The Best DIY Cleaner

[@xmissprissyx3580]

DIY VINEGAR MIX 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1 Tsp dish soap DIY ALCOHOL MIX 1 Cup water 1 Cup 70% isopropyl alcohol 1 Tsp of dish soap For the ‘I’ll copy and paste that in my notes for later’ peeps like myself:)

[@nozee77]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much!!!! Really appreciate that!! 🙏

[@infiniteone11]

White Vinegar has 5% Acidity for those non US based who were wondering like me

[@Harlow_Khmer]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤

[@TrinityTalks]

Also these are great natural weed killers too!

[@karacrawford7393]

For smelly fabric consider a spray of vodka…professional dance costume company trick for combatting odor between performances

[@amyahdocq8835]

I do exactly those products for many, many years now... the only difference is that I put essential oils in it. I love the lemon and spruce ones... leave the things shiny and more disinfected with the lemon and sooo good smelling with the spruce one. Now, just one thing to add... is that vinegar IS a disinfectant and kills loads on viruses and bacterias. A trick also... isopropyl/water and essential oils (like eucalyptus, thyme, lemon, orange, etc..) in a small spray bottle is making a very nice house deodorant spray which also "purify" the air... very good when somebody in the house have a flu... help to limit the contamination.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Yes and the alcohol and water don't leave the residue on fabric like febreeze and fabric softener mixes

[@accidrainn]

I've made my own for a while now .. 1 -3 Sprays of Dawn Powerwash Half water Half vinegar In whatever size bottle you have 😂 I love your videos 😍

[@te7270]

Thanks for the cleaner recipes! These are wonderful suggestions for 90% of modern houses. Ammonia is a most powerful degreaser. Back in the day when we really did wax our kitchen floors, ammonia was the only thing that got the old yellowed wax up. if there's a thick black greasy muck on your kitchen cabinets, either straight ammonia or a mix containing ammonia gets it off. if its a very, very old house with blackened layers of hand oils on old banisters, knobs, doors, or anywhere, ammonia gets it up. When the filth is layered and thick, the ammonia isn't even reaching the woodwork until layers are cleaned off. [ammonia is drying, but with woodwork glycerin and a spray of water heals it - plus then the appropriate wax for protection - there are many wood-healing recipes out there] Ammonia in the washer is great for getting skin flakes, body oils, and perspiration out, especially with today's lousy detergents and cold water washes. Many cleaning shows focus on clean suburban houses with drywall and easily cleaned counters, baseboards and such. So yea, light cleaners are sufficient. But rural living in old farmhouses is a very different cleaning challenge...!! mouse poop, drafts bearing dust, oil furnaces that create grime and sticky surfaces, crumbling rock and mortar walls, oh man.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

So right! Grew up in a 1780s stone house my mom still lives in. Ammonia is the only thing that could deal with sigler oil stove gunk. Original pine floors that have been polyurethaned, then buffed with Johnson's paste wax. Every year I still strip old wax, reapply and buff floors for my mom. Polyurethane protects the floors but it still scratches. It's a ton of work to redo poly, so the wax protects it. Much rather have wax scratches lol.

[@te7270]

@@tracyjohnson5023 oh yea, for old wood floors Johnson’s is the only way to go! Yep, hands and knees and an ole’ cotton rag. Hard work😑

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I think I just discovered ammonia, I’m in love with zep foaming wall cleaner and it smells just like ammonia (cat piss) lol but it works where nothing else has

[@flooferdoofer]

Great timing! Moving house in two weeks and was looking at reducing my cleaning supplies to general purpose solutions for more efficient cleaning time! Thanks for the explanations

[@CleanThatUp]

Congratulations on the new place!

[@flooferdoofer]

@@CleanThatUp Thanks! Got a lot of tips from your channel as well to get the old rental back to its best shape. New house we bought instead of rented, so a good moment to be more mindful of what we use to take care of it

[@EmanElrashidi]

You have no Idea how much you really help me with cleaning tips .... Big thanks 😎👏🏻💐

[@garlicgalore]

I've been using these since watching your channel and they do work great. Thanks for putting the info in one video that I can send to family🎉

[@TrinityTalks]

These are great natural weed killers too!

[@HB-pr2tq]

4:27 Something one should be aware of... "In this analysis, a 50% isopropyl alcohol solution kills Staphylococcus Aureus in less than 10 seconds (pg. 238), yet a 90% solution with a contact time of over two hours is ineffective." Also, when concentration is below 50%, disinfection usefulness drops dramatically. 70% IPA is most effective at disinfecting.

[@ajalicea1091]

Thank you for the FYI. Something I need to know, since I clean homes.

[@dianaorr4865]

They will save a ton of $$$

[@kathrynp7595]

Thanks for your great explanation, love your channel 👍🏼

[@CleanThatUp]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@baturaotara3064]

Vinegar does not stink.. it has its own beautiful smell and the smell also dissipates

[@eianlis]

I use vinegar as a fabric softener!

[@jcolley31b]

you use it on colors? do you put it in the fabric softener dispenser?

[@Aflo.621]

Same. It works amazing

[@Aflo.621]

​@@jcolley31bcorrect. I dilute with warm water

[@1whitecottagelife770]

@@jcolley31bon everything, and yes, I put it in the fabric softener dispenser

[@jcolley31b]

@@1whitecottagelife770 thanks

[@pocketminxuk112]

Have you ever watched the Japanese companies using KZbin that tackle abandoned rental homes and intensively cleaned?? They have an amazing own mix of degreaser..... would love to hear your thoughts and what's in it after watching I'm a new sub 🎉

[@CleanThatUp]

I have not! Definitely going to check that out, it sounds very interesting. Thanks for subscribing! 🙂

[@amyahdocq8835]

I saw them few times but I just wonder... do they give the recipe for their cleaner????

[@abbylynn8872]

I love the Asian cleaning channels as well.

[@fredalmonte9579]

I just subscribed now To this channel due to this video. It really works!

[@EverydayTips-official]

This video has significantly improved my cleaning routine. Timestamp 4:10 is the part I found especially helpful. Thank you so much for sharing these great tips!

[@Matilda_King]

What mix or products do you use to mop floors? We have three types of hard floors: linoleum, laminate, and some kind of stone tile in the bathroom. We use a specific spray for the laminate, but would love ideas for the linoleum and tile

[@shirleylewis3490]

Can you suggest anything for stainless steel (fridge and dishwasher). Thank you!

[@jcolley31b]

I have the black stainless samsung fridge and used sprayway on it last night and it shined it right up. It was pretty dirty from our kitchen remodel.

[@dinahsoar6982]

I make my own cleaners, just like these and they work great!!!

[@Ian-jh6mm]

I do the dish soap + water but don't add the isopropyl alcohol. In Australia, isopropyl is $1.67 usd per cup, which makes 2 cups of your mixture. At that point I could buy a multipurpose cleaner for $1.00 usd per 2 cups. Is it similar priced in the US for the isopropyl?

[@abbylynn8872]

Isopropyl alcohol 70% 16oz Dollar Tree. $1.25 Walmart. $2.08 Target. $2.79 Fred Meyer. $2.69 Walgreens. $2.79 Cvs. $2.99 Rite Aid. $2.19 Safeway. $2.99 5 Below. $2.25 Winn Dixie. $2.49 Prices vary across the country. It's still a better value to make your own spray over buying. Less ingredients vs many.

[@TT-zv1oh]

Great vid! Can we use these on shower tile?

[@micheller3251]

I'll try those recipies! I can't stand the strong smell of cleaning products and I really don't mind the smell of vinegar, I already use it to disinfect and dehodorize my thrashbins.

[@CleanThatUp]

I think you’ll like them! 🙂

[@LifeVabo]

Thank you! Can you please do a video on mops. I'm deciding if I should get a steam mop, use the microfibre mop or get an electric scrubber mop.

[@Eleahchris]

This video is just what I was looking for. Very clear and easy to do. Thank you for posting this video ❤👋.

[@xtina1610]

Thanks for the "could discolor," warning in there.

[@maxinesaltking7188]

Hey Brandon, with the homemade vinegar mix, how long is it shelf stable? Do you make it fresh each time and use it all up or can it be stored? I'm just wondering if bacteria will build up because of the water. Thanks Xx

[@mescellaneous]

huh? vinegar itself has water.

[@MamaJLW]

If you boil your water first, it will destroy any possible bacteria left after the treatment process. Vinegar was also used as an antibacterial agent back in the days of Florence Nightingale. If worst comes to worst, it’s cheap enough to dump it and make a new batch.

