Easy DIY Cleaners That You Can Make At Home!

[@christineclarke1653]

The best cleaning advice I have ever learnt from you is "letting it sit." Honestly, that has saved me so much frustration and cash! I use a variation of your cleaning spray too, so thank you very much for giving me the tools for a clean home, in much less time and easy on the pocket xx

[@HomeHealthandEverythingElse]

Hi Melissa, I have a dryer hack. If your garments come out wrinkly, or you need to quickly remove some wrinkles from an item, throw an ice cube in with the clothes and turn the dryer on for a few minutes, then remove the item(s) immediately and hang up. There may (or may not) be a little bit of wet spots but they will dry quickly and your garment will be virtually wrinkle free.

[@monicatomaras1921]

If you throw in a damp cloth, will do the same thing without wet spots

[@mountaingalatheart]

Ever since you talked about Biokleen Bac-Out it has been a must have in my home, thank you so much for your informative vids!👍

[@singit3630]

🙋‍♀️ Same!

[@hollz137]

True true! I also love Angry Orange & Rocco & Roxie!

[@andreawallenberger2668]

Same!

[@sardineRN]

The all purpose cleaner is amazing! It's my go-to cleaner and tea tree oil is just the right hint of clean scent that doesn't give me a migraine. I had to make a second bottle of the AP cleaner for the garage because I got tired of hunting it down when I needed it 😁

[@Veena2-zq7qv]

Thank you so much I watched your video today only and made all the sprays I could 🙏

[@kevinalthage1238]

For me Bar Keeper Friend! It is hard to beat! Great info here.

[@rdmckeever7645]

Barkeeper's Friend, Dawn, & Washing Soda are the must-have store items for me...

[@1Lightdancer]

I love your DIY cleaners - and borax is one of my favorites. I mix 2 Tbsp borax with a cup of baking soda, and keep it by the tub to add to Epsom salt baths - is also great as a cleaner - I sprinkle some in the toilet bowl about weekly. I use eco laundry strips, and love them! I'm trying a bar of dish soap when my new house is finished (soon, I hope!!) But keep liquid on hand. I mix several Tbsp borax with 15 oz hot water to dissolve, then pour about 1/4 cup in the laundry dispenser most loads. I also got a set of natural wool dryer balls that I use regularly.

[@ap3008]

I am trying to switch to products that are better for me and better for the environment because I am struggling with infertility and I am trying to switch to more natural products to see if they help…So I made some changes like buying perfume free products, including dish soap that it’s perfume free. I started using essential oils instead of perfume for the house. I use natural soap as a body wash instead of general shower gel . And I started using more DYI home cleaning products so thank you for this video.

[@brendarose3941]

After years of cleaning my glass top tables with paper towel and leaving tons of lint, which returns shortly . I tried yours and holy cow. My furniture looks great! Thanks so much!

[@angelaromo224]

Thanks for all the DIY cleaners.

[@carolynchristy]

WD-40 is my friend when I want to make things shine. My apartment was totally gutted and remodeled 5 years ago and builder's grade everything was used. It's lovely and I appreciate having a nice place to live but I have to be careful what I use to clean with. I use the homemade mixtures for the everyday cleaning. But when I need to spiffy things up I will use the WD-40 on my appliances, fixtures, sink, anywhere I want to make it look new. The landlord does a walk-through twice a year and she says I have the cleanest apt. Thanks, Melissa for making me look good!

[@kathyirvine6719]

I love the first one water and dish soap we labeled it Old Reliable with a picture of the dog off of Lady and the Tramp. My favorite product on the market is Pink and I always have the barkeepers friend. We use all the homemade products you have suggested to make they are the very BEST! Thank You! ❤❤❤

[@lawra89]

Bon Ami. It's very similar the Bar Keepers Friend.

[@kristalhumphreys4621]

Clorox is my die hard favorite cleaner that I add to many of my household cleaners especially in the bathroom ❤

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I’ve used your recipes for years, it’s in my “love” KZbin list, easy, non toxic, gentle on all surfaces, and cheap. I have one harsher cleaner for occasional use on tough grease. And your cloths are just amazing! Thank you 😁

[@cleanmyspace]

50 DIY Cleaning Recipes: cleanmyspace.com/product/50-diy-cleaning-product-recipes

[@hollz137]

Some of my staples are Gain power wash (mostly bc of the smell), Rocco & Roxie enzymatic! Thanks as always Melissa! Loving the minis I bought on yr site. I feel like I can control them a lot easier than 12x12 microfibers.

