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Are you on a budget but still want your home cleaned? There’s a way to make many natural products that are great for cleaning many areas of your home.
Wondering how to save money and use more natural ingredients to clean your home? Cleaning expert, Jessie (from Jessie’s House Cleaning), will show you her 11 favorite cleaning recipes!
You likely have all these items in your house as it stands; so this should be relatively simple to put together.
Remember, it is wise to use these as a complement to products you buy in-store. These homemade cleaning products will not replace many professional cleaning products. Store products and homemade products both serve a purpose. Use about 50% store products and 50% homemade cleaners to have balance. This 50/50 formula would be the best policy.
10 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
White and/or cider vinegar: Mild disinfectant, grease cutter, de-scaler, and glass cleaner.
Dish soap: Neutral pH - gentle and safe on essentially every surface and a mild soap that can lift off dirt and grime.
Rubbing alcohol: At least 65% USP in order for it to qualify as a disinfectant, can be mixed with water.
Hydrogen peroxide: Naturally occurring bleach, used in Oxy powders. Uses oxygen to break bonds between dirt and bacteria and the surface they are on. A great disinfectant, stain remover and natural whitener.
Baking soda: Abrasion, deodorizing, great for replacing a scouring powder. This is a great ingredient to make a bathroom cleaning solution. It can be used to boost cleaning power by sprinkling on a sprayed surface.
Essential oil: May provide that special scent. One that you like (and perhaps has some extra beneficial properties) and add 5-10 drops to each bottle.
Distilled water: Needed to mix the ingredients and dilute
Lemons: Great natural cleaning and aromatic agent.
Rosemary: for aromatic purposes.
Vanilla extract: for aromatic purposes.
6 ITEMS YOU’LL NEED
Spray bottles
Bowls
Mason jars
Microfiber cloth
Brushes
Sponges
11 PRODUCTS YOU CAN MAKE WITH THESE INGREDIENTS
1. Glass cleaner
2. Disinfectant
3 All-purpose cleaner
4 Tub and tile cleaner/degreaser
5. Stain remover
6. Stone cleaner
7. Produce wash (cleaner to remove pesticides)
8. Linen spray
9. Electronics, monitor screens, and touch screens (eye glasses) cleaner. Use microfiber cloth.
10. Bathroom cleaner (for scrubbing). Cannot be stored, make only the necessary amount for one use.
11. Lemon cleaner (takes two weeks).
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOMEMADE CLEANING PRODUCTS (RECIPES) AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF CLEANING PRODUCTS:
Glass cleaner - 50/50 water and vinegar mix, use to clean windows and mirrors - smell dissipates quickly
Disinfectant - 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol, use to spray and leave after you've cleaned a surface, only use where required i.e. points of contact, cutting boards, bathrooms etc. Note that a disinfectant does not necessarily clean (i.e. lift dirt off) so this is the 2nd part of a two-step cleaning process (first part is the actual cleaning with a cleaner).
All-purpose cleaner - 1-2 tablespoon dish washing soap per bottle of water. Great to use for cleaning kitchen, bathroom surfaces, hallways, most furniture. Won't leave residue behind. If you are finding residue, reduce the amount of dish liquid being used (they vary in recipes).
Tub and tile cleaner/degreaser - 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup dish liquid. Use for soap scum on tiles and glass, greasy kitchens etc. Spray, let it sit for 5 minutes and start to clean.
Stain remover - 1 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup dish liquid. Amazing, simply spray on a stain, rub it in, rinse it out. Can also be used as a pre-treatment for stains. Test in an inconspicuous area first as the hydrogen peroxide may discolor.
Stone cleaner – For quartz, granite, or marble countertops – ¼ cup rubbing alcohol, ¾ cup water, 2 table spoons of dish soap, 10 drops of essential oils. Shake and use a micro fiber cloth.
Produce wash - 2 table spoons of baking soda, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of white vinegar.