[@geelong21664]

Yay at least you tell people what you can’t use vinegar on.

[@talestoldinthedark]

Can u do a video on cleaning the top vent thing above stove. And the kitchen cupboards. Please.

[@michellesmith-goldberg5080]

How do you clean soap scum off a fabric shower curtain? Thanks! Love your videos! ❤❤❤

[@amyahdocq8835]

I put mine in the washing machine and it works great... even for the plastic one. I fill the machine as usual with my soap, agitate for few moments and stop the machine (I have a top loader), let soak for around 15 minutes and then do the normal wash with double rince... and voilà!!!! I don't do the dryer though but just out of the washing machine and back onto the poles.

[@ingrid2543]

Great stuff!

[@scovigirl07]

What do you recommend to use on hardwood floors?

[@sharonlatour6230]

Thank you !!!! Money saving too!!!

[@b1O15]

I used the green apple dawn soap, is that just as good?

[@vh8674]

I've been using them on the last few years.

[@SP-ql9xz]

Came at the right time❤thx

[@CleanThatUp]

Great to hear!

[@reggie2382]

Hello! New here, so forgive me if you’ve addressed this but, what are your thoughts on cleaning with Castile soap?

[@heatherjolly8389]

OMG I love the board games mug in the background!!!

[@CleanThatUp]

Huge board gamer here 😅

[@thebusybees2006]

Which one do you suggest for ceramic or porcelain shower tile ?

[@laurenskee2665]

I dont dilute my vinegar. I don't mind the smell of vinegar.

[@Manda698]

Thank you!! How do you clean and sanitize brooms?

[@CleanThatUp]

I would spray with the 70% alcohol and let sit and dry.

[@Manda698]

Thank you!!!!

[@ajalicea1091]

​@@CleanThatUp Thank you for the FYI

[@ameliabyrne3907]

Brilliant thank you 🙋‍♀️😁👍

[@CleanThatUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@HungryOctopus]

P.s. how do you remove the stickiness that remains on the wall when you've used sellotape to stick a picture to the wall? Thanks! 😊

[@joyajohnson2767]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@BloomfieldVideos]

Any tips on cleaning linen upholstery ? I have a linen upholstered bed that the puppies love to rub against and many linen dining chairs that get smudges.Thanks. I enjoy your channel.

[@DrAwesome6710]

Hey not sure if you ever solved this one, but if you make these mixes but sub the vinegar for hydrogen peroxide it should do wonders. I use that kind of spray to clean accidents from my cats and it's like magic.

[@DCRhythms]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@amyahdocq8835]

What about doing one with both the vinegar and the alcohol plus dish soap & water???

[@ajalicea1091]

Then you would not be able to use it on everything. Like he mentioned you cannot use it on granite or any natural stone.

[@bagery]

What would you recommend for refinished tubs?

[@ParkerRealtorJax]

Do you have to rinse the DIY vinegar mix?

[@smitainamdar9953]

What will I use safe degrease for chimney

[@cecilly59]

I just moved into a new home and some of the wooden kitchen cabinets are sticky/tacky to the touch around the stove (from grease no doubt). Suggestions for getting rid of this? Thanks. I love your videos…so helpful.

[@DrAwesome6710]

Hey there! I found a bucket of warm water with a little Dawn works great for this. Use a scrub daddy for any tough grease and grime, and use Brandon's three towel system to wash, rinse, and dry. Hope this helps!

[@ajalicea1091]

Also be very careful when cleaning those cabinets. Ran into an issue with cabinets with the same problem. Dawn and water would probably be the safest but be careful with using a scrubbing. It messed up a section that was inconspicuous. Showed to the homeowner. They said it was all right they knew that it had issues. So I will use a little prepared hot water with Dawn, no scrubby. So no more damage is done.

[@kzhemh]

Does it have to be Dawn soap? What makes Dawn so special?

[@HungryOctopus]

Hello! What is the best way to clean limescale deposits from glass? I'm referring to the glass shower door. It's so stubborn! Help! And the best way to remove really stubborn baked grime in the oven. I've tried a scouring pad (which worked to an extent), white vinegar and baking soda and grease remover. But i still have the hard baked on bits that won't come off! Love the channel and your enthusiasm!

