Getting started with natural cleaning products by learning to to DIY your own. Plus, there’s links to several already made all natural cleaning supplies too!
It was after discovering of my first pregnancy several years ago that I began to really learn of the hazards in our cleaning supplies. And then I slowly replaced many things in our home including adding all natural cleaning products.
This really is how our homestead journey began. I believe that natural living and homesteading really go together. Just like peanut butter & jelly.
Be sure to check out my ebook: Natural Cleaning Recipes
Why Use Natural Cleaning Products
When it comes to raising a family, we want the very best. After researching more and more about natural living, I learned how unsafe most of the cleaning supplies I was using really were.
These were products that I grew up with. My parents weren’t exactly into anything that was considered unconventional, natural, or crunchy. They were good people, but they didn’t care much about a natural or green lifestyle.
When getting started with natural cleaning, it can become overwhelming fairly quickly. Where do you get started with natural cleaning products? What supplies are best? What do you need to avoid and why?
I like to look up cleaning supplies and ingredients on the EWG website whenever I am researching a particular cleaning product.
A simple problem that can create more overwhelm is that a majority of companies don’t label every ingredient that their products contain. This is because they don’t need to.
Sure, you can take the time to visit the manufacturer website and investigate what is in the products. But, I usually don’t have the time to search the site and to read through the ingredient lists when I’m trying to make a purchase.
I really like that the EWG site takes the time to research this to make it easier for consumers like us. And they have a simple rating system of A-F. Plus a huge database of over 2000 cleaning products.
Check out 7 main ingredients to avoid in this post.
Natural Cleaning Supplies to Make at Home & Some to Buy
To me, a clean home is a happy home. There really is nothing that beats a freshly clean and organized home. It not only makes me happy, but my husband enjoys it when he returns home from a hard days work.
And around here, I love to try to make as many things from scratch as I can. But sometimes life is busy and making everything from scratch just doesn’t always happen.
Sometimes I want convenience without having to sacrifice the health of my family.
So, I am sharing some awesome all natural cleaning supplies that you can DIY and make yourself. Plus a few of my favorite natural cleaning products that you can buy for extra convenience.
And even better, the ingredients in these products are safe to use with my little ones around. Which is a huge sigh of relief because my littles love to help mom.
These recipes are really easy to make and they’re frugal. And you probably have most of these ingredients on hand in your home already.
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Natural Cleaning Products
These recipes are really easy to make and they’re frugal. And you probably have most of these ingredients on hand in your home already.
DIY Dishwasher Detergent
All natural DIY dishwasher detergent is made with 4 simple ingredients. It smells amazing with essential oils and has incredible cleaning ability!
DIY Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs
If you are tired of buying chemical and dye laden dishwasher detergents that aren't great for your family or the environment, try these easy peasy DIY dishwasher detergent tabs on for size.
DIY Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid
DIY natural dishwasher rinse aid is simple to make, uses just a few ingredients, it’s cost-effective, plus it works great!
Seventh Generation Fragrance Free Dishwasher Detergent Pack, 45 Count, 2 Pack
To buy: this dishwasher detergent was rated A on EWG site.
Puracy Natural Dish Soap, Green Tea & Lime, Sulfate-Free, Natural Liquid Detergent, 16 Ounce (3-Pack)
To buy: this dish soap was rated A on EWG site.
Unclog drain cleaner
Unclogging drains with baking soda and vinegar, without using chemicals. Natural Homemade Drain Cleaner is easier than you think and way less expensive.
How to Clean Your Microwave without Scrubbing or Chemicals
A simple cleaning hack to get your microwave clean and fresh. The best part is that there is NO scrubbing or harsh chemicals required!
DIY Grout Cleaner
If you are tired of commercial grout cleaners that contain chemicals you cannot pronounce, why not make your own grout cleaner? For just a few pennies, you can DIY a grout cleaner that really works! This simple formula made from common pantry items is easy to make when using this detailed step by step tutorial. Your grout never looked so good!
Refresh Your Bathroom with DIY Toilet Cleaner Tabs
Ditch the store bought cleaners full of chemicals and clean your bathroom with these DIY toilet cleaner tabs. They’re an easy no-scrub option to keep your bathroom sparkling clean!
Homemade Nontoxic Bathroom Scrub Cleaner
Learn how to make a homemade non-toxic bathroom scrub cleaner with just 4 ingredients. It takes only a few seconds to whip up and ready to use!
Seventh Generation Emerald Cypress and Fir Scent Toilet Bowl Cleaner 32 oz, 8-Pack
To buy: Rated A on EWG site
2-Ingredient DIY All-Purpose Cleaner (safe & natural!)
2-Ingredient DIY All-Purpose Cleaner has just essential oils + Dr. Bronner’s soap. It’s easy, safe, and non-toxic and can be used on everything, except wood and glass! This DIY all-purpose cleaner eliminates the need for toxic, expensive, store-bought cleaning supplies.
Natural all-purpose cleaner
ou don’t need to buy a lot of commercial products to keep your home clean. In a matter of minutes, you can mix up a batch of this all-purpose cleaner. I give you five reasons why you’d want to make your own all-purpose cleaner.
Natural Wood Cleaner and Restorer
One of the greatest things about this DIY natural wood restorer and cleaner is that you probably already have all the ingredients that are needed to make it in your home right now!
Branch Basics
To buy: Rated A on EWG site (And this is my favorite of all my natural cleaners!)
Homemade Natural Hardwood Floor Cleaners
Homemade, natural, organic cleaners are a safe and effective way to keep your hardwood floors clean, and they’re much cheaper than store-bought chemicals.
DIY Reusable Floor Pads For Your Swiffer Mop
An easy 5-minute craft to create wet and dry Swiffer pads for your mop. This idea couldn’t be easier and will cost you less than $20 in supplies that you can use over and over again.
Aunt Fannie's Bundle: Floor Cleaner Vinegar Wash (Eucalyptus) + Hardwood Floor Cleaner (Lemon)
To buy: Rated A on EWG site
Puracy Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine Detergent, 4X Pet Stain Remover & Deodorizer, 25 Ounce
To buy: Rated A on EWG site
No Streak Homemade Glass Cleaner without Vinegar
This Windex replacement is an amazing no streak homemade glass cleaner without vinegar.
DIY Natural Laundry Detergent (without bar soap!)
Are you looking for a simple DIY natural laundry detergent made without using bar soap? It is super simple, free of toxic chemicals, and only requires four ingredients!
DIY Homemade Fabric Softener, Deodorizer, and Degreaser
Add this DIY Homemade Fabric Softener, Deodorizer, and Degreaser to the rinse cycle of your wash to reduce static, deodorize your laundry (and washing machine!), and remove grease from your clothes.
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs, Free & Clear, 90 Loads (2 Pouches, 45ct ea)
To buy: rated A on the EWG site
3-pack Wool Dryer Balls
This set of 3 dryer balls are made of 100% premium New Zealand wool. Adding wool dryer balls to your dryer will help soften your clothes (without the use of synthetic chemicals found in dryer sheets), decrease drying time significantly (saving money on utility bills), and save the landfill from disposable dryer sheets.
How to Use Lemon Essential Oil Around the Home
Lemon essential oil is one of my favorite oils to use in my DIY cleaning recipes. It is incredibly beneficial and has many uses. Here’s how to use lemon essential oil around the home. And some of my favorite uses in cleaning products and easy DIY projects.
Homemade Cleaners with Essential Oils that Smell Great
Learn some easy recipes for wonderful smelling homemade cleaners that you can use in your home, made with simple ingredients and essential oils.
DIY Tea Tree Oil Cleaner Recipes
Check out all of these DIY Tea Tree Oil Cleaner Recipes and get your spring cleaning started!
Cleaning Tools
Since I want to keep a natural home and we are using natural cleaning products, the tools I prefer to use are free of synthetics as well.
I love to order the majority of these natural supplies through Mighty Nest. They have a huge variety of products to help with keeping a natural and clean household.
They also have a really neat monthly membership where they send you a natural full size product for only $10. This is a great way to make natural changes a little at a time.
Plus, members get discounts on purchases!
Here are a few of my favorites to keep around our home.
Natural Dish Cloths – 100% organic cotton, nontoxic dyes. These also make a great sustainable solution for paper towels.
Natural Fiber Dish Brush – zero plastic dish brush made with untreated beechwood and the bristles are made from tampico, also contains agave leaf.
Glass Cleaner Brush – plant based sponges and bamboo handle.
Walnut Scrubber Sponges – plant based and walnut shell scrubbers.
8-pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloths – everything needed to clean around the entire home.
