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3 Natural Cleaners You Can DIY                  

3 Natural cleaners you can DIY with illustration
3 Natural cleaners you can DIY with illustration
3 Natural cleaners you can DIY with illustration


In taking a look at our cleaning supplies, we realized we could do a little better when it
comes to creating plastic waste AND using more natural ingredients that go easier on
our planet. And while these are not designed to disinfect and will not kill any viruses, they
can help make your house feel spick and span with just a few pantry staples. Check out
our sustainable substitutes that you can swap in when your favorite cleaner runs out!
 

Natural Granite Cleaner


Adapted from Earth Friendly Tips
 

  • 1/4 cup isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol)
  • 3-5 drops dish soap (any will do!)
  • 5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups distilled or tap water
     

    1. Combine ingredients into clean spray bottle. Close tightly.

    2. Shake until well incorporated.

    3. Put to use!
 

Natural Bleach Alternative

  • 1/2-gallon glass container, amber preferable
  • 3/4 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. citric acid (optional)
  • 20 drops of essential oil (optional)
  • Filtered water
     

    1. Carefully pour first four ingredients into 1/2-gallon glass container, and secure cap shut.

    2. Shake until citric acid has dissolved.

    3. Reopen and fill rest of container with filtered water.

    4. Store out of sunlight.
 

Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner

  • Baking soda
  • White vinegar
  • 5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
     

    1. Sprinkle enough baking soda to lightly dust the inside of your toilet bowl.

    2. Add essential oil to toilet bowl.

    3. Slowly pour white vinegar over the baking soda, moving carefully to not wash the baking

        soda off but to create a light fizz.

    4. Finish cleaning with toilet bowl brush. Flush when finished!
 

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