[@ajalicea1091]

Add some extra Dawn. Not to much, you'll end up with a sudsey mess. Using his recipe for mixing, add about a fourth or even an eighth of a cup of the Dawn. I clean homes to make a little extra money. And this is basically what I use to get soap scum off of tubs and showers. I have even used it on the glass doors in the shower. Which to me was fantastic cuz it cut straight through the hard water stains along with the little bit of soap scum that was on the glass door.

[@Blaze23557]

Citric acid…

[@kuro.hitsuji]

Hi! Do you have any advice about cleaning glass stoves? Particularly like water deposit under the surface of the glass? The surface will be completely clean, but if I run my finger over the white spots under the surface, I feel slight resistance. I'm not sure how to explain, but it's not on the actual surface of the glass.

[@lidiyajohnson7460]

Brilliant !

[@lungaronald6958]

Can i use it to ckean my electronics like laptops speakers etc

[@AdelineDurie]

Do you recommend typical 5% vinegar or using the 30% vinegar?

[@kolorbynumber]

What percentage vinegar do you use, do you notice a difference between like 7% and 9%?

[@_Julie_Bee]

If you don't like vinegar, use citric acid powder. It's just as good and a little goes a long way!

[@lisas7595]

Will the vinegar cleaner help with hard water/calcium deposits in the shower? Thanks!

[@CleanThatUp]

Yes! The acidic qualities do a great job to break down hard water. If it’s really bad I might use cleaning vinegar instead of the white vinegar because it’s a bit stronger.

[@lisas7595]

@@CleanThatUp Thanks!! I will give it a try!

[@oldyogastudent]

What is the most effective way to get hard water stains off of granite countertops? You tell me what not to use (vinegar), but what is the solution?

[@lordmysticlaw1991]

Is there a reason why it should be Dawn dish soap, or would any dish soap work? 😊

[@mightymommom5888]

Use your favorite dish soap. I use gain.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Dawn is very powerful vs other brands

[@mariannemorris6872]

Great information!

[@CleanThatUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@carmaela2689]

I use plain isopropyl alcohol, a little water and a drop of dawn. When the alcohol evaporates, everything is deodorized. The alcohol evaporates so quickly and kills everything.

[@ygiles5]

What about hard wood floors

[@8magix8ball8]

Any issues if use 100% isopropyl alcohol instead of 70%? Due to availability.

[@willow9790]

Can you use the mix on unpainted wood furniture?

[@SoledadEtchemendy]

So, is the DIY alcohol mix safe on granite and wooden surfaces?

[@chesneyallen4244]

Does the dawn in the mixture not leave a residue on whatever you’re cleaning??? This is what I’m always afraid of so I’ve never tried it.

[@ajalicea1091]

Don't know if you received an answer yet. That is the reason why you do not overdo it with the Dawn dish detergent. I know there are some recipes that tell you a cup of water a cup of vinegar and a cup of Dawn dish detergent. That is way too much dish detergent. If need be, due to hard water and very bad soap scum, I would start with 1/16 of a cup. If it seems like you need a little more then go up to an eighth.

[@tdl2967]

Is 30% vinegar too strong? I picked up a gallon of vinegar at the hardware store and I wonder if it is too strong, the fumes are pretty intense. What strength do you use?

[@KZ-pt5qk]

I have 91% alcohol… how do I adjust this for the stronger alcohol?… would I still use 1 cup or less? Thanks!

[@narelleguthrie542]

Hi Brandon can I use either of your diy mixes for timber coffee tables or benches etc

[@Vyce611]

which one of these two mix can you use to clean the shower and get rid of mold? Thanks!

[@lorenaagullomachuca6131]

Would you recommend any of those for mirrors? (Sorry if any mistake English isn't my first language)

[@MarinaKirillovich]

Do we need to rinse off either of these solutions with water after using on furniture (table tops, counters, etc)?

[@Elif-rh7rf]

I asked but no answer

[@hollie611]

QUESTION husband cleaned my vanity mirror with a supposedly clean microfiber but it left what I can only assume is car wax residue on it. I don't want to damage the wood frame and counter with a harsh product. Do you have any suggestions please?

[@priscillanieto3322]

Doesn't vinegar cancel out the effects of the dish soap and leave it at a ph that is stripped and milky and not that effective for cleaning? Just curious!

[@arlo6345]

Can the alcohol mix be used on concrete countertops?