[@pamelaquander8485]

I've been using Kaboom bathroom cleaner every time I make my grocery list. and pine sol cleaner too.❤ this is soooo easy and I just finished watching your video. you're home is gorgeous. Thanks so much. 😊😊😊

[@childofTheMostHigh4217]

Love your diy bathroom tub and tile cleaner with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, dish soap and few drops essential oil. Also, thanks for your honesty and transparency!❤

[@aaronaaron1181]

Hey Beautiful

[@carolscott-kracer1966]

What recipe is that one for?

[@resigningstars]

@@carolscott-kracer1966diy bathroom/shower tub cleaner

[@RykaStar]

Fine….. I guess I’ll go clean something haha.

[@alanasweet4465]

😂

[@b.c.9358]

I use these as cleaning inspo

[@MichelleNagir]

Lol

[@pamwood3956]

😅

[@pamwood3956]

​@@b.c.9358me too!!

[@mariebarger8631]

Dawn dish soap and fabuloso for me.

[@Shazzzz807]

I have used your recipe for the stone cleaner and the baking soda and dish soap recipe to clean my bathrooms

[@aaronaaron1181]

Hey Beautiful

[@darniataylor7749]

The solution with the alcohol is basically the same as the Dawn PowerWash diy spray minus the essential oil. Just put it in your empty SprayWash bottle.

[@annsmith9196]

Love these ideas and recipes. I noticed the water pitcher you used on the tub, you must be in Canada! That's a milk bag pitcher. 🇨🇦 🍁

[@janellelee3448]

I bought the house recently so moving to there soon so I searched for how to clean properly for the whole house. I am so happy that I found your channel. I love all your recipes for cleaning spray. Does the DIY spray have expired? How long will it last? Also suggest me how to clean unpainted inside kitchen cabinets and drawers. I will appreciate if you have time to answer. Thank you

[@peggyrooney7557]

Great job 👍 and my favorite product to buy is Vinegar and Borax.

[@peggyrooney7557]

@Vivian Swim okay, I really do understand.

[@helenabobena]

I love the Biokleen Bac Out you suggested for pet and toilet stuff, I can’t live without Dr. Bronners Sal Suds for my all around concentrated soap (I add it to homemade all purpose spray, use it in the toilet bowl scrub recipe, dilute it for dishes… etc.). Last but not least - Bar Keepers Friend!!

[@FF-pn7fx]

Love Love Love! Thank you for sharing!

[@justyna.1979]

Sal suds, oxi clean and "All" baby laundry detergent :-) Love and tried almost all your DIY recipes!

[@gardeninginthedesert]

Washing up liquid. I use Fairy, I think it's the British equivalent of Dawn. For a long time I used bar soap to wash dishes (not hand bar soap) but when I went back to ferry it made washing the dishes so much easier. I can also be used to make other cleaning products around the home so it's multi-use and probably the product I use more than any other in my home.

[@kymberlydawn1445]

I clean airbnbs and I discovered a set of cleaning cloths for windows and glass where you only use water! They have litteraly saved me soooo much money for less than $20. Microfiber wholesale window and glass cleaning cloths.

[@Kaaybrat]

Barkeepers friend is my diehard. I’d love to see a video on how to use it!

[@davidfriedman1888]

Cold pressed orange oil concentrate. Dilluted in water in spray bottle from 1 oz per quart (general purpose) to 6 oz per quart (heavy degreasing).

[@betzy7514]

I still use those Earth laundry strips or Tide for laundry and love Method Daily Granite on my counters. But I do use your basic cleaner recipe with the rubbing alcohol on lots of things! I have a window cleaner recipe that contains vinegar, distilled water and a small amount of cornstarch and I LOVE it, especially with a squeegee!

[@ericafey8958]

Could you make a video about what cleaning you could do before you go on holiday? For example I remove the bedsheets before I go on vacation so it can air out while I'm gone, but I was wondering if there were other things like that that I'm missing.

[@aaronaaron1181]

Hey beautiful

[@Susan-pg7yc]

What is a flat weave cloth? Thanks for all your diy hacks!

[@RetroCity87]

I too would like to know that. The video doesn't show Melissa's cloth in enough detail to figure it out.

[@larrissakingston476]

the pink is my go to always

[@PRAELIA_6]

Ill always buy store bought dishwasher tablets & rinse aid. I haven't found a DIY product that I like as much!

[@jobond3317]

I checked white vinegar which you use in cooking etc to cleaning vinegar which is a little stronger but according to chemists that does not make any difference. I am going to litmus paper and check pH. This is why I find using just water in many cases works well for me

[@ILikeBigCatsAndICannotLie]

I have hard water which may be the reason commercial products work better in the tub. I use dish soap plus Scrubbing bubbles (vs vinegar) to clean my tub/shower. Dish soap makes the cleaning go much faster than the product alone.