Instructions: Use a Mason jar or bowl and let it sit for about five minutes (shake to distribute baking soda evenly). place the produce with the produce wash and let it sit for about 10 minutes then scrub produce to remove produce wash and anything else on the surface. Rinse with water and dry. Rinse to remove produce wash.
Linen spray - 50/50 distilled water and vodka (cheap colorless, odorless, flavorless), 30 to 40 drops of colorless essential oil. Look for essential oils that have calming properties (not energizing properties). Use spray bottle. (Note: For pet owners that my cuddle with pets: Some essential oils could be harmful to pets, therefore research which oils would be best for your use).
Electronics, monitor screens, and touch screens (eye glasses) cleaner - 1/3 cup distilled water and 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol (33% distilled water and 67% rubbing alcohol). Use spray bottle and microfiber cloth.
Bathroom cleaner: 50/50 baking soda and dish washing soap. Add a few drops of water until it forms a paste. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil. Use a sponge and pre-treat areas and then scrub (with scrub side of the sponge) with sponge.
Lemon cleaner: 3 lemons, use only lemon peels (cut in eight pieces each lemon and remove the pulp). ½ cup water, ½ cup vinegar, 3-5 pieces of rosemary leaves, and 10 drops of vanilla extract. Leave it to infuse for two weeks in a sealed Mason jar. After two weeks, place in a spray bottle.
In closing, it could be hard to find time to make your own homemade products and to deep clean your home. Therefore, if you cannot find time to make these products or to deep clean your home or if you are not fully comfortable making these cleaning products, you can always contact us, Jessie's House & Carpet Cleaning 1.877.CLEANING and we’ll take care of all your home cleaning service needs in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Orange Park, Saint Augustine Beach, and all Northeast Florida. We are here to serve you and to contribute to you having a better quality of life.
Jessie’s House & Carpet Cleaning 1.877.CLEANING
9745 Touchton Road
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone: 904-716-0112
JessiesHouseCleaning.com
Jessie’s Google+ Page
Join the JessiesHouseCleaning.com Community!
In the near future we will post How-To videos for all you Do-It-Yourselfers. Watch our series of Do-It-Yourself videos to learn more about homemade, store cleaning products, and also our best cleaning practices workshops. Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JessiesHouseCleaning
Are you on a budget but still want your home cleaned? There’s a way to make many natural products that are great for cleaning many areas of your home.
Wondering how to save money and use more natural ingredients to clean your home? Cleaning expert, Jessie (from Jessie’s House Cleaning), will show you her 11 favorite cleaning recipes!
You likely have all these items in your house as it stands; so this should be relatively simple to put together.
Remember, it is wise to use these as a complement to products you buy in-store. These homemade cleaning products will not replace many professional cleaning products. Store products and homemade products both serve a purpose. Use about 50% store products and 50% homemade cleaners to have balance. This 50/50 formula would be the best policy.
10 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
White and/or cider vinegar: Mild disinfectant, grease cutter, de-scaler, and glass cleaner.
Dish soap: Neutral pH - gentle and safe on essentially every surface and a mild soap that can lift off dirt and grime.
Rubbing alcohol: At least 65% USP in order for it to qualify as a disinfectant, can be mixed with water.
Hydrogen peroxide: Naturally occurring bleach, used in Oxy powders. Uses oxygen to break bonds between dirt and bacteria and the surface they are on. A great disinfectant, stain remover and natural whitener.
Baking soda: Abrasion, deodorizing, great for replacing a scouring powder. This is a great ingredient to make a bathroom cleaning solution. It can be used to boost cleaning power by sprinkling on a sprayed surface.
Essential oil: May provide that special scent. One that you like (and perhaps has some extra beneficial properties) and add 5-10 drops to each bottle.
Distilled water: Needed to mix the ingredients and dilute
Lemons: Great natural cleaning and aromatic agent.
Rosemary: for aromatic purposes.
Vanilla extract: for aromatic purposes.
