Whether you’re worried about what chemicals cleaning product companies use, just ran out of Windex and are in a pinch, or think cleaning products cost too much and would rather DIY, here are some cleaners you can make at home.
Homemade Window Cleaner
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Distilled white vinegar is the MVP in our Homemade Window Cleaner #1:
- 1 ½ cups of water
- 1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 drop liquid dish soap
- Mix all ingredients well in an empty spray bottle
Dawn and hydrogen peroxide are the dynamic duo in our Homemade Window Cleaner #2:
- 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 drop dish soap
- Mix all ingredients well in an empty spray bottle.
DIY Carpet Cleaners
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- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup dish soap
- 2 cups water
DIY Disinfectant Sprays and Wipes
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- 70% rubbing alcohol: no water needed
- 2 parts 90-99% rubbing alcohol to 1 part water
- Hydrogen peroxide: no water needed (hard surfaces only)
- 4 teaspoons 5.25%-8.25% bleach to 1 quart of water
- Same ingredients as disinfectant spray above
- Receptacle: Old disinfectant wipe container, coffee container, mason jar, Tupperware, or a plastic, screw-top, wide-mouth container
- Paper towels