[@DewiiAljoe]

Amazing div products i cant wait till i start making my own

[@barbaracorbett8234]

The die-hard cleaning products that I buy are Bar Keeper's Friend and Tide for laundry.

[@Heidi-Beth]

I really like the Lysol foam all purpose cleaner. Does a really good job at leaving no streaks..especially on flat top stoves and all faucets.

[@pakistanibachapartyvlog5810]

Your 🏠 is neat and clean

[@monicakostak9841]

Clorox bleach -still my fave to use in cleaning cutting boards and will spray in the bathrooms

[@barrymick5161]

What DIY product would be used on glass top stove?

[@kristalhumphreys4621]

Wonderful to know! I’m making a few DIY cleaners today ❤

[@chicagorhtours]

I like Murphy's Soap for all wood floors, furniture.

[@Chicharrera.]

Here in Australia I buy "Jiff". It's a creme cleanser, useful for grime and soap scum. Also Borax, to soak my cloth wipes (old cloth nappies now used as wipes), kitchen rags, excercise towels, and underwear. Everything else I make from scratch.

[@elizabethburberry9417]

We have Jiff in New Zealand also. It's something I've always used but I feel they changed the recipe a couple of years ago. It's not as good as it used to be. It's not as thick and creamy as it was. More like it's cheaper alternatives now.

[@nenaa.8166]

Hello Melissa, Thank you for sharing your expertise on housekeeping. I will not share my age but simply say I’m a grandmother learning so much. Over a year ago I signed up for your class starting a cleaning business. Lost track with Life and Covid, would I be able to access the course?

[@lisamitchell4575]

I like your spray bottles where can I get them.

[@deborahderden4860]

You can wip up laundry detergent. It is cheap and easy to make the powder. We have done it for years and won’t go back to commercial laundry detergent.

[@tiffanyb.7596]

Love when we know EXACTLY what’s in our cleaning products since it’s on our hands. The Impressive-looking overpriced products have some scary ingredients. I mostly stick to environmentally safe products. Thank you! 😊🦋

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Tiffany!

[@dimitrav9353]

You can absolutely make your own laundry detergent using equal amounts of marseille soap and baking soda and adding 15 - 20 drops of lemon essential oil.It cleans the clothes perfectly,even darker ones.For fabric softener I recently switched to white vinegar (again adding essential oil,usually lavender).It leaves the clothes really soft and delicately smelling!

[@AChickandaDuck]

Over time, using soap instead of detergent will build up on clothes and the machine. Often it voids your machine’s warranty too. Just a heads up.

[@InmyWorld_Marcia]

WOW this is fantastic, going to try some of these these. Thanks Woolite Laundry detergent for black and white clothes.

[@cchapp143]

What do you think of homemade laundry detergent? My family makes it in huge batches and it lasts us well over 6 months! I enjoy the sustainability of it but what do you think of the ingredients?

[@sarahkirbach5040]

I’m with you on the bar keeper’s friend, and dish soap - also use Castile soap & Castile bar soap 👍🏻

[@Hawaiigirl128]

Hi I love all of your videos with tips and your expertise 😍 your video on cleaning and I saw you use a handheld steamer that plugged in could you link that below please or let me know which one it is thanks so much Tammy 🌺

[@niki1736]

I am new here & use some of these already and they are great thanks 💥💥

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Thanks for these DIYs.

[@pakistanibachapartyvlog5810]

I am first from Pakistan your vlog are informative

[@user-qr2lg5ib9g]

Have you ever used newspaper ro clean the mirrors? Just turned my hands black!!lmao MY FAVORITE CLEANING/FRESHENING HACK WOULD BE 3/4BOTTLE HOT WATER AND LIKEN1-2 CAPS OF UNSTOPPABLEs....I spray it on EVERYTHING THAT IS FABRIC. makes the house smell soooook good.

[@beckyseebach3029]

Love this video! I’m using your recipe for the stone cleaner as my all purpose cleaner and WOW! Gonna try your soap scum buster next. This is all making me want to clean! (Wait - what??) 😄

[@STURDYSTANCE]

thank you

[@MazyGillisPh.D]

Can I use Bar Keepers Friend on glass?

[@Heidi-Beth]

Thanks!

[@vernabryant2894]

Good information.

[@lucerohoward5649]

Like all of this and have been using your all purpose cleaner, really work well; thank you Melissa and have a beautiful night. 🙂🙃😉

[@jodysees19]

I still buy Comet cleaner for touch back side of pans or really grimmy sinks!

[@bassetto1603]

Baking soda with vinegar works the same:)

[@5rgyyuyrgg]

My die hard store bought product is, Dawn Ultra Gentle Clean dishwashing liquid

[@bridgettsharp9285]

HOW DO YOU TAKE OUT THE SCRATCHES ON STAIINLESS STEEL SINKS?