6 ITEMS YOU’LL NEED
Spray bottles
Bowls
Mason jars
Microfiber cloth
Brushes
Sponges
11 PRODUCTS YOU CAN MAKE WITH THESE INGREDIENTS
1. Glass cleaner
2. Disinfectant
3 All-purpose cleaner
4 Tub and tile cleaner/degreaser
5. Stain remover
6. Stone cleaner
7. Produce wash (cleaner to remove pesticides)
8. Linen spray
9. Electronics, monitor screens, and touch screens (eye glasses) cleaner. Use microfiber cloth.
10. Bathroom cleaner (for scrubbing). Cannot be stored, make only the necessary amount for one use.
11. Lemon cleaner (takes two weeks).
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOMEMADE CLEANING PRODUCTS (RECIPES) AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF CLEANING PRODUCTS:
Glass cleaner - 50/50 water and vinegar mix, use to clean windows and mirrors - smell dissipates quickly
Disinfectant - 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol, use to spray and leave after you've cleaned a surface, only use where required i.e. points of contact, cutting boards, bathrooms etc. Note that a disinfectant does not necessarily clean (i.e. lift dirt off) so this is the 2nd part of a two-step cleaning process (first part is the actual cleaning with a cleaner).
All-purpose cleaner - 1-2 tablespoon dish washing soap per bottle of water. Great to use for cleaning kitchen, bathroom surfaces, hallways, most furniture. Won't leave residue behind. If you are finding residue, reduce the amount of dish liquid being used (they vary in recipes).
Tub and tile cleaner/degreaser - 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup dish liquid. Use for soap scum on tiles and glass, greasy kitchens etc. Spray, let it sit for 5 minutes and start to clean.
Stain remover - 1 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup dish liquid. Amazing, simply spray on a stain, rub it in, rinse it out. Can also be used as a pre-treatment for stains. Test in an inconspicuous area first as the hydrogen peroxide may discolor.
Stone cleaner – For quartz, granite, or marble countertops – ¼ cup rubbing alcohol, ¾ cup water, 2 table spoons of dish soap, 10 drops of essential oils. Shake and use a micro fiber cloth.
Produce wash - 2 table spoons of baking soda, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of white vinegar.
Instructions: Use a Mason jar or bowl and let it sit for about five minutes (shake to distribute baking soda evenly). place the produce with the produce wash and let it sit for about 10 minutes then scrub produce to remove produce wash and anything else on the surface. Rinse with water and dry. Rinse to remove produce wash.
Linen spray - 50/50 distilled water and vodka (cheap colorless, odorless, flavorless), 30 to 40 drops of colorless essential oil. Look for essential oils that have calming properties (not energizing properties). Use spray bottle. (Note: For pet owners that my cuddle with pets: Some essential oils could be harmful to pets, therefore research which oils would be best for your use).
Electronics, monitor screens, and touch screens (eye glasses) cleaner - 1/3 cup distilled water and 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol (33% distilled water and 67% rubbing alcohol). Use spray bottle and microfiber cloth.
Bathroom cleaner: 50/50 baking soda and dish washing soap. Add a few drops of water until it forms a paste. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil. Use a sponge and pre-treat areas and then scrub (with scrub side of the sponge) with sponge.
Lemon cleaner: 3 lemons, use only lemon peels (cut in eight pieces each lemon and remove the pulp). ½ cup water, ½ cup vinegar, 3-5 pieces of rosemary leaves, and 10 drops of vanilla extract. Leave it to infuse for two weeks in a sealed Mason jar. After two weeks, place in a spray bottle.
In closing, it could be hard to find time to make your own homemade products and to deep clean your home. Therefore, if you cannot find time to make these products or to deep clean your home or if you are not fully comfortable making these cleaning products, you can always contact us, Jessie's House & Carpet Cleaning 1.877.CLEANING and we’ll take care of all your home cleaning service needs in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Orange Park, Saint Augustine Beach, and all Northeast Florida. We are here to serve you and to contribute to you having a better quality of life.
Jessie’s House & Carpet Cleaning 1.877.CLEANING
9745 Touchton Road
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone: 904-716-0112
JessiesHouseCleaning.com
Jessie’s Google+ Page
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