Not only are these DIY Homemade Cleaners Recipes so simple to make… they will save you SO much money, too!
Then… save even more money when you learn How To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half!
Homemade Cleaners That Work
On the hunt for some Homemade Cleaning Recipes and DIY Homemade Bathroom Cleaners?? I’ve got you covered!
Not only are homemade cleaning products recipes healthier to use, they are one of my favorite ways to Save Money Fast!
Seriously, the savings you’ll experience once you start making homemade cleaning recipes truly is mind blowing!
I couldn’t believe how I was able to cut my household expenses so drastically, so FAST, just by mixing up some simple solutions.
Not only are these recipes a more natural version of your store-bought favorites, they often work so much better, too! Talk about a win-win, right?
Whether you’re looking to stock your bathroom cabinet on a dime, or just want to make some effective cleaning products for your house cleaning Side Hustle… THESE are the recipes for you!
So are you ready for some ridiculously easy ways to swap out your old cleaners with new homemade, mostly natural cleaning recipes? Let’s get started!
Check out my favorite fool-proof DIY cleaning products below…
Related: How To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half (35 Money Saving Tips)
How to Speed Clean Your Home
Now before we get to the Homemade Cleaners… check out this simple speed cleaning schedule!
Are you ready to get your home all sparkly clean in a flash? This is my favorite way to tidy up in a jiffy!
Set your timer, stay focused, and check out my 30-Minute Quick Cleanup Plan here…
- 2 Minutes: Start a Load of Laundry
- 5 minutes: Dust off Window Blinds
- 5 minutes: Swish & Clean Toilets
- 8 minutes: Swish Sinks, Wipe Down Countertops & Clean Mirrors
- 10 minutes: Mop Floors
Who knew you could get so much done so fast?!? And don’t forget to turn on the tunes while you clean. I’ve found that cleaning to my favorite playlist helps the time fly by!
So now that you know how to clean up fast, are you ready to start making your own cleaners?
It’s SO much easier than you think!
Use these easy DIY Homemade Cleaners below to supercharge your savings this month…
Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder
Slash the price of your laundry detergent when you make this Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder Recipe at home!
It’s so simple to make and cleans like a champ!
Carie writes: “I’ve been making this for years… it’s easy – everyone should. The savings is crazy!”
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe
Or, make your own Liquid Laundry Detergent for pennies!
I have been personally using this recipe for almost 10 years!
Misty writes: “I wish I had discovered and known about this many years ago!! I could have saved so much money!!”
How to Clean Your Diamond Ring at Home
(Tip From a Jeweler)
Are you ready for your ring to sparkle like the first day you got it? You won’t believe how gorgeous your ring will look after you try this easy trick!
This simple little trick comes straight from my Jeweler, and works like a charm!
Suzana writes: “That’s a GREAT trick! My jeweler told me to do that, too.”
Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
This glass cleaner has been on repeat in my home for years!
The recipe was shared by a fellow Frugal Girls reader who owns her own cleaning company, and it has been an absolute game changer. It works like a charm and saves SO much money!
In addition to windows and mirrors, it’s one of the best homemade cleaners for showers and glass shower doors, too!
Rebecca writes: “This is such an amazing solution! It works so well.”
DIY Carpet Powder Freshener
I love using this DIY carpet powder on the carpets. Talk about an effective and frugal way to make carpets smell fresh!
This is my favorite trick to freshen carpets, can be made in less than a minute, and you can even add a pretty scent of your choice!
Kat writes: “I love the fresh scent on my carpets. The parmesan lid is perfect! Thanks for the tip!”
How To Make Foaming Dish Soap
This foaming dish soap hack is seriously one of the easiest ways to save money on dish soap.
Seriously! I’ve had this on repeat in my kitchen for years, and it saves a ridiculous amount of money!
Teresa writes: “I have done this for years… I buy Dawn by the gallon at Costco, then the foaming dish soap is super cheap that way!!”
DIY Wool Dryer Balls
I love my wool dryer balls. I can’t even imagine doing laundry without them! After making these all-natural wool dryer balls, I ditched the dryer sheets once and for all.
