Make at Home
Every spray, scrub, and liquid in this list replaces a harsh chemical cleaner — with ingredients that are safer for your family, your surfaces, and the planet.
Conventional cleaners contain VOCs and hormone disruptors that linger on surfaces and in the air you breathe at home.
Use glass spray bottles and reusable containers — no single-use plastic bottle thrown out every month.
Vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap cost a fraction of branded cleaners and make ten times the product.
White vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils have proven antimicrobial and degreasing properties — not just marketing claims.
A natural disinfectant and deodoriser. Its acidity fights bacteria effectively on most surfaces. Do not use on marble or natural stone.
A gentle abrasive that lifts grime and neutralises odours without scratching surfaces. Works especially well in paste form.
Plant-based soap that cuts through grease and provides the cleaning action in liquid dish soap and surface sprays.
For recipes you want to store longer than two weeks — distilled water has no minerals or impurities that shorten shelf life.
Adds disinfecting power to sprays. Helps ingredients blend and evaporates quickly without streaking on glass.
Tea tree oil is antimicrobial. Citrus oils cut grease. Lavender deodorises. Always check safety if you have pets at home.
A simple daily spray for kitchen counters, bathroom surfaces, and door handles. Ready in two minutes.
A thick, gentle abrasive paste for sinks, taps, grout, and stovetops. Lifts grime that sprays can't touch.
Leaves windows and mirrors sparkling without the blue chemical smell. The alcohol is key — it evaporates fast and prevents streaking.
A lemon-scented dish soap that cuts through grease without drying your hands. Based on Sal Suds and white vinegar.
A dry powder detergent that uses only 2 tablespoons per load — making each batch last a very long time.
No fumes. No gloves. Just baking soda, water, and vinegar — left overnight to do the work so you barely have to scrub.
Unclogs and deodorises slow drains with just baking soda and vinegar — no harsh chemicals that corrode your pipes over time.
"Never mix vinegar and castile soap directly — the acid deactivates the soap and leaves a curdled mess. Always use them separately or in recipes specifically designed to combine them (like the dish soap above, where salt stabilises the mixture)."