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    Home » Home and Garden » Home Keeping Tips

    Homemade Household Cleaner

    Published: Mar 11, 2020 · Modified: Mar 11, 2020 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    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. 

    Spray Bottle with kitchen sponge and yellow flower

    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

    1. Combine the above ingredients into a gallon of water and mix well. 
    2. 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:

    Uineko Plastic Spray Bottle (3 Pack, 24 Oz, 3 Colors) Heavy Duty All-Purpose Empty Spraying Bottles Leak Proof Commercial Mist Water Bottle for Cleaning Solutions Plants Pet with Adjustable NozzleMore InformationLucy's Family Owned - All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 oz)More InformationAustin's 00051 Clear Ammonia Multipurpose Cleaner - 64 OunceMore InformationArm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, 8 ozMore InformationdoTERRA - Lemon Essential Oil - Supports Healthy Respiratory Function, Energized and Positive Mood, Refreshing Natural Cleansing and Digestive Benefits; For Diffusion, Internal, or Topical Use - 15 mLMore InformationSweet Orange Essential Oil for Diffuser & Reed Diffusers (100% Pure Essential Oil) 10mlMore InformationLilac Scented Oil by Good Essential (Premium Grade Fragrance Oil) - Perfect for Aromatherapy, Soaps, Candles, Slime, Lotions, and More!More Information

     

    Kitchen Tip Homemade Household Cleaner

     

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Roseann Hampton says

      March 20, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks for sharing your cleaner recipe with us at the Snickerdoodle Link Party! This will be one of my features this Saturday!

      Reply
    2. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

      March 20, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      Great recipe, I love making my own cleaners and seeing what other people are using! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Unknown says

      January 27, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      Ammonia doesn't sound good for the lungs, I have COPD,

      Reply
    4. Laura says

      July 23, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      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

      Reply
    5. Kendall Patton says

      July 20, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Munchkin Time says

      July 20, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe, I need to try making it!

      Reply
    7. Made In a Day says

      July 19, 2016 at 2:11 am

      Thanks for the recipe! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
      Kim

      Reply
    8. Shantel Jones says

      August 24, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      I am always looking for more natural cleaners, thanks for sharing this one!

      Reply
    9. Ginger Bergemann says

      January 30, 2015 at 12:29 am

      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.

      Reply
    10. Michelle Nahom says

      January 30, 2015 at 12:04 am

      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!

      Reply
    11. elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says

      January 22, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    12. Sharon Erickson says

      January 22, 2015 at 1:44 am

      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

      Reply

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