leaving room for ¼ cup of water. Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil like lemon or tea tree for their cleansing properties.
Include Hand Sanitizer in Your Inventory of Homemade Cleaning Supplies
Making a bulk supply of homemade hand sanitizer means you’ll always have some available. Simply pour it into various-sized containers to use at home, carry it with you on the go, store it in the glove compartment of your car, or keep some on your desk at work.
Aloe vera gel, rubbing alcohol, and quality essential oils are the three ingredients you need to make sanitizer. Use two parts rubbing alcohol and one part aloe vera gel to make a hand cleaner that kills most germs. Essential oils can be added for scent.
The Benefits of Homemade Cleaning Products
Homemade cleaners are less toxic to the environment, making them a safer option to use around the house, especially if you have children or pets. If a member of your household suffers from dermatitis or skin allergies, using natural homemade products may help reduce symptoms. Learning to make a few effective products means you’ll spend less money on commercial cleaners and can enjoy a safer, healthier home.
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