Ever felt like you were overpaying for the household cleaners you buy at the store? That is because you are. Mostly made of readily available products, the ingredients for cleaning solutions are simple and cheap. When I went looking for the best homemade cleaner recipes, I was truly amazed at all of the homemade products you could make at home for pennies. From cleaning a greasy oven with baked on grime to cleaning your electronics with slime to the best homemade glass cleaner ever, you will find some awesome recipes for making cleaning products at home. Natural, green cleaner recipes with essential oils and vinegar, too, so you can have your home sparkling without using toxic chemicals.
Best Homemade Cleaner Recipes
1. DIY Homemade Wood floor Cleaner
mom4real
Do you love best homemade cleaners recipes? This diy homemade wood floor cleaner recipe is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the wood floor cleaner. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
2. No-Streak Homemade Window Cleaner
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this no-streak homemade window cleaner recipe is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Wholenewmom at the link.
3. Natural Stove Cleaners
This natural stove cleaners recipe is simple, quick, and exactly the homemade treats I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Commonsensehome to see every step.
4. 3 Ingredient Natural Drain Cleaner
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This 3 ingredient natural drain cleaner recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Simplyfrugal for the complete recipe.
5. Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergent and Diaper Pail Deodorizers
earthandhoney
Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergent and Diaper Pail Deodorizers – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. The complete step by step version is linked above.
6. Touchscreen Devices Homemade Cleaner
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the touchscreen devices cleaner. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Themamasgirls has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. 2 Ingredients Oven Glass Homemade Cleaner
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this 2 ingredients oven glass homemade cleaner recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Diyhshp at the link.
10. Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid Recipe
My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas like this, and this natural dishwasher rinse aid recipe recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Wholenewmom’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. Homemade Tub and Tile Cleaner
Ever crave fall recipe ideas? This homemade tub and tile cleaner recipe is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Passionforsavings has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. DIY Natural Stainless Steel Cleaner Recipe
I have always loved a clear how-to, and this diy natural stainless steel cleaner recipe recipe is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Thecrunchychronicles at the link.
14. DIY Orange All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe
Why make it complicated? This diy orange all-purpose cleaner recipe recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the all purpose cleaner. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Passionforsavings for the complete recipe.
15. Homemade Slime Cleaner for Tight Areas
simplylivingsmart
Homemade Slime Cleaner for Tight Areas? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. The complete step by step version is linked above.
16. Homemade Carpet Cleaning Solution Secret Recipe
Here is step by step instructions, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Happymoneysaver has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. The Most Amazing Glass & Window Cleaner Recipe
From a quiet night in to a full house, this the most amazing glass & window cleaner recipe recipe works if you love an easy recipe. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the amp window cleaner. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Savingmoneylivingsmart at the link.
18. Lemon Basil Natural Cleaning Spray Recipe
Try this lemon basil natural cleaning spray recipe recipe next time you’re after easy recipes. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thewhoot to see every step.
19. Wood Scratches Treatment Recipe
Domesticblisssquared really knows recipe ideas, and this wood scratches treatment recipe recipe shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Domesticblisssquared for the complete recipe.
20. 2 Ingredient Leather Cleaner Recipe
Around here, this 2 ingredient leather cleaner recipe recipe disappears fast whenever I make seasonal recipe ideas. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Fabulesslyfrugal’s full tutorial for all the details.
22. Homemade Shower Cleaner Recipe
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a clear how-to, and this homemade shower cleaner recipe recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the shower cleaner. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Couponcloset at the link.
23. All-Natural Citrus Kitchen Cleaner Recipe
This all-natural citrus kitchen cleaner recipe recipe is fuss free and delivers on an easy tutorial. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Tatertotsandjello to see every step.
24. Fresh Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
No need to overthink homemade treats – this fresh lemon dishwasher detergent recipe recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Brendid for the complete recipe.
25. DIY Toilet Cleaner Recipe
DIY Toilet Cleaner Recipe, and it is a good one. Just a copycat recipe, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the toilet cleaner. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Menclean’s full tutorial for all the details.
27. Homemade Dryer Sheets Recipe
viewfromthefridge
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this homemade dryer sheets recipe recipe covers an easy recipe either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
28. Toilet Fizzbombs Homemade Recipe
Put this toilet fizzbombs homemade recipe recipe on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Theboldabode to see every step.
29. DIY Reusable Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes
Credit where it is due – Frugalmamaandthesprout really delivers on an easy tutorial, this diy reusable disinfecting cleaning wipes recipe included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Frugalmamaandthesprout for the complete recipe.
30. Homemade Mechanic’s Tough Hand Cleaner Recipe
We go through homemade treats like this quickly at my house, and this homemade mechanic’s tough hand cleaner recipe recipe is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the tough hand cleaner. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Livingonadime’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Homemade Stain Remover Recipe
Craving a copycat recipe without much effort? This homemade stain remover recipe recipe has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Myfrugaladventures has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
33. Magic Crockpot Cleaner Recipe
This magic crockpot cleaner recipe recipe is about as easy as an easy tutorial gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the magic crockpot cleaner. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Mykitchenescapades to see every step.
34. Homemade Steam Cleaner Solution
Skip the fuss – this homemade steam cleaner solution recipe is homemade treats done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Afewshortcuts for the complete recipe.
35. All Natural Cleaning Wipes Recipe
All Natural Cleaning Wipes Recipe for the win. This is a copycat recipe at its easiest. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Fabulousfarmgirl’s full tutorial for all the details.
36. The Best Homemade Laundry Detergent Soap Recipe
askannamoseley
There is a reason I keep making an easy tutorial like this one. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
37. Homemade Furniture Polish Recipe
Big party or just for yourself, this homemade furniture polish recipe recipe nails homemade treats. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Accidentallygreen at the link.
38. Homemade Laundry Scent Booster Recipe
simplyshellie
Make this homemade laundry scent booster recipe recipe your go-to next time you want a copycat recipe. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the laundry scent booster. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
39. Inexpensive Homemade Eyeglass CLeaner Recipe
Livingonadime’s take on an easy tutorial is a good one, and this inexpensive homemade eyeglass cleaner recipe recipe is why. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Livingonadime for the complete recipe.
40. Simple All Purpose Cleaner Recipe
earlybirdmom
This is the kind of homemade treats my family requests on repeat, and this simple all purpose cleaner recipe recipe delivers. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
