DIY cleaners Archives - Clean My Space Trusted Cleaning Advice Since 2009 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:01:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 196764485 What You CAN (and CANNOT) Clean with Vinegar! https://cleanmyspace.com/what-you-can-and-cannot-clean-with-vinegar/ https://cleanmyspace.com/what-you-can-and-cannot-clean-with-vinegar/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:44:45 +0000 https://cleanmyspace.com/?p=24015 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 truth from the myths. As a […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/what-you-can-and-cannot-clean-with-vinegar/feed/ 0 24015 7 Great Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide! https://cleanmyspace.com/7-cool-ways-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide/ https://cleanmyspace.com/7-cool-ways-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide/#comments Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:00:46 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=10966 You usually find hydrogen peroxide in the first aid aisle or in your first aid kit at home, but there are so many other uses for hydrogen peroxide around the home! From cleaning to removing stains hydrogen peroxide is the perfect addition to your DIY cleaning roster! Stain Remover Let’s start things off with the application that […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/7-cool-ways-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide/feed/ 21 10966 7 DIY Cleaners that Smell AMAZING! https://cleanmyspace.com/7-diy-cleaners-that-smell-amazing/ https://cleanmyspace.com/7-diy-cleaners-that-smell-amazing/#comments Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:48:02 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=13589 If you enjoy making your own cleaning products as much as I do, than you must like it a whole lot (cause I’m basically obsessed). Not only is it more cost effective to make your own, the products work incredibly well and of course, you can make them smell however you want – which is […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/7-diy-cleaners-that-smell-amazing/feed/ 8 13589 5 Safe, Natural DIY Cleaners! Replace Toxic Products In Your Home! https://cleanmyspace.com/5-safe-natural-diy-cleaners-replace-toxic-products-in-your-home/ https://cleanmyspace.com/5-safe-natural-diy-cleaners-replace-toxic-products-in-your-home/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2017 07:41:29 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=13034 Many of you comment about not wanting to use toxic cleaning products in your home. And for obvious reasons; they smell, are dangerous to have around the house, and the DIY alternatives are safer and in most cases, just as effective. Here are 5 of the very worst offenders for toxic cleaners and how to […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/5-safe-natural-diy-cleaners-replace-toxic-products-in-your-home/feed/ 17 13034 DIY Cleaning Products For Pennies https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-cleaning-products-for-pennies/ https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-cleaning-products-for-pennies/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:08:36 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7228 We know that cleaning isn’t always fun but making your own cleaners and saving money in the process definitely helps! I have put together 5 great cleaners that cost literally pennies to make and seconds to prepare. They are safe, effective and environmentally friendly…. what more could you ask for? All Purpose Cleaner This all […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-cleaning-products-for-pennies/feed/ 4 7228 DIY Linen Spray: Refresh Sheets and Improve Sleep! https://cleanmyspace.com/linen-spray/ https://cleanmyspace.com/linen-spray/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:11:12 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7147 I love DIY recipes and essential oils, so any DIY recipe that uses one of my favorite essential oil scents, lavender, is a win in my books. Today I’m going to teach you how to make the best DIY linen spray: DIY Lavender Linen Spray! I love linen spray because it makes your sheets feel […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/linen-spray/feed/ 13 7147 Grout Cleaner – Day 23 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/grout-cleaner/ https://cleanmyspace.com/grout-cleaner/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:58:52 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7083 Grout can look grotty; dirty and discoloured.  Grout is porous and as we walk over it, splash dirty water onto it and scrub it to ‘clean’, we actually push dirt into the tiny pores.  To help bubble the dirt up to the surface and restore the natural colour of the grout (which may really surprise you) we’ll use baking […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/grout-cleaner/feed/ 5 7083 DIY Bleach ( Chlorine-Free ) – Day 14 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-bleach/ https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-bleach/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:46:32 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7157 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.  This solution will not keep, so […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/diy-bleach/feed/ 2 7157 Laminate Floor Cleaner – Day 9 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/laminate-floor-cleaner/ https://cleanmyspace.com/laminate-floor-cleaner/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2015 15:00:17 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7086 Laminate floors oftentimes look streaky and hazy after being cleaned…which shouldn’t be the case after all your effort! Whip up this miracle laminate floor cleaner and use in a spray bottle with a flat head microfiber mop to get rid of those streaks for good. 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white vinegar  1/2 cup rubbing […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/laminate-floor-cleaner/feed/ 8 7086 Wood Furniture Polish – Day 8 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/wood-furniture-polish/ https://cleanmyspace.com/wood-furniture-polish/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:00:32 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7093 Shining your varnished wood furniture is not something you need to do all the time, but it will help to bring out the sheen of the varnish and provide one consistent look to your surfaces when you notice them looking dull or uneven.  Rather than purchasing a commercial one, making your own is easy and works […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/wood-furniture-polish/feed/ 6 7093 Everyday Countertop Cleaner – Day 7 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/everyday-countertop-cleaner/ https://cleanmyspace.com/everyday-countertop-cleaner/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:00:17 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7091 Having a little bottle of something to clean up daily spills and crumbs on the kitchen and bathroom counter makes on-the-go cleaning a cinch.  Keep a bottle of this handy along with a clean microfiber cloth for those quick in-between cleans.  It’s great to get in to a daily habit of wiping up the counters […]

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]]> https://cleanmyspace.com/everyday-countertop-cleaner/feed/ 6 7091 Room Refresher Spray – Day 6 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners https://cleanmyspace.com/room-refresher-spray/ https://cleanmyspace.com/room-refresher-spray/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:00:28 +0000 https://cmscom.wpengine.com/?p=7088 A nice smelling room – who doesn’t want that?  There’s an easy recipe which takes a bit of planning, but boy oh boy is it ever worth it.  The infusion of citrus and herbs leaves any space smelling absolutely fresh, clean and delightful.  Mist this on soft surfaces to freshen up any room and just breathe in […]

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