Handy Home Hints

How to make simple DIY cleaners for your home

There is a massive range of house cleaning products available, but don’t be fooled into thinking you need a different product for every part of your home. Here are 3 recipes for cleaning products using simple and inexpensive ingredients.

June 3, 2021

All-purpose cleaner

350ml methylated spirit

150ml water

Squirt of dish soap

Spray bottles  

  • Add the methylated spirit and water to a 500ml spray bottle and add a squirt of dish soap.
  • To make in larger or smaller quantities it is a 70% methylated spirit/30% water mix.  

Toilet bowl cleaner

1 cup sodium bicarbonate

1/4 cup citric acid

1 tbsp dishwashing liquid (any)

Silicone ice cube tray

Air-tight jar or container  

  • Add the sodium bicarb and citric acid to a bowl. Mix well and add the dishwashing liquid.  
  • Mix together well using your hands, a spoon or a whisk.
  • Press the mixture into the ice cube tray and wipe away any excess.  
  • Let them dry for at least 4 hours or overnight and store in an airtight container.  
  • To clean and deodorize your toilet, simply toss a toilet bomb into your toilet bowl.  

Glass cleaner

2 cups water

1/2 cup white or cider vinegar

1/4 cup methylated spirit or rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).

1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil (optional)

Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle.  

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