DIY Homemade Cleaning Products for Spring Cleaning. Tackle neglected areas of the home and save money with these frugal-friendly General Household Cleaners. Eco-friendly cleaning products you can make with pantry ingredients plus hacks, tips, and tricks to create a sparkling home that you love.

Homemade Cleaners

Do you love the look, feel, and smell of a clean house? Are you looking for recipes for homemade cleaners to try in your home? You’re in luck! Whether you’re looking for greener cleaning products or simply want to save some money, you’ll find a homemade cleaner recipe to get the job done here. These cleaners are made with natural ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry.

So, the next time you run out of your go-to commercial cleaner, try making the switch to one of these homemade cleaners instead. They’re easier on the environment and your wallet. In fact, many of the recipes cost only pennies to make. That’s definitely a savings over spending several dollars per cleaner at the store.

Give natural, homemade cleaners a try by looking through this list to see which ones you’d like to make. We’ve combed the internet for some of the best homemade cleaner recipes, so you don’t have to!

Homemade Cleaners You Need to Try

Disclaimer: These DIY cleaners are not proven to erase or kill germs. These general household cleaners are not backed as EPA certified disinfectants. Please use them for general cleaning. Always refer to the CDC for cleaning and disinfecting your home.

Homemade Cleaners Ingredients:

When making homemade cleaners, there will be a repetition of ingredients you need to make your own cleaners.

• White Vinegar
• Essential Oils (Lavender and Lemon)
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Baking Soda
• Castile Soap
• Witch Hazel
• Glass Spray Bottles

Kitchen Cleaners

Our Homemade Dishwasher Tablets are made with a hint of lemongrass for a fresh, clean scent. This easy dish soap recipe is a must-make if you’re interested in making your own kitchen supplies. This dishwasher detergent is easy to store and frugal-friendly for those on a budget. | Frugal Coupon Living

Perfect for the kitchen or bathroom, this Rosemary and Lemon Surface Scrub gets the job done safely, but effectively. You can find the ingredients—baking soda, castile soap, and essential oils—at most supermarkets. | All Things Mamma

Make your stove sparkle again with this all-natural Kitchen and Stove Degreaser. This isn’t one of those cleaners that just spread the grease around. It cuts through it. | Happy Mothering

Here’s another Homemade Soft Scrub to try that’s made with baking soda, Castile soap, and witch hazel, along with several essential oils. It’s a bit thicker, so it’s great for those tough jobs. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Do you love your stainless steel appliances but hate dealing with fingerprints? This All-Natural Stainless Steel Cleaner will keep your appliances shiny and free of fingerprints. It’s made with only a couple of ingredients and olive oil, so you can make some and use it today to shine your appliances! | Family Focus Blog

Fruit flies drive you crazy in the spring and summer? Use this natural Fruit Fly Repellent to keep them at bay. It’s the easiest way to keep those pesky bugs out of your kitchen. | Easy Peasy Creative

Bathroom Cleaners

Keep your toilet fresher between cleanings by adding one of these DIY Toilet Bowl Bombs. They emit a lovely fragrance as they dissolve to cover up any bad toilet smells. | Happy Mothering

If your bathroom lacks good ventilation, you probably have frequent problems with mold and mildew. Try this homemade Mold and Mildew Cleaner to clean away that yucky grime whenever it’s needed. This is another simple vinegar and baking soda based cleaner that really gets the job done. | Happy Mothering

Laundry Cleaners

Get your clothes clean and smelling fresh with this Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent made from super washing soda, baking soda, and castile soap. You can also optionally add a freshness booster if you like your clothes to have a lot of scent after they’re washed. | Natural Beach Living

If you prefer a Liquid Laundry Detergent, you’ll find two different recipes here. The one using Sal’s Suds is a little less complicated than the one using Castile soap, but both work well. | Bren Did

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make this DIY Fabric Softener. Made with a conditioner of your choice, vinegar, 1/2 cup baking soda, and water, it’s easy to whip up a batch, and it smells amazing. | Crayons and Cravings

