How to Make All-Natural Spring Cleaning Products

 
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It’s spring cleaning time at Grant Central and we’re making our own DIY natural cleaning products! Truth moment: I'm *way* more excited about the DIY part than the actual cleaning. #justsayin

But, I do LOVE making my own products though because they're much so better for the environment (and way cheaper), way friendlier to my migraine-prone senses, and of course safer for my cleaning-obsessed #miniboss than most of the commercial cleaners out there.

Each product that I'm featuring is super easy to make and requires just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your home. And, because you know that I always like to keep it a little fancy, I’ve included links below to some of my favorite cleaning accessories too.

*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I’ve recommended. Please know that all opinions are my own and  I only recommend products that I love. Nothing is here that I wouldn’t use in my own home for my own family.

Most of my recommendations are from Grove Collaborative, which I joined after trying out their service and loving it. It’s a recurring shipping service for household products that’s free to join, and you can order whatever you need, in whatever quantities you want, and schedule them to arrive whenever you need them. No more running out of things you need and no more excessive stockpiling either. Shipping is always $2.99, no matter how big or small your order is.

Want to try out Grove Collaborative too? Use my link to purchase your first order of $20 or more and you'll receive the following gifts too:

  • Free Mrs. Meyer’s spring hand soap

  • Free Mrs. Meyer’s spring dish soap

  • Free Mrs. Meyer’s spring multi-surface spray

  • Free Grove Collaborative spring kitchen towel

  • Free shipping & 60-day VIP trial

Once you’re signed up for Grove Collaborative, you can add any or all of the products listed below from my DIY natural cleaning product recipes (listed in order of appearance) to your cart and/or whatever else you want to try!

  • Glass Bottle with Silicone Sleeve 

  • Aura Cacia Grapefruit Essential Oil 

  • Grove Collaborative All-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate 2-Pack 

  • Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap 32 oz 

  • Grove Collaborative Microfiber All-Purpose Cloth 2-Pack 

  • Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil 

  • Full Circle Grunge Buster Grout and Tile Brush 

  • Grove Collaborative Walnut Scouring Pad 3-Pack 

  • Thayers Witch Hazel-Lavender 

  • Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil 

All-Natural Surface Cleaner (Riley’s Mix)

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 part distilled water

  • 1 part distilled white vinegar

  • ½ juiced lemon

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Use a funnel to pour water and vinegar into a 16-20 oz. glass or BPA-free spray bottle. Preferred brand: Full Circle, available at Target.

  2. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.

  3. Rinse reamer if using Full Circle bottle and screw back on.

  4. Shake well before using. DO NOT use on marble or granite.

  5. Keep refrigerated.

  6. Discard after 4 days.

Toxin-Free All-Purpose Surface Cleaner with Concentrate

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 oz. All-Purpose Surface Cleaner Concentrate from Grove Collaborative

  • Distilled water (approx 15-19 ounces)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour concentrate into 16-20 oz. glass spray bottle. Preferred brand: Grove Collective, available here:

  2. Fill bottle with distilled water.

  3. Shake well before using.

  4. Store in a cool, dark place.

All-Natural Glass Cleaner

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 part hot distilled water

  • 1 part distilled white vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon Castile soap (preferred brand: Dr. Bronners, available here)

  • 10-15 drops essential oil (preferred brand, Aura Cacia, available here)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat distilled water and use a funnel to pour into 16-20 oz. glass spray bottle. Preferred brand: Grove Collective, available here:

  2. Use funnel to add vinegar.

  3. Add Castile soap.

  4. Add essential oil.

  5. Shake well before using (preferred wipe: Grove Collective Microfiber All-Purpose Cloth, available here).

  6. Store in a cool, dark place.

All-Natural Grout Cleaner

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup baking soda

  • ⅔ cup Castile soap (preferred brand: Dr. Bronners, available here)

  • 10-15 drops peppermint essential oil (preferred brand, Aura Cacia, available here)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour baking soda into a medium mixing bowl.

  2. Add Castile soap.

  3. Add essential oil.

  4. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

  5. Pour mixture into an airtight glass container.

  6. Stir before using.

  7. Store in a cool, dark place.

All-Natural Room + Linen Spray

INGREDIENTS:

  • 30-40 drops lavender essential oil (preferred brand, Aura Cacia, available here)

  • 1 part lavender witch hazel (preferred brand, Thayer’s, available here)

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs and lavender buds (optional)

  • 1 part distilled water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add essential oil(s) to small glass spray bottle.

  2. Use a funnel to add witch hazel. Tip: You can substitute witch hazel with rubbing alcohol or vodka to make the smell linger longer.

  3. Optional: Add fresh rosemary and lavender buds. Tip: You can use essential oils to make the spray stay fresher longer.

  4. Fill up with distilled water.

  5. Shake well.

  6. Store in a cool, dark place.

  7. If using fresh rosemary and lavender buds, discard after 2 days.

 
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