Save Money and be Frugal with this easy Homemade 409 Cleaner Recipe!

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Labeled ingredients for making Homemade 409.

Homemade 409 Cleaner Recipe

Save money on cleaning supplies with this easy DIY Homemade 409 Cleaner Recipe!

Marie writes: "I loved this mix! I made some up last night and cannot believe how well it works!"

Just a few simple ingredients, and you’re on your way to an effective and thrifty all-purpose cleaner!

I’ve been making Homemade Cleaners for years, and can’t believe how quick and easy they are to make. I love knowing exactly what is going into the cleaners, too.

Plus… they save SO much money!

So how do you make 409 cleaner at home? It’s actually so EASY!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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Homemade 409 Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make your own DIY 409 Cleaner!

  • 2 Tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar
  • 1 Tsp. Borax Powder
  • 1/8 cup Dawn Dishsoap
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • 16 oz. Triggered Spray Bottle
  • Optional: 8 drops Orange Essential Oil

A green spray bottle.

How to Make Homemade 409

You won’t believe how EASY it is to make your own DIY 409!

Go grab a spray bottle, and let’s get started!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Pour vinegar, borax and hot water into spray bottle.

Then continue filling spray bottle with cool water.

Add Dawn Dish soap last, and gently tilt bottle back and forth to mix in. (no need to shake)

Optional: Add in 8 drops of Orange Essential Oil for a light citrus scent.

You’re done… it’s as easy as that!

Wasn’t that ridiculously easy?

Labeled ingredients for making Homemade 409.

Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About this Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner…

Beth writes: “Thanks so much for sharing this! I mixed our first container full and “Love It”! Works great and smells clean too!”

Richard writes: “Thank You. This solution definitely works. I’ve been using it for several years and it’s my go to general purpose cleaner.”

Cristina writes: “Thank you! I made both the 409 and Granite Cleaner. Both formulas work fantastic! So glad to stop throwing away plastic containers and save money, too!”

Craig writes: “I tried this one — and it really works. (I used a generic “good on grease” dish soap that I already had.)  I’m kind of a skeptic, so this is a real testimonial.”

Marie writes: “I loved this mix! I made some up last night and cannot believe how well it works!”

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I’ve been using this Homemade Glass Cleaner now for years and I love love love it! So simple, so effective, so so frugal, it works like a charm! That’s what I’m talking about!

Dawn dish soap and vinegar on a counter next to a spray bottle.

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So have you tried this Homemade 409 Cleaner Recipe yet?

Please share with us in the comments below!

Containers of 409, vinegar, and Dawn.

About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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66 Comments

  1. Cristina Sovereign says:

    Thank you! I made both the 409 and granite cleaner. Both formulae work fantastic! So glad to stop throwing away plastic containers and save money, too!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      I’m so glad to hear you’re loving the homemade cleaning recipes, Cristina! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Richard Hussey says:

    These days there are variety of Dawn detergents, everything from single strength to the 5X. Does using the latter effect how much detergent I should add?

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Richard ~ I use the original Dawn when making this recipe, so if you’re using a stronger version, you can definitely use a little bit less.

      Reply
      1. Richard Hussey says:

        TY. This solution definitely works. I’ve been using it for several years and it’s my go to general purpose cleaner.

        Reply
  3. Craig says:

    I tried this one — and it really works

    (I used a generic “good on grease” dish soap that I already had.)

    I’m kind of a skeptic, so this is a real testimonial.

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Craig… I’m so glad to hear it worked well for you! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Allison Thompson says:

    Do you have a gallon size recipe for the 409?

    Reply
    1. Mary says:

      There are 128 ounces to a gallon…. So just multiply the ingredients X8…….

      Reply