What are safe cleaning products?
They are cleaning products that are non-toxic and, in this article, also ones you can make at home. Without needing a chemistry degree!
Don’t wait for spring cleaning time, start introducing these safe cleaning products into your regular cleaning routine.
And, let’s face it, cleaning doesn’t wait for spring, it’s always on our list of chores. So, go a little bit green with your cleaning, save a little money and lower the number of toxic chemicals you use inside your home.
Plus, you don’t need a huge range of products to have a clean home. Just a few basics like the ones listed here will cover all your cleaning needs.
Follow the links to the original sources and get the experts’ step-by-step instructions for making your own frugal, green and safe cleaning products at home
Try them out and share your impressions in the comments!
Table of Contents
Frugal and Safe Cleaning Products
Natural Homemade Fabric Softener | Homemade Tub and Tile Cleaner |
Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent | Non-Toxic Homemade Dish Detergent for Hand Washing |
DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Tabs | DIY Orange Cinnamon Cleaner |
Homemade Stain Remover | DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner |
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Ingredients you’ll need
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Non-Toxic Homemade Dish Detergent for Hand Washing
Source: Bren Did
Homemade dish detergent, it might not be brightly colored but that doesn’t mean it’s not an awesome, non-toxic, way to easily keep your hands germ-free and your kitchen clean.
Natural Homemade Fabric Softener
Source: Brend Did
Not everyone uses it, but if you’re a fan of fabric softener, here’s a clean, green and frugal option.
Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent
Source: Bren Did
According to Bren, this natural homemade laundry detergent makes 320 loads of non-toxic laundry detergent, costs less than $0.10 per load and rates an A on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Healthy Cleaning scale.
Now that’s frugal and safe!
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DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Tabs
Source: One Good Thing by Jillee
If you love the convenience of detergent tabs, you’ll definitely love these!
These are also a great idea if you have overly-enthusiastic helpers who think more detergent is better.
Homemade Stain Remover
Source: The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking
Homemade Tub and Tile Cleaner
Source: Smart School House
If you’ve got kids, you know how quickly a bathtub can start looking decidedly gross.
Sometimes the grime is more soap scum than dirt but it still looks unsightly. Sort it, and the bathroom tiles, out with this green cleaner.
DIY Orange Cinnamon Cleaner
Source: Evermine
Citrus has always been a firm favorite in the world of frugal cleaning products, once you’ve tried this all-purpose spray, you’ll understand why.
Not only will your surfaces be clean, your home will smell amazing!
DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Source: Live Simply
An effective toilet bowl cleaner that’s non-toxic and you can make at home? Who doesn’t love that?!
Frugal and safe cleaning products
Cleaning: some people love it, some people hate it.
Unfortunately, you still HAVE to do it, so do it as cheaply as you can with as little toxic load on your family and pets as you can.
Lots of green and frugal cleaning tips are available on Pinterest that cover every cleaning need you can think of. So, if one of these products isn’t what you’re looking for, check out Pinterest for lots more options!
Any questions about these recipes? Ask away in the comments below!