I'm looking to go "back to the basics" with cleaners. I'm looking to save some money by not buying all the commercial products.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks! :reindeer:

The only cleaning products i use are

laundry detergent
dish wash liquid
all-purpose cleaner (awesome)
vinegar
baking soda
water

that's all...

I found this cleaner "awesome" for $1 and it is really good. I use it for cleaning anything and everything.. bath, kitchen counter tops, sink, oven top , toilet, floor etc..
:)

i have just started to use homemade cleaners. i love them. they are so easy and cheap to make.

i use:
bleach
vinegar
baking soda
ammonia
and water

i love the way i can clean with out being run out of the room by fumes!! and i am not spending tons of money on new products!!:D

Alisa,
Thanks for posting your list. Could you please tell me what you use to clean what? And which cleaners (and in what proportion) you mix? I know it's not safe to mix some, and it would be just my luck to mix the wrong ones! LOL :)

~Chelle :paw:

ok!! no problem! :)

my fave cleaner is just vineger and water. mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

i use baking soda to clean sinks and bathtubs. works great!!

never never mix ammonia and bleach!!!! never!

i use bleach on the counters about once a week. i use vinegar on the other days.

i have not used ammonia too much around the house. you have to be careful cause it has a very strong smell. make sure you use it in a well venulated area. last night i tried to clean the oven with it. i put a bowl of ammonia in the over and let it sit. well after a few hours the whole house smelled like ammonia.....not very good!! but the oven was really easy to wipe clean....lol

I use Laundry soap, dish washer detergent, dish soap, boraxo, vinegar, baking soda and bleach.

I used to buy Jet dry for the dishwasher until I tried vinegar in it and my glasses and everything come out squeaky clean with no spots.

Scooby:paw:

Try this site they have tons of cleaners, air freshners, etc that you can make at home. I have taken you to the household recipes part but be sure to browse around they have great cooking recipes and house hold tips.
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/house/house.html

i too am a vinegar and baking soda girl, (they are my main staples)
i also buy 1 commerical cleaner at the $1 store
and get dishwasing liquid.
i use vingear esp on my one peice if crystal, it comes out more sparkiling than any thing else gets it.:angel: