This is why cornstarch works in glass cleaner 😊 On a microscopic level, glass is not perfectly smooth. When you spray water on it, the water molecules get caught in the pits on the glass surface. Water also clings to itself through hydrogen bonding - the hydrogen atoms from two molecules cling together. Water stuck in the glass + water stuck to more water = streaking. Cornstarch (or dish soap or oil-even a couple drops of essential oil) disrupts the hydrogen bonding, thus preventing streaks!
As a custodian worker in some dorms where girls typically stay 3-12 weeks, we used rubbing alcohol and water to clean the bathroