I like to make my own cleaners. Vinegar and baking soda are favorites of mine. I use vinegar for just about everything. It cleans windows to a shine, it dis-infects as it cleans sinks and counter tops. I use it as a fabric softener and a drain cleaner.
For the drain cleaner, I put baking soda down the drain, then heat up a couple of cups of vinegar, and pour down the drain. It will bubble up and clean the drains. It works well in the bathroom as well as the kitchen.
I sprinkle baking soda on the carpet, let it sit for a few minutes, then vacuum. It freshens the carpet. If you mix a few drops of essential oils with the baking soda, before sprinkling on the carpet, it leaves a nice scent.
I make a paste of baking soda and water to spread in the oven. Let it sit for a little while, then wipe off. It will soften and clean baked on spills. For tough ones, though, you may have to repeat. I prefer to repeat the process, than use chemicals.
Here’s a recipe for Homemade All Purpose Cleaner.
Here’s a recipe for Safer Bleach Alternative
Edited to add: I just found another link for 6 cleaner recipes!
You can make all kinds of cleaners yourself. It will save you money, as well as keep chemicals out of your home. That’s a win – win combination.
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I just tried a similar recipe for the first time for all purpose cleaner… I couldn't get rid of the vinegar smell though, no matter how much oil I added. Is that something you just have to get used to?
The cleaner will still smell like vinegar. Once you clean with it though, the vinegar smell dissipates within a few minutes. The smell doesn't last long.
Hope t hat helps!