DIY All Purpose Cleaner

We love making our own cleaning products. If you make them at home, you know exactly what is going into them. You don’t have to use tons of chemicals and store bought products to get your home clean. Not only does this work great but it saves money too.

If you are trying to implement more natural products into your home like we are, this is a great cleaner to try.  It is so easy and works for lots of things. You may like these other homemade cleaner recipes, DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner, DIY Toilet Cleaner, Homemade Laundry Detergent, Homemade Glass Cleaner with Rubbing Alcohol, Easy Frugal Tips for Cleaning with Borax and The Best Homemade Shower Cleaner.

Why Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner

Making Homemade Natural Cleaner is so much better for your health and the environment. The ingredients are simple and your probably already have the majority of them.

We recently made this DIY disinfectant spray that is so easy and works great without any harsh chemicals.  I am amazed at how easy it is to use all natural products in our home. Makes it nice when I get my kids to help clean.

Get rid of the chemicals and start making these super easy natural cleaners at home. You will be so glad you started and pleasantly surprised just how easy it really is.

What Do You Need to Make Multi-Purpose Cleaner?

We have 2 different options for those that prefer vinegar and if you prefer not to use vinegar. Both of these work great and you can use the option that works best for your family.

All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

• Water – We recommend using distilled water to extend the shelf life.
• White Distilled Vinegar – For best results using white vinegar
• Grapefruit Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil – This provides the best citrus scent for your cleaner. Feel free to use your favorite essential oil that you prefer.
• Spray Bottle – We like using a glass bottle

All Purpose Cleaner Without Vinegar

• Baking Soda – This is a great cleaner especially if try to get sticky stuff off a surface. Substitute with Washing Soda.
• Liquid Castille Soap – Highly concentrated and a lot goes a long ways. You can also use a Dish Soap or any liquid soap.
• Water – We recommend using distilled water but tap water is great too

Homemade Clean Variations

• Tea Tree Oil – I always like to keep this essential oil on hand because it helps to cut grease and germs. Just a few drops of essential oil makes the best addition to your cleaner.
• Other Essential Oil – Add drops of your favorite essential oils for a different scent – Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon
• Lemon Juice – Lemon Juice is a great addition to your natural cleaner for amazing citrus smell. We usually squeeze ½ a lemon into our cleaner mixture.

How to Make DIY All Purpose Cleaner

For both cleaner options, pour all of the ingredients into the spray bottle and shake to blend. It is that easy to make and so quick and easy.

Your surfaces will be clean and smell so fresh. This is one of our favorite cleaners.

Expert Tips

• Surface Cleaner – Natural cleaner may not work on all surfaces. We do not recommend clean natural stone such as granite as it could cause pitting on the marble.
• Spray Bottle – We recommend labeling the bottle to ensure you are using fresh ingredients for the best possible results when cleaning your home.
• Microfiber Cloth – Anytime we clean we love using a microfiber cloth for the best results.
• Vinegar – I like to buy the gallon size of vinegar because I blend it to make homemade cleaner throughout the year.

How to Use This Easy DIY All Purpose Cleaner

This is an all purpose cleaner so use as you normally would. You can use this cleaner to wipe down counters, stainless steel, kitchen sinks, tub, toilet bowl, spills, bathrooms and more.

It is a great spray for all sorts of things. I have used it on door knobs, garbage cans, toys, tile, light switches and more. You can use this all purpose cleaner for so many things around the home!