Want to freshen fabrics without hazardous chemicals? Make a Non-Toxic Homemade Febreze without fabric softener to make it safer to use. Witch hazel, essential oils, and baking powder are simple, safe ingredients to use. | The Artisan Life

Window Cleaners

Get clear, streak-free windows, glass, and mirrors with this Alcohol-Free Window and Glass Cleaner. Isn’t cleaning the windows without harsh fumes a far more pleasant task? It gets grease and grime off the glass without chemicals. You can’t get any simpler or purer than white vinegar, water, and lemon essential oil for scent. | All Things Mamma

However, if you don’t like the smell of vinegar, here’s a different No Streak Glass Cleaner that uses rubbing alcohol instead. Grab a paper towel and wipe. | Get Green Be Well

Floor Cleaners

Use a Natural Floor Cleaner to get your laminate floors sparkling. Made with equal parts water and vinegar plus rubbing alcohol,  and peppermint essential oil. It leaves floors clean with a refreshing minty smell. | Simply Today Life

Make a simple Homemade Wood Floor Cleaner with just vinegar and water. It’s super cheap and super simple. | Homemade Ginger

Use natural ingredients and essential oils with this DIY All Purpose Cleaner from Frugal Coupon Living.

Make an All-Purpose Cleaner to use in the bathrooms, on floors, or for outdoor furniture. Choose your own scent by adding your favorite essential oils. | A Cultivated Nest

Freshen up your carpets in a pinch with this easy Homemade Carpet Powder made with baking soda and essential oils. Stinky rugs and carpets will be a thing of the past! With three fresh-smelling recipes, you’ll never get bored with the scents. | The Artisan Life 

Is your grimy grout getting to you? Use this simple stain removing DIY grout cleaner made with baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice to make it sparkle again. It’ll look amazing again with this cleaner and a little elbow grease. | Ann’s Entitled Life

Multi-Room Household Cleaners

When it comes to quick clean-up, cleaning wipes can’t be beat. But it’s super easy to make your own Homemade Cleaning Wipes with paper towels, water, vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and essential oil. The wipes will leave your surfaces smelling so fresh and clean. They’re great in the kitchen and in other rooms of the house, too. | Crayons and Cravings

However, if you’d like a more earth-friendly solution, try this recipe for Reusable Household Wipes using washcloths or scrap microfiber cloths and water, vinegar, soap, and essential oils. | Easy Organized Home

Make your own DIY cleaning spray with witch hazel, 1/4 vinegar, distilled water, and essential oils. Use it in the kitchen, bathrooms, or anywhere you’d like to add some sparkle and pleasant scent. Not EPA certified. | Kimspired DIY

This Lemon Cleaning Spray is made with vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and lemon essential oil for extra cleaning power. Not EPA Certified| Easy Peasy Creative

Don’t you love a great-smelling room? You can get it naturally without commercial air fresheners. With rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and your favorite essential oils, you’ll have some ready in no time. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Make your own lavender linen spray on Frugal Coupon Living. What a great way to lay your head down at night.

Other Homemade Cleaners

When you’re not at home, washing your hands isn’t always possible. Make this simple DIY Hand Sanitizer anytime you need some hand-cleaning power on the go. This is a little thicker, like a lotion, which makes it easier for kids to apply. This is not EPA certified nor can claim to kill germs. | Natural Beach Living

Make some DIY Jewelry Cleaner with vinegar, baking soda, dish washing liquid, and boiling water. It’ll bring your old, lackluster pieces back to life again. | Bitz & Giggles

With all these smell-good cleaners for your house, it’s only fair that you get your pets smelling great, too. Try this Homemade Doggie Deodorant that conditions and deodorizes your dog’s fur between baths and groomings. (See our Dog Hacks and Tips.) | Rachel Teodoro

Get your screens clean and free of fingerprints and smudges with a Homemade Screen Cleaner. Vinegar, water, and a microfiber cloth are all you need to make screens sparkle. | Confessions of an Overworked Mom

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