Over the years, we have gone over our list of cleaners that we make at home, and today I’m sharing them all in one place. What we do differently is keep a small batch of core ingredients on hand that can be used to make multiple products. That way, we are not bringing in a cabinet full of different chemicals or exposing our family to products we don’t fully trust.

Everything we use is simple, straightforward, and made from ingredients we recognize.

Here are the recipes we rely on in our home.

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Multi-Purpose Cleaner

This is our everyday cleaner. We use it on counters, tables, cabinet fronts, and most general surfaces around the house.

Ingredients:

• 1 part vinegar
• 1 part water
• 1 tablespoon liquid Castile soap

Combine in a spray bottle and shake gently before each use. This cuts grease well and leaves surfaces feeling clean without residue.

Avoid using on natural stone.

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Odor Remover Spray

This is our simple, natural way to freshen up spaces without artificial fragrance.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 cup water
• 5 to 10 drops essential oil, optional

Shake well before each use and lightly mist fabrics, mudroom areas, or anywhere that needs refreshing.

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

We keep this mixed in a half-gallon jug and refill as needed.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons Borax
• 4 tablespoons washing soda
• 4 tablespoons liquid Castile soap
• Hot water

Add the Borax, washing soda, and Castile soap to a half-gallon container. Fill the rest with hot water and shake until dissolved.

Use 1/4 cup as you would your normal liquid detergent.

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Fabric Softener

Simple and effective.

Ingredients:

• 1 part vinegar
• 1 part water

Mix together and store in a jar or bottle. Add to the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine.

You are welcome to add essential oils if you prefer a light scent.

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A Few Favorite Ingredients

If you would like to make these yourself, here are a few of my favorite ingredients and staples that I keep stocked in our home:

• Liquid Castile soap
• Washing soda
• Borax
• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• Essential oils

Here is a link to my preferred products below for easy reference.

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Thank you for spending time at the homestead with us. These small, simple routines are part of how we care for our home and our family, especially during the quieter seasons.

If you try any of these, I would love to hear how they work for you