Ready for a cleaner home without the harsh chemicals, plastic waste, or expensive store-bought products? Making your own homemade cleaning supplies is easier than you think! Plus, when you pair them with Soak iT Up products you’ll have a powerhouse cleaning routine that’s eco-friendly and highly effective.
Why Make Your Own Cleaning Products?
Before we dive into the easy recipes, let’s talk about why homemade cleaners are a game-changer:
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Save Money: Most DIY cleaning solutions use inexpensive, household ingredients.
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Reduce Plastic Waste: No more single-use plastic bottles—reuse your own!
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Know What's Inside: Avoid harmful chemicals and artificial fragrances.
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Eco-Friendly & Effective: Pairing these cleaners with Soak iT Up Cloths means a deep clean with zero waste!
Essential Ingredients for DIY Cleaning Products
You don’t need a chemistry degree to create effective cleaners. Here’s a simple list of natural ingredients that work wonders:
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White vinegar: Cuts grease, removes odors, and disinfects.
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Baking soda: Absorbs odors, scrubs grime, and whitens surfaces.
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Castile soap: A natural soap that’s gentle yet powerful.
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Lemon juice: A natural antibacterial agent with a fresh scent.
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Essential oils: Tea tree, lavender, and lemon are excellent for disinfecting.
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Hydrogen peroxide: A natural bleaching agent and disinfectant.
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Cornstarch: Great for cleaning glass and polishing surfaces.
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Soak iT Up Sheet Happens Laundry Detergent: The easiest, plastic-free way to clean clothes and more!
5 Simple DIY Cleaning Recipes
1. All-Purpose Cleaner
This versatile spray works on most surfaces, leaving them fresh and streak-free.
Ingredients:
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1 cup white vinegar
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1 cup water
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10 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a reusable spray bottle.
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Shake well before each use.
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Spray on countertops, sinks, and appliances. Wipe clean with a Soak iT Up Cloth!
2. Natural Glass & Mirror Cleaner
Skip the chemical-laden glass cleaners and opt for this streak-free solution.
Ingredients:
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1 cup distilled water
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions:
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Mix ingredients in a spray bottle.
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Shake well before each use.
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Spray onto glass surfaces and wipe with a dry Soak iT Up Cloth for a streak-free shine.
3. DIY Disinfecting Wipes
Toss out disposable wipes and make your own reusable version with Swedish dishcloths!
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Ingredients:
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup white vinegar
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1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
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10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil
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5 Soak iT Up Cloths
Instructions:
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Mix liquid ingredients in a jar.
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Soak Soak iT Up Cloths in the mixture.
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Use as needed, then wash and reuse!
4. Homemade Soft Scrub
Perfect for sinks, tubs, and stovetops—this natural scrub cuts through grime!
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup baking soda
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2 tablespoons castile soap
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5 drops tea tree essential oil
Instructions:
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Mix ingredients into a paste.
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Apply to surfaces and scrub with a Soak iT Up Cloth.
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Rinse clean!
5. Laundry Detergent Boost
Soak iT Up Sheet Happens Laundry Detergent already cleans amazingly, but here’s a hack to boost its stain-fighting power!
Ingredients:
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1 Soak iT Up Sheet Happens Laundry Detergent sheet
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1/2 cup baking soda (for brightening whites)
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1/4 cup vinegar (as a natural fabric softener)
Instructions:
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Toss a detergent sheet into the washer.
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Add baking soda for whites or vinegar in the fabric softener compartment.
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Wash as usual—no plastic jugs required!
The Ultimate Housewarming Gift
Looking for the perfect eco-friendly gift? Put together a Sustainable Cleaning Basket!
What to Include:
✅ A set of homemade cleaning products in glass spray bottles
✅ A few Soak iT Up Cloths (replaces up to 1,500 paper towels!)
✅ A Clard® (a greeting that turns into a cleaning cloth!)
✅ Soak iT Up Sheet Happens Laundry Detergent
✅ A small plant or candle for a cozy touch
💡 Pro Tip: Add a handwritten note about how to use each item for an extra thoughtful touch.
Ready to Clean Smarter?
Making your own cleaning products is easy, affordable, and better for the planet. Pairing them with Soak iT Up Cloths and Sheet Happens means you’ll clean up without creating waste. Try these recipes, and let us know your favorite!
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