It can be very expensive to maintain a clean home. Every surface can use a different cleaning product, from the carpet to the toilet, and buying them all can be financially draining.
We are constantly overrun with commercials for goods that tout their superiority, and because we are strapped for time and in need of a quick fix for our cleaning woes, we may very well succumb to the pressure to buy them.
But for the most part, you can replace your expensive commercial cleaning supplies with less expensive ones without sacrificing quality. Here are some alternatives.
6 Money-Saving DIY Cleaning Supplies Alternatives
Windex
An easy way to give outdoor windows a streak-free shine without wiping is with the Windex Outdoor Sprayer, a handy spray-and-rinse cleaner. On playsets, patio furniture, and other surfaces made of vinyl and plastic, it can be applied.
A few drops of dish soap in a bucket of water or white vinegar will work just fine to clean your windows. Paying top dollar for a name brand is not the key to a streak-free shine; rather, it involves thoroughly drying your windows and mirrors after a wipe down.
Apply your homemade solution with a soft cloth or sponge, and make sure to thoroughly buff it off afterwards.
Magic Erasers
There are numerous uses for the Magic Eraser. All you need to do is wet it and wipe it to see scuff marks, burnt-on grease, marker scribbles, and much more disappear.
Clean your Magic Eraser with water, and then wipe down your freshly cleaned surfaces before retiring to the couch. If the items you cleaned will come into contact with food, you should wipe them down with a wet cloth or paper towel.
Laundry Detergent
The purpose of the detergent is to help in removing the scum and grime from the clothing so that it can be washed in water. The washing machine’s agitation, not the detergents themselves, is more likely to be to blame for the actual “wearing” out of clothes.
Additionally, vinegar can help you in cleaning your laundry, but it’s far from your only choice for a homemade detergent.
According to the Spruce, you can make a more affordable substitute for the liquid soap by mixing two cups of borax, two cups of washing soda, and one cup of soap flakes.
Toilet bowl cleaner
All-Purpose Cleaner
For cleaning floors, furniture, toilets, bathrooms, and kitchens, use liquid all-purpose cleaners. Use a sponge, cloth, or mop to manually clean surfaces with a liquid cleaner. Although the cleaner is typically diluted, it can also be used straight up (for persistent soil).
Vinegar is a fantastic cleaning agent for the house. It can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks. And it’s the primary component required to swap out your current all-purpose cleaner.
Combine one cup of distilled water, one cup of white vinegar, and 15 or so drops of your favourite essential oil in a spray bottle, advises Live Simply, and you’re good to start scrubbing.
Swiffers
Swiffer is a small or large mop-like object that can be used to attempt to brush something clean, usually something chunky or powdery. A green scrubbing strip on the wet cloths from Swiffer is intended to remove stubborn stains.
The spill or stain can be removed by flipping the mop head downward and rubbing it against it with the scrubber’s edge. Your floors will appear just as clean when you’re finished as the day they were put in.