Diana writes: “They work! I put a few drops of essential oils on them and my laundry smells so fresh!”
How to Clean your Hair Brush
When was the last time you actually cleaned your brush? I know, right? This simple trick works like a charm, and will have your brush looking brand new! It will also keep your hair cleaner by getting all of that icky oil and gunk out of your brush! Bonus!
Christie writes: “Whatttt!!! This is soooo freaking awesome haha! I love this idea.”
How to Prevent Water Spots on Shower Doors
This simple little trick has been such a lifesaver on my glass shower doors!
How to Clean your Dishwasher
Even though your dishwasher is used for cleaning… it has a way of building up residue from dish soap, grime, and developing streaks on the interior door.
DIY Dawn Powerwash Recipe Refill Hack
The name brand spray can be a little pricey… but you can mix up your own spray bottle filled with Dawn Powerwash for pennies!
DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
This foaming hand soap is used at every sink in my home. This trick will save you so much money, and make your soap last SO much longer!
Homemade Fabric Softener Recipe
You won’t believe how much money you can save by simply making your own fabric softener at home. Plus, I love how well this fabric softener works on my clothes!
DIY T Shirt Rags
Need some more rags for cleaning? How about some FREE rags?
Did you know that old t shirts actually make AMAZING rags?? It’s true! I use them ALL the time!
Simply cut them down in large squares and use them when wiping up spills, conditioning your leather, dusting furniture, etc!
Now I always have an endless supply of free cleaning rags in my drawer ready-to-go…
DIY Wrinkle Release Recipe
Cut your laundry bill fast when you make your own homemade wrinkle release!
How to Keep your Washing Machine Smelling Fresh
Keep the odors away with this easy Smelly Washing Machine Fix!
Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe
This is the exact all natural DIY toilet bowl cleaner I use every week, and it works like a charm!
Homemade 409 Cleaner Recipe
I love knowing exactly what is going into the cleaners I use in my home, don’t you? This copycat 409 cleans so good, and takes just a few simple ingredients!
How To Make Foaming Shampoo
Whether you’re looking for a tear-free shampoo for your kids, or would like to make your own favorite shampoo last longer, you’re going to love this simple DIY hack!
Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes
If you want to make your own natural Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes, I’ve got some seriously easy recipes for you! No crazy chemicals, just products you can feel good about.
DIY Foaming Body Wash
Are you ready for another simple way to save money? Turn your favorite body wash into a Foaming Body Wash! It’s so luxurious in the bath or shower, and will last SO much longer!
How to Clean Makeup Sponges & Beauty Blenders
Whether you’re wondering how to clean a Beauty Blender, your favorite Beauty Blender dupe, or your old faithful sponge that’s never let you down, you won’t believe how clean they’ll get with these easy little hacks!
How to Clean Your Curling Iron
Is your curling iron, wand or flat iron loaded with buildup? Check out this simple trick for How To Clean Your Curling Iron!
How to Remove Soap Scum from Shower Doors
If you’ve got scum to deal with, here are my two favorite tricks!
Learn How to Fix a Hard-to-Turn Faucet
Is your bathroom faucet hard to turn? Before you call a plumber, try this trick from a Handyman!
How To Remove Hard Water Spots
If you have hard water, then you need to try this easy tip for How to Remove Hard Water Spots!
Homemade Granite Cleaner Recipe
Save money on that overpriced store-bought granite cleaner when you use this frugal Homemade Granite Cleaner instead!
Fruit and Veggie Wash
This simple trick will help you get those fruits and veggies squeaky clean! I do this to ALL of the produce I bring home from the grocery store.
Easy Drain Cleaner Trick
Is your kitchen sink backing up? We’ve had some monster clogs at your home, but this drain cleaner works like a charm!
How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal from Smelling
Need a simple trick for How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Smelling Fresh? Check out these creative tips…
Melonie writes: “I dump ice cubes in my garbage disposal, sprinkle Baking Soda, and add Vinegar… then let it spin. It freshens the disposal and the kitchen!”
