Homemade Household Cleaner is an easy way to help save money and keep your house clean at the same time. This is the "recipe" I've been using for years to clean my home.
This post has been updated since it first appeared in 2015 with new information and purchasing information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, click here.
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner
I've been using this all purpose household cleaner for years.
This is a homemade all purpose cleaner meaning you can use it practically everywhere. I use it for our toilets, floors and countertops. Yes, it works beautifully on our quartz countertops.
However, to be safe, you should try it on a small area on your countertops before spraying it over the entire surface.
It is not recommended at all to use on marble counter tops or marble tile flooring.
How does vinegar work as a cleaner?
The acidity in vinegar is what helps remove buildup, dissolve soap scum and clean other messes that magically appear in our homes.
As with any homemade household cleaner, make sure you store this away from the reach of young children.
Ingredients
- ½ cup ammonia
- ½ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup baking soda
- water
Instructions
- Combine the above ingredients into a gallon of water and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into spray bottles.
You can even add essential oils to the mixture if you like to get rid of the vinegar smell.
You're going to want to make a few bottles. I keep one bottle in all three bathrooms, one in the kitchen and an extra one out in the garden shed to use on our gardening tools and the back porch furniture.
How to use homemade household cleaner
If the bottle has been sitting for awhile, shake it up gently before using.
Spray on the surface you want to clean and allow it to sit for up to five minutes. Wipe dry using paper towels or even a microfiber cloth.
Here are a few spray bottles and essential oils you can use for your Homemade Household Cleaner:
More InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore Information
Roseann Hampton says
Thanks for sharing your cleaner recipe with us at the Snickerdoodle Link Party! This will be one of my features this Saturday!
Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says
Great recipe, I love making my own cleaners and seeing what other people are using! Thanks for sharing!
Unknown says
Ammonia doesn't sound good for the lungs, I have COPD,
Laura says
Thank you for this awesome tip.
Thank you for joining us at Thoughts of Home.
Hope to see you next week too.
Laura
White Spray Paint
Kendall Patton says
How interesting! I typically use a vinegar/water or an h2o2/water mix. Because the littles are still so young, I probably won't change that, but this ammonia mixture seems like a good cleaner. 🙂
Munchkin Time says
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe, I need to try making it!
Made In a Day says
Thanks for the recipe! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
Kim
Shantel Jones says
I am always looking for more natural cleaners, thanks for sharing this one!
Ginger Bergemann says
Yes the alcohol helps kill those germs! I don't usually use ammonia, but tea tree oil instead. Love homemade cleaners - they are so much cheaper and get the job done! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday.
Michelle Nahom says
I've been meaning to make more of my own cleaners. I do make laundry detergent sometimes. I just need to sit down and do it. Thanks for the tip!
elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
This is a good recipe...I would never of thought to add alchohol!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hey I would love for you to share your stuff at My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link party!! Hope to see you there!!
Sharon Erickson says
I am going to try this!! I am all about making my own cleaner and I haven't tried this one. Pinning. Thanks for sharing! I would love if you linked this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday this week! Hope to see you there.
Sharon