[@taniameenowa9160]

The Clean my Space general purpose cleaner recipe is great, you can whip up 1 spray bottle and it will clean your whole house and I tend to do this when I don't always want to use branded cleaning products.In answer to your question, Bar Keepers Friend and Thieves oil are must have products.

[@jobond3317]

I'm with you on laundry detergent will buy that. But but will research which is best for me. But I have a problem. I think I would like a new Miele washing machine. The one with duo dose but I don't want water softener or even brighter But but again I know overuse of detergent causes problems so a machine that puts in the right amount at the right time sounds good. I will just have to understand what their products do and what's in their mix

[@sonyamanhouei]

Yea,definitely laundry detergent and dawn dish soap always,Lysol bathroom cleaner. I think that’s all I always buy,.

[@jrcgjhughes]

If I remember right you had a DIY Disinfectant / all purpose cleaner to clean the toilet in one of you many but super diy cleaner videos. Do you remember which one or do you remember the recipe? Thanks I have learn so much from you and you helped me so much because the diy cleaner usually always clean better for me than the store bought.

[@aldakendall4921]

I love your recipes and have been using them for years. Laundry detergent

[@stephenleblanc4677]

Wonderful

[@elsafischer3247]

THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@jariqueen]

This is what I do lol less chemicals and gets the job done just fine

[@christinarobinson7608]

Where did you get your shirt from? I love it!

[@weirdo_wolfie]

I can't live without The Pink Stuff. If you're at your wits end with homemade cleaners, then The Pink Stuff will take care of the rest. It's a great abrasive, smells great, and lasts forever. It can be used on virtually everything, and in my personal experience of being a professional cleaner, it's nice to know the pros use it too 🙂

[@immasher2139]

I've been seeing Pink Stuff on comments. What is it? Never heard of it.

[@weirdo_wolfie]

@@immasher2139 it's an all-purpose stain remover/detergent/abrasive paste. It's easy on surfaces but tough on stains. I just scoop it out of the tub with a microfiber cloth and go directly to the surface. The only surfaces to avoid are stainless steel and glass.

[@immasher2139]

@@weirdo_wolfie where can I find it?

[@weirdo_wolfie]

@@immasher2139 not sure what part of the world you're in, but Wal-Mart and Amazon carry it

[@immasher2139]

@@weirdo_wolfie Thank you!

[@eespinosa64]

Great ideas! What do you recommend for re-sending granite countertops?

[@tutonelylesnaranjo6311]

Hi Melissa - can you suggest the best way to clean a glass stove top that will remove all the extra residue that is left after cooking. Also how to remove candle wax from a glass. Appreciate all your remedy advice on your channel and thanks so much.

[@kristychavez2149]

What laundry detergent do you use/like?

[@vernabryant2894]

Mold and mildew cleaner that I use is Clorox spray with bleach for my grout around the bathtub.

[@emmasethiopiankitchen]

Great DIYs! Thank you 🙏❤️

[@GiovannaGramuglia]

Do you use a wet cloth or dry when cleaning countertops?

[@leslieevans2406]

Thanks a ton 😃👍

[@alanasweet4465]

I have a question, Melissa. And i apologize if this was already mentioned in other videos. What is the best cleaning solution for fake hardwood floors? I am currently using liquid Lysol followed by steam cleaner, but it's been so hot, all windows are shut and Lysol fumes are hard on us all (reactive airway). Thank you! Love your channel!

[@cathylouden9529]

Do not use steam on fake hardwood floors. It will destroy it. Use Melissa's general cleaner, vinegar, dish soap, and water.

[@bernesageorge]

I need a diy stainless steel cleaner thanks

[@katestinson9222]

I would really like a video on tasks for kids and how to help teach them to clean. We are working on teaching our son to pick up toys.

[@joycemitchell2092]

I have to have Comet for toilets. And Tide for laundry. 😁

[@danielamazza1063]

What are the best essential oils to use

[@martinabr6114]

2:55 alternatives to borax?

[@Lizzy43645]

Power paste and Sprayway!

[@jobond3317]

I used to use newspaper to wipe glass. Always found it gave me a streak-free shiny finish. Don't why so will have to research that. But once the newspaper was easy to get and after reading then cleaning it started the fire

[@kathleendix9576]

You amaze me that you hate cleaning and yet make a living off of it! ;-)

[@gailholotuk7101]

Where did you get that purple spray bottle that you like and has lasted a long time?

[@My_Mind_Speaks_Vlog]

The first one, with the dish soap I like the idea of it but when I go to wipe down my desk or something it foams up and I want a cleaner that doesn't foam. Any recommendations?