DIY 3-Ingredient Cleaning Spray (Vegan & Non-Toxic) (2024)

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DIY 3-Ingredient Cleaning Spray (Vegan & Non-Toxic)? ›

In a large container, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water. Pour solution into a spray bottle and spritz as needed on glass surfaces and windows. Drain cleaner. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain.

In a large container, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water. Pour solution into a spray bottle and spritz as needed on glass surfaces and windows. Drain cleaner. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain.

To make your own disinfecting spray that can be safely used on a variety of surfaces around your home, just combine the following ingredients in a large glass spray bottle: 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol, 20 drops lemon essential oil, 20 drops tea tree essential oil.

Water and white vinegar do a good job on floors; ditto vinegar and newspaper for cleaning windows; baking soda, vinegar, salt, and boiling water do a volcanic job on drains. Bon Ami brand cleaning powder is a relatively nontoxic commercial mix that works well for scouring, too.

Mix the ingredients: Add the following to a glass spray bottle: 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, 3/4 cup water, 5 to 10 drops of essential oil, and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid soap. Use the alcohol-based cleaner safely: Shake the spray bottle well before each use.

At Bona, we're all about great cleaning products that are environmentally friendly.

For the most natural cleansing, nothing beats water. It's the simplest and most gentle way to clean your skin. If you need something more, a mild, organic soap or a plant-based body wash with minimal ingredients is a great natural alternative.

How do I make my own Miracle Spray? ›

All you need are equal parts of dishwashing liquid that doesn't contain bleach (used to hand-wash dishes), full-strength, non-sudsing ammonia and water. Place the mixture in a labeled spray bottle and keep on a laundry shelf where children or pets can't get to it.

Homemade Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner

To Make: Stir castile soap, baking soda, and tea tree oil together in a bowl. To Use: Wet the surface you'd like to clean with water. Apply the mixture to the surface, scrub, and then rinse thoroughly.

The best natural disinfectants include alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, hot water, and some essential oils. Evidence suggests that in some cases, many of these natural disinfectants can be as effective at killing germs as chemical cleaners like bleach.

Mix ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide, and a few drops of dish soap in a sealable container. Shake the container to blend your ingredients, then grab some rubber gloves and use a cloth to spread the cleaning solution onto your grout. Wait about five minutes, then rinse away the dingy grime with clean water.

Most natural, DIY cleaning solutions can last up to a month. But some ingredients (like hydrogen peroxide) lose their potency more quickly. Your best bet is to mix up enough for only a one-time use.

Heat vinegar in microwave until hot and pour into squirt bottle. Add the Dawn soap. Put the lid on and gently shake to incorporate. You now have a powerful cleaning product that will melt soap scum and tub and shower buildup, clean sinks, appliances and just about anything.

Choose hydrogen peroxide.

Also look for oxygen bleach (liquid) made of water and hydrogen peroxide (check the ingredient list or the manufacturer's website). That breaks down into oxygen and water. It's kinder to the environment (and many surfaces, fabrics and your hands) than chlorine bleach.