6 Natural Cleaning Products You Can Make At Home

Making at-home cleaning solutions starts with understanding the natural properties of everyday items like baking soda, white vinegar, lemon, olive oil, soap nuts, castile soap, and essential oils.

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Baking soda, for instance, breaks down minerals in grease, absorbs odors, and is a mild abrasive, while vinegar's acidity combats stains and grime.

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‍Keep reading for instructions on how to make six natural cleaning products at home.

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Kitchen cleaner and deodorizer Ingredients: - 4 T. baking soda - 1 qt. warm water

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Heavy-duty scrub Ingredients: - 1/2 lemon - 1/2 c. borax powder

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Wood cleaner Ingredients: - 1/2 c. lemon juice (roughly four lemons' worth) - 1/4 c. water - 1/2 tsp. liquid soap or detergent - A few drops of olive oil

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Mold remover Ingredients: - 2 c. water - 2 tsp. tea tree oil - 1/4 c. baking soda - 24-ounce spray bottle

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Air freshener Ingredients: - 2-3 oranges, lemons, and/or limes, sliced - Handful of fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, or lavender) - 2-4 cinnamon sticks - 1 tsp. whole cloves

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Drain cleaner Ingredients: - Baking soda - White vinegar

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