DIY Cleaners

Save money, save the earth. Featuring simple ingredients like essential oils, vinegar, and baking soda, these easy eco-friendly DIY cleaners will help you beat dirt, stains and all manner of mess—and we’ve got one for every day of the month.

Produce wash can be expensive, but the concept of washing away most pesticides and bacteria is an attractive one.  What’s even cooler is that your produce actually tastes better when it’s cleaned thoroughly and that waxy residue is removed! So to create your own dirt cheap produce wash, add: 1/2...
People with showers, how much do you hate cleaning them?! I can almost hear you all yelling, “a lot!” Cleaning the shower is a total pain because soap scum and hard water buildup on walls leave you with a lot of scrubbing to get your shower clean.  Cleaning the shower...
Rather than purchasing specialty natural stone cleaners, which can get right up there price-wise,  make your own simple solution at home.  The rubbing alcohol dries quickly which helps with shine and offers you some disinfecting properties.  It won’t harm the stone, and the essential oils help make the mixture smell lovely and...
If mildew is a problem in the bathroom, there’s a simple solution you can apply to the affected area to eliminate it.  The combination is quite powerful! 1/2 cup borax 1 1/2 cup white vinegar Create a paste, and apply to the affected area.  Scrub with a cleaning toothbrush and...
If you notice a little rust spot, tackle it as soon as you can!  Also, the item which got rusty needs to be hand washed and dried as opposed to exposed to moisture to avoid oxidization. 1 teaspoon salt  1/2 fresh lime  Rub the rusty area with the lime flesh...
The trick with carpet stains is to bust them as soon as they happen so that they don’t have time to hang around and entrench themselves in your carpet fibres.  As soon as a stain happens, blot it up with a clean paper towel or cloth.  Whip up this simple stain...
If you notice your drains, be it in the kitchen or bathroom, aren’t working as well as they could be and emit an unpleasant odour,  it’s likely because there is a build up of grease, hair, decomposing food and other waste.  You want to break that stuff down and push it through...
If you are not a fan of bleach but desire that whitening and brightening magic, here’s something you can try.  Make your own solution to help whiten and brighten, disinfect and deodorize.  This is perfect for soaking items which are stained or yellowed; think socks, teeshirts, towels, tea towels, etc....
If you love the idea of hand sanitizer but want to make your own, try this gentle and moisturizing (and great smelling) solution.  Store in a squeeze bottle and keep in your purse, car, diaper bag or wherever you think you’ll need it! 2/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol (at least...
Here are some fantastic cleaning hacks that not only save you time but also help you keep more money in your wallet. I know cleaning can be a drag, and we're all trying to be more budget-conscious, especially during these challenging times. So, I've put together this video to...
Vinegar is often hailed as a cleaning miracle worker. It's an inexpensive and readily available household item that many people swear by for its cleaning properties. But before you jump on the vinegar bandwagon and think it can clean absolutely everything as some online sources suggest, let's decipher the...
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In this video, cleaning expert Melissa Maker shares everything you need to know about cleaning your jewelry (or even your jewellery) Ever wonder how to get the sparkle back in your diamonds? Want to learn a quick and easy way to shine your silver? A special gold piece that...