CategoryDIY Cleaning

Making the Best Homemade Laundry Detergent If you’re trying to make an eco-friendly laundry room, one great place to start is by making your own homemade laundry detergent. This recipe is the best homemade laundry detergent because it’s non-toxic, will help you save money, and can help you avoid the dangerous chemicals in store-bought laundry detergent. Why Switch to Homemade Laundry Detergent Before I started using soap nuts to do laundry, I made my own homemade laundry detergent after learning […]

Things You Didn’t Know You Can Clean With Vinegar Vinegar is an essential part of many DIY cleaning products. While there are certain things you should never clean with vinegar, there are also a variety of surprising things you can clean with vinegar around your house. Once you’ve checked out these amazing cleaning hacks, make sure you pick up some cleaning vinegar for your home. You can get it here. 1. Children’s Slime Slime is hugely popular with kids, but […]

Homemade Carpet Cleaner That Actually Works Whether it’s a spilled glass of wine or your kids or dogs tracking mud inside, messes will happen on your carpet. When they do, you don’t have to turn to toxic chemicals to clean them up. Instead, discover how to make this homemade carpet cleaner that actually works! Are Carpet Cleaners Toxic? Store-bought carpet cleaners have a dirty secret: they are VERY dangerous to your health, the health of your family, and the environment. […]

Homemade Dusting Spray If you’re on a mission to live a more natural life, it’s important to focus on your cleaning supplies. To help get your home clean without turning to harmful chemicals, discover how easy it is to make homemade dusting spray. What’s Wrong With Store-Bought Dusting Spray? Although you might not give that can of dusting spray much thought, it can contain a number of hidden toxins that could be hurting your health and the health of your […]

Making Homemade Bleach Alternative If you’re trying to make your laundry room more eco-friendly, one thing you can consider is learning how to make homemade bleach alternative. Not only does a natural bleach alternative actually work, but it’s also safer for your family and the environment. In addition to this excellent DIY bleach alternative, don’t forget to check out our posts on how to make a homemade stain remover and learn more about soap nuts so you can create safe, […]

How to Make Homemade Stain Remover for Clothes If you’re interested in creating a more eco-friendly laundry room, one simple place to start is to make your own homemade stain remover for clothes. After doing a ton of testing, I found a DIY laundry stain remover that actually works. If your household is anything like mine, you find some pretty interesting stains on clothing when it’s time to do laundry. Between my husband and my son, I never know what […]

How to Make Reusable Disinfecting Wipes If you’re looking to save money and remove harsh cleaning chemicals from your home, one simple way to do both is to make your own reusable disinfecting wipes. Take a look under nearly any bathroom or kitchen sink, and you’ll likely find a container of disposable disinfecting wipes. While they’re certainly convenient, they also have several issues. Fortunately, it’s very easy to make your own homemade reusable disinfecting wipes. Problems With Disposable Disinfecting Wipes […]

Natural Cleaning Ingredients You Should Never Mix If you’re interested in removing harmful and toxic chemicals from your home, making your own natural cleaning supplies is a great place to start. While many natural cleaning ingredients work well together, others can create harmful substances when mixed. To help keep your home and your family safe, these are the natural cleaning ingredients you should never mix. Baking Soda and Vinegar While baking soda and vinegar alone are excellent cleaners, these are […]