[@cast_ironcook6839]

Hey do you find microfiber flat mops over O cedar spin mops? I've seen you use flat ones and they seem fast and efficient but o cedars are all the rage right now

[@ajalicea1091]

They still are the rage

[@EtherealZaftig]

Would the alcohol version work on butcher block counter tops?

[@ajalicea1091]

I would love to have an answer to that one.

[@nozee77]

I am new to this channel, so I don't know wether or not you covered this already: Do you have a diy (or at least not so harsh to the environment) way to create a lotus effect on glass doors, windows, etc? The stuff made for cars does a decent job, but I don't like the ingredients nor the price tag. 😅

[@chicagorhtours]

Thank you very informative. I hadn't heard before that the vinegar/water/Dawn dish soap DIY mix was bad for cleaning wood floors. I was mixing the Vinegar/Water/Dawn with Murphy's soap. What about just in between? I like the look of your video. Can I ask what kind of camera, lighting and microphone you used? I have some things to say, I've done comedy, book reviews, Chicago history tours (I got fired a few times 20 best ever reviews, one bad review - always an older woman, corporate fires me). I 'd like to do some videos in my home, possible out and about. I don't want to use my personal Phone. I have a GoPro now but don't know how to use it.

[@Elif-rh7rf]

Do you rince? Thanks

[@mariannetandon1518]

Do you have a video for getting rust stain out of shower-bottom grout. My metal bottle-holder stained the grout in my shower tiled stall.

[@kathyedwards2612]

How do you clean engineered wood floors

[@barrymick5161]

Which one of those daily cleaners would you use to clean a daily on a glass top stove?

[@baturaotara3064]

Can you pls tell us how to clean a black top , sides,ctrim gas stove witj stainless steel trim. So difficu I t to clean and get to be shiny and clean. Thanks. Also, how to remove scratches off stainless steel on stove?

[@perettelear6603]

Would either mixture work on slight mold around shower ceiling? Or would the full strength cleaning vinegar work better for that? Thanks.

[@CleanThatUp]

I would probably go vinegar mix or cleaning vinegar if it’s really bad. 🙂

[@perettelear6603]

@@CleanThatUp - thank you for the reply! I appreciate it. I’ll try that.

[@maggiegregory8399]

What type of spray bottles do you use cuz the ones we had keep breaking if we add the dawn soap😢

[@wordivore]

Which one do you think will work better on the bottom of a plastic laundry basket with quite a lot of ground in dirt from a basement floor?

[@CleanThatUp]

I would probably use my vinegar mix for that!

[@amromesser]

I only have 91% isopropyl alcohol in my cabinet right now and would love to us it for the mixture! Would that work if I upped the amount of water?

[@CleanThatUp]

I would do 2 cups water if possible

[@moonshynegirl172]

Can I use my homemade citrus vinegar for this?

[@ajalicea1091]

I personally would not recommend it due to the fact fruit vinegars have a stickiness to them naturally.

[@Tootsieroll445]

But what kills the bacteria?

[@taxdad9729]

Do you have to heat the mixture in microwave? some say yes

[@ajalicea1091]

I never have and have had no problems over the years of doing it without heating

[@rodneyaijuka]

Hello Brandon, is there a way I can get in touch with you.

[@LayaTetai]

Don dish soap.❤

[@renemiermans7157]

I dont have 70% but 90% iso alcohol, would that work aswel?

[@Chris-de2qc]

It may stain or ruin certain surfaces.

[@pnkpanther509]

Can it be any brand dish soap?

[@DrAwesome6710]

Yes! Dawn is kinda the standard, but I use Palmolive and it works the exact same.

[@Uch123456]

Can anyone recommend an acid resistant spray bottle? The vinegar ate through the rubber seals on the spray that I was using

[@ajalicea1091]

DO NOT USE METAL SPRAY BOTTLES. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLES. I know some people who will reuse window cleaner bottles for this stuff.

[@SAMMYANTHA81]

What about dog urine in carpets? How do I get rid of odor and clean?

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Baking soda worked into carpet well let sit for 20-30 minutes then vacuum up. Vinegar/water solution sprayed on let sit a few minutes and blot up with micro fiber cloth. I do one or both of these things first then spray a mix of water and pet odor product onto carpet. Work it in with soft brush and suck it up with shop vac.

[@SAMMYANTHA81]

@@tracyjohnson5023 thank you

[@Joelgollapalli]

What's the % vinegar in your white vinegar