Shauna writes: “I use Baking Soda a lot! I use it in my garbage disposal with vinegar.”
Ryan writes: “Baking soda and vinegar works great for regular ol’ stinky drains too. It doesn’t always work and sometimes you have no other choice than to go out and buy some drain cleaner, but it’s worth a shot since baking soda and vinegar are so cheap, and at the very least they’ll keep the drain from smelling bad until you can get to the store”
How to Clean Grout on Tile Floors
It can cost hundreds to get your grout cleaned professionally, so save big and do it yourself for just a couple of dollars!
How to Clean your Kitchen Sponge
You’ll love this easy kitchen tip that will help your sponges last so much longer!
There are several different ways you can go about cleaning your kitchen sponges, but here are my favorites…
Soak It Overnight in Vinegar:
Add 1/2 cup HOT Water and 1/2 cup White Vinegar to a small bowl, and place your sponge in the mixture.
Allow your sponge to soak overnight, then in the morning rinse it out with hot water, and it’s ready to go!
Just Toss It In the Dishwasher!
My other favorite trick is to just toss your kitchen sponge in the top rack of your diswasher, and run it through the next time you wash a load of dishes.
I keep two sponges out at all times ~ one in a small dish on the counter, and the other in the dishwasher.
Then, when I unload the dishes, I simply swap the sponges so one is always getting cleaned.
Now how easy is that?!? No more worries about icky-sticky stinky sponges!
How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
Keep your coffee maker brewing delicious coffee with this easy hack for How to Clean Your Coffee Maker With Vinegar!
Aurelia writes: “Works great! The first time I had to do it three times. Now I just do it once every couple weeks.”
Here’s what you’ll do…
Where you normally would pour the water for brewing, fill your coffee maker up 1/2 of the way with vinegar. Run the brewing cycle with vinegar only. (no need to use a filter) Then pour the brewed vinegar out of the pot and discard.
Next, fill your coffee maker up all the way with water, and run the brewing cycle with water only. Then discard.
Now repeat the step above 3 more times (brewing a full cycle with water only). This will ensure any last traces of vinegar removed. It’s as easy as that! Now it’s time to go make some Coffee!!
How to Clean Your Keurig
Has it been awhile since you cleaned your Keurig? Check out this simple trick for How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Maker!
You won’t believe how easy it is to clean your Keurig!
Thanks to vinegar, you’ll have your machine running in tip top shape!
Pauline writes: “I’ve been doing this for years! Works wonderfully with my Keurig!”
Here’s what you’ll do…
Fill water container approximately halfway full with White Vinegar (or enough to brew 2 cycles)
Place a mug where you’d normally place your coffee mug, and run a brew cycle (without a k-cup). The vinegar will run through the machine, cleaning it out along the way! Toss the contents of the mug down the drain.
Repeat by running a second cycle, and tossing the contents of the mug again.
Pour out all remaining vinegar from the water container, wash container well, and now fill halfway with water (or enough to brew 2 more cycles).
Brew a cycle with water, toss contents of mug, and repeat brewing 1 more cycle with water. REPEAT this process of brewing water as necessary, until the vinegar taste is gone.
Once the vinegar taste is gone, remove water container again, pour out remaining water, wash well…. and you’re done! EASY!
Easy Microwave Cleaning Hack
Keep your microwave as clean as possible with these easy tips and tricks.
All you’ll need is a little vinegar and water, and that pesky hardened gunk will fly off once you know this trick! Seriously… give it a try today, you won’t believe how well it works!
Elayna writes: “I do this all the time! Great tip! It’s the best!“
Shelly said: “Works great for cleaning that hard to get stuck on food in the microwave…. everything wipes clean instantly.”
Laurie writes: “I’ve been doing this for years. I use Vinegar & a little bit of lemon juice. I just fill up a coffee cup. It’s so easy!”
Vinegar Microwave Cleaner Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Water
- Optional: 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
How to Clean Your Microwave with Vinegar:
You won’t believe how quick and easy it is to get your microwave sparkling clean!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Pour vinegar and water into small microwave safe bowl or mug, and place in microwave.
Microwave for 4 – 5 minutes, then leave it in there with the door closed for 2 more minutes, allowing it to get nice and steamy inside. This will help soften those pesky splatters inside your microwave.
Then dip a sponge or dish towel in the vinegar-water, and use it to clean around inside the microwave… no elbow grease required!
A BIG thanks to frugal friend Drea for sharing this easy trick… it really does work like a charm!
Best Way to Clean a Blender
Cleaning your blender is about to get a whole lot easier with this easy tip!
Angela writes: “Simple but effective and a great time saver!”
After using your Blender, give it a quick rinse out, then fill about half way full with hot water.
Pump in a few pumps of Homemade Foaming Dish Soap, or a few drops of Liquid Dish Soap.
Then place the blender lid back on, pop on the blender base, and blend for about 10 seconds!
That’s right… just let that blender do all of the swishy scrubby work for you!
Turn it off, pop off the lid, rinse out with hot water, then transfer to a drying mat to let it air dry. How easy was that?
How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Make cleaning your pots and pans easier when you use these easy ways to clean pots and pans!
I absolutely love cooking with healthy stainless steel cookware, and if you follow a few simple rules, it’s so easy to take care of! Here are my 5 favorite gentle cleaning tips:
Avoid the dishwasher and just hand wash your cookware
Skip the harsh, abrasive cleaners and stick to using hot, soapy water
Always use a soft sponge to prevent scratches
Dry immediately after washing to prevent water spots
Fix rainbow-like discoloration on the inside with a splash of white vinegar, then rinse with water and dry. So EASY!
Homemade Air Fresheners
DIY Cinnamon Air Freshener
I love this cinnamon air freshener. It’s the perfect way to make your home smell like Christmas!
Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe (with Rosemary & Vanilla)
This beautiful Lemon Rosemary Vanilla Stove Top Potpourri is such a cheerful Springtime or Summer scent!
Lavender Baking Soda Air Freshener
Make your rooms smell great in a hurry with this easy Lavender Baking Soda Air Freshener!
How to Make Your House Smell Good (HUGE List of Genius Hacks)
Nobody likes a stinky home. So skip the stink, and transform your home into a paradise of lovely fragrances with my easy hacks!
Easy DIY Homemade Febreze
Sometimes the simplest tricks save you the most money!
Homemade Baby Cleanser Recipes + Tips
Easy DIY Homemade Foaming Baby Wash
You won’t believe how much money you’ll save on baby wash with this simple little trick! Bath time has never been so fun and frugal!
How to Make Homemade Baby Wipes
Today I want to share with you some genius tips for how to make homemade baby wipes!
Homemade Pet Cleaner Recipes + Tips
Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe
Have you been wondering… how can I make homemade dog shampoo? It’s easy, and you only need 3 ingredients!
How to Clean a Dog Collar
Got a stinky Dog Collar? Then you’ll love this tips for How to Clean a Dog Collar!
More Homemade Cleaning Recipes and Solutions
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe
Make sure you know exactly what you’re putting on your hands when you use this DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe instead of those store bought hand sanitizers! It’s so easy to make, and you’ll love having some on hand!
How To Make Hand Sanitizer Spray
This spray is a convenient alternative to regular hand sanitizers, plus you’ll love how simple and easy it is to make!
DIY Sanitizing Wipes
Save money when you make these easy DIY Sanitizing Wipes at home!
How to Fix a Squeaking Door (Easy Squeaky Door Fixes)
Is that squeaky door hinge driving you bananas? Then it’s time to try some of these simple tips for How to Fix a Squeaking Door!
10-Second Carpet Stain Cleaner!
I’ve had a lot of stained carpet over the years with babies, toddler boys, puppies, kitties, you name it! This trick has been a lifesaver for me… and my carpet!
As soon as possible, after the spill or oopsy has happened, simply pull out a Baby Wipe and gently blot, rub and work out the stain.
Now it won’t work on everything, but it’s amazing how many stains will just come right out… just like that!
I’ve used this simple trick for years and years to clean up puppy messes, toddler catastrophes, and a whole bunch of my clutzy moment spills. And let me tell you… it has saved the day again and again!
Thrifty DIY Weed Trick
You’re gonna love this frugal gardening tip for making your own natural Homemade Weed Terminator with White Vinegar.
How to Clean White Shoes at Home
Whether your shoes need a good cleaning, or you just need to know how to clean white shoelaces, I’ve got you covered!
Keep Shoes From Smelling (6 Easy Tricks)
Here are some really easy ways to help remedy that stink and make all those shoes more tolerable once again!
How to Clean BBQ Grilling Grates (Do THIS, Not That)
When you know How to Clean Grill Grates the easy way, you’ll want to ditch the kitchen and head outside way more often for some epic summertime grilling!
More Money Saving Tips and Tricks
Want even more fun and frugal money saving tips? Get inspired with these ideas I know you’ll love…
How To Save Money Fast (20 Easy Ways to Save $2200 this Month!)
Are you wondering how to Save Money Fast? It’s easy when you start slashing expenses and adding these extra sources of income to your finances!
27 Side Hustles Ideas to Skyrocket Your Income!
Use these creative part time job ideas to supplement your income while you also enhance your social life and stay better connected with others!
Got a Thrifty Tip or Trick…. or some favorite Homemade Cleaners you use??
Leave a comment & share!
Gorgeously Green All Purpose Spray-I make up a spray bottle for the Kitchen & Bathroom. Cuts Grease, germs & grime and it smells good. You can use it on just about everything:Fridge, counter tops, walls, doorknobs, toilet seats, sinks & so on.
32 oz plastic spray bottle
2 cups water
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon pure castile soap
3/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
20 drops tea tree oil
20 drops of lavender or lemongrass essential oil
Fill plastic bottle w/ water, add vinegar, castile soap, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil, and lavender or lemongrass essential oil. In Hot Summer Months, add about 10 drops of citronella essential oil to spray bottles, as it is an excellent insect repellent.
This spray is suitable for acrylic, ceramic tile, wood, marble & granite. For other Great Money Saving & Green Products you might want to get this book…Gorgeously Green 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life. Love, Love, Love this book. Lots and lots of Information and some really Good Green Recipes for use indoors, outdoors and some cooking recipes. Enjoy!!
I started making homemade laundry soap about 6-7 months ago and I LOVE it! With 8 kids and 3 grandkids laundry is an every day chore. The money I have saved on laundry soap has been amazing. I have told a number of friends about it and several have tried it and liked it.
The washing detergent does it work in the HE washing machines?
It works wonderful in HE machines. I made two batches this weekend and am sharing it with family and friends. Clothes are very soft and the scent is wonderful.
I really like the Home-made Laundry Detergent, it cleans and it smells so refreshing, but I don’t get any suds at all, I realize it’s a low-sudsing mixture, but nine
Love, love, love my homemade furniture polish! (Similar to Pledge Dusting Spray)
How do u make the furniture polish?
HELP!!!! Can anyone tell me (at this point it doesn’t matter cost/chemical embedded,etc.) if you know of anything that will take permanent parker off of a leather seat and cloth top in a vehicle. My 2 year old found one that his brother accidently dropped and now….you know the rest of the story. I would be grateful for any suggestions. I know it says “permanent” for a reason but I am hoping all is not lost. Thank you to all my frugal friends!
I can say about a car but I got permanet marker on my suede comforter,I removed it with hairspray and alcohol.I worked really well and then rinsed it really well because the material was stiff.Hope this helps.
Fingernail polish remover works GREAT on permant marker just dab it on with a paper towel until the mark is gone IT HAS NOT DISCOLORED ANYTHING FOR ME SO FAR *GOOD LUCK*
Mr. Clean eraser got permanent marker off of a door and a wall for us…two year old artist…:)
Go Gone, works for everything!
Mr. clean eraser will clean anything, I had permanent marker on a white shelf (actual pictures) from a house I moved into, took it off like it was nothing.
I agree… Mr. Clean Eraser WILL clean anything. Use it inside your glass coffee pot, one whoosh and the stains are gone. Use it on glass cassarole dishes to get off those black/brown burnt-on, left-over food particals. I have used them on cookie sheets. Removes soap scum inside the tub/shower walls. Great for leather shoes….
I used Mr. Clean Eraser on my shower and it did not work.I also tried fabric softener sheet and still nothing.
On any polished surface, you can use a dry-erase marker. Just go over the mark and wipe with a dry cloth, its like wiping off a white board.
Tea tree oil works great on permanant marker. My grandson got marker on my wood table and tea tree oil worked wonders.
Does anyone have any recipes for homemade “shower clean”? I’m talking about the stuff you spray on the shower after you get out. As it is, I am using scrubbing bubbles automatic cleaner in a spray bottle since the little sprayer machine stopped working despite fresh batteries. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
I keep a spray bottle with a mixture of bleach and water in the shower. My family uses this each time we take a shower and just spray all the surfaces. I even spray the back of the shower curtain liner. This really keeps it clean and sanitized. Just be careful not to spray any fabric (curtains, towels, etc.)
Also if you use bleach/water mixture. Be very careful about using too much bleach per water and then breathing the fumes. That will burn your nose hair off! LOL (I learned from experience, I’m said to say!)
Whoops! That should have read Sad to say.
Guess the bleach got to me a little more than I thought. 😉
Thanks so much for all of these tips! I had a new Army wife email me once she checked their LES (the shutdown week) & I was able to remember most of these & pass them on. I’m almost out of laundry detergent & since the possible shutdown scared the bejeebers out of me too, I’ll be making my own this week.
How do you clean water marks from glass shower? I feel like I’ve tried everything, the previous owners evidently didn’t!
Thanks in advance!!!
Dawn
the homemade 409 on this website works wonders… i would try that… it takes the rust stains off too…
Thanks Ashley ! I will give it a try !!
I have really hard water and it leaves the water marks and spots behind on my glass shower doors. I have found that to get them really clean with very little effort use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner and one of the green scrubby pads it will take off all of the water marks and make the glass look new just be sure to wear rubber gloves so the Lysol does not get on your hands. It is not too expensive and what ever is left you have to clean your toilets with.
Magic Erasers!! My new house had HORRIBLE hard water stains, couldn’t see out of the shower! Wiped it with the magic Erasers and they are crystal clear! I keep one in there and periodically wipe to keep them clear
be careful if acid in cleaner will turn your chrome black. so protect your chrome or metal.
I seen an article that dryer sheets work on shower doors but haven’t tried it yet
Hey Dawn,
Use baby oil on a rag and wipe away all the soap scum and white streaks/spots from the doors and all the chrome trim on the door frames. I have been doing it here for years. Leave some of the baby oil on the chrome and doors too, it almost acts as a wax and the water will bead off. I usually do this once a month, that’s it and it takes me 15 minutes or less.
1-1 ratio of dishwashing liquid & vinegar. I personally used my homemade dishwasher liquid, & it worked better than the 1st batch I made with commercial dishwashing liquid. Heat the vinegar in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Pour it into a spray bottle & mix it with an equal amount of dishwashing liquid. Spray it on the shower door & chill for about 2 hours (I didn’t wait, & it still worked, but I didn’t have a really disgusting mess). Rinse it off well & enjoy the clarity!!! I also saw that if you want to KEEP the ick off your shower once it’s gone, use RainX. Sounds logical!
Dawn and vinegar is all I use now on my shower doors and they are crystal clear.
Just another tip for windows: Use newspaper instead of paper towels. It leaves NO streaks! And it makes you glass so clear, that it looks like its not there at all!! 😀
Thanks but I do not see it here. I am almost positive that it was water, vinegar and alcohol general cleaner. Do you remember it? Is it in your archives?
The window cleaner recipe I have used for years is equal parts of water, rubbing alcohol and ammonia. Best window cleaner I’ve ever used!