10 DIY Homemade Cleaning Recipes That Actually Work (and Are Safe for Your Home)

Making DIY Homemade Cleaning Recipes isn’t just a fun weekend project — it’s a smart, sustainable way to keep your home fresh without exposing your family to harsh chemicals.

At Enjoy House Cleaning, we believe a clean home should feel good, smell natural, and support your health — not harm it.

🚨 ATTENTION: A Quick Truth Before We Begin

DIY cleaning recipes are amazing for small maintenance tasks, but when it comes to a true deep clean for the entire house, they simply don’t have the same strength, precision, or consistency as professional products and techniques.

That’s why at Enjoy House Cleaning, we combine both worlds:

✅ Professional-grade results

✅ Eco-friendly, non-toxic Attitude products that are biodegradable, cruelty-free, and safe for families and pets

So, if you love keeping things natural but still want your home truly clean, we’re here to help — every corner, every surface, the green way. 🌱

10 DIY Homemade Cleaning Recipes That Actually Work

✅ 1. All-Purpose Cleaner (Your Everyday Hero)

Mix:

1 cup distilled white vinegar

1 cup water

10 drops essential oil (lemon, lavender, or tea tree)

Use: Spray and wipe countertops, sinks, and hard surfaces.

💡 Avoid on marble or granite — replace vinegar with rubbing alcohol instead.

✅ 2. Baking Soda Scrub (for Sinks, Tubs & Stovetops)

Mix:

½ cup baking soda

2 tbsp dish soap

Optional: 5 drops peppermint oil

Removes grime, grease, and soap scum — gentle but effective.

Perfect for stainless steel and enamel surfaces.

✅ 3. Glass & Mirror Cleaner

Mix:

1 cup water

1 cup vinegar

1 tbsp cornstarch

Shake before use and wipe with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free shine.

✅ 4. Fresh Lemon Disinfectant

Slice a lemon, sprinkle salt, and scrub cutting boards or metal surfaces.

Kills bacteria, removes stains, and leaves your kitchen smelling amazing.

✅ 5. Fabric & Upholstery Freshener

Mix:

1 cup water

1 tbsp baking soda

10 drops essential oil (lavender or citrus)

Shake and spray lightly on fabrics, couches, and curtains to neutralize odors safely.

✅ 6. DIY Laundry Booster

Add to your wash:

½ cup baking soda (in the drum)

½ cup white vinegar (in the rinse cycle)

Deodorizes and softens fabrics naturally — no artificial fragrances or softeners needed.

🧺 Safe because they’re used in separate cycles, not mixed directly.

✅ 7. Natural Floor Cleaner

Mix:

½ cup vinegar

1 gallon warm water

10 drops eucalyptus or orange oil

Mop tile, laminate, or vinyl floors for a fresh, streak-free finish.

✅ 8. Microwave Steam Cleaner

Mix:

½ cup water

½ cup vinegar

A few lemon slices

Microwave for 3–5 minutes, let steam loosen grime, then wipe clean.

No harsh sprays, no scrubbing!

✅ 9. Toilet Bowl Refresher

Mix:

½ cup baking soda

10 drops tea tree oil

Sprinkle inside the bowl, let sit for 10 minutes, scrub, then flush.

Naturally freshens and removes odors — no bleach needed.

✅ 10. Carpet & Upholstery Deodorizer

Mix:

1 cup baking soda

10 drops essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, or orange)

Sprinkle over carpets or couches, wait 15 minutes, then vacuum.

Eliminates lingering smells and adds a soft natural scent.

⚠ What to Avoid

Not all DIY mixes are safe — skip these:

❌ Vinegar + Bleach: Produces toxic chlorine gas.

❌ Vinegar + Hydrogen Peroxide: Creates irritating peracetic acid.

❌ Mixing Baking Soda + Vinegar (for surface cleaning): That mix fizzes, looks cool, and helps unclog drains or neutralize odors, but it doesn’t deep clean surfaces — they neutralize each other chemically.

❌ Lemon Juice on Stone: Can etch marble, granite, or quartz.

🌱 Professional Green Cleaning — The Safe, Powerful Way

If you love the idea of natural cleaning but prefer professional-level results, we’ve got you covered.

At Enjoy House Cleaning, we proudly use Attitude Non-Toxic Cleaning Products — Canadian-made, ECOLOGO-certified, vegan, cruelty-free, and biodegradable.

They’re proven to remove dirt, grease, and buildup without harming your family, pets, or the environment.

✨ Because natural shouldn’t mean less effective — it should mean smarter.

👉 Book your eco-friendly cleaning today and experience a spotless, healthy home — powered by nature, perfected by Enjoy.