Here are my cleaning supplies now:
I already had a couple of other things on hand to make up my new cleaning solutions like Original Dawn Dish Soap and Olive Oil. And now I have three bottles of cleaning supplies to clean my entire house. You will need to buy the clear plastic bottles but you only have to buy these once! I purchased these supplies at Walmart and they totaled right around $8. I'm going to get at 2-3 months use out of them! Needless to say, you'll be seeing these cleaning supplies in a ProClean bucket soon too. I can't wait to show you all the power of common household items and a clean home!
These are my cleaning products now!
So simple!
Strong All Purpose Cleaner
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
- 1 T clear, non-sudsing ammonia
- 1 T clear laundry detergent or original Dawn (I used Dawn)
- 2 cups water
To use as a toilet bowl cleaner, spray down the bowl very liberally and wait a few minutes. Clean with a brush. Use a pumice stone and undiluted white vinegar for hard water stains.
Glass Cleaner
- 1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Counter Top Spray
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
In the bathroom, use vinegar spray cleaner to clean countertops, floors, and exterior surfaces of the toilet.
For shower walls with tough hard water stains, take the sprayer off and heat up the solution until barely hot. Spray down the shower wall generously and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Scrub and rinse.
More tricks and tips:
Speaking of baking soda....
Baking Soda is a girl's best friend for use as an abrasive. Sprinkle a little on a damp sponge to clean grimy drains or faucets. Rinse with hot water. For tougher stuff, make a paste of baking soda and water. Apply and let sit to the area for 10-20 minutes. Dirt, soap scrum and grime are easier to remove this way. For a free flowing drain, dump about 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain and add a few drops of water. Let sit for about 15-20 minutes. Add a 1/2 cup - 1 cup of vinegar. It will foam up (which is fun to watch!). Let this solution sit for a few minutes and then run extremely hot water in the drain for a few minutes. Do this once a month for preventative maintenance! (This does not work on blocked drains)
Lemon Juice acts as a dirt remover AND has a mild bleaching effect. Our bathtub can get dirty and black. I spray straight lemon juice on it, sprinkle with baking soda and let it sit for a few minutes. Then with a sponge, I scrub it down and rinse. You'll be surprised how well it works!!
Mix olive oil and lemon juice together -
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
and use it as furniture polish! Or, add it to your salad. Either way...I bet you never thought you could EAT your furniture polish!
I hope you find these little tips super useful, money saving and convenient. I know I have! Let me know how your cleaning bucket makeovers go for you! Out with the chemicals and in with easy, cheap and clean household products!
Wishing you a sparkly day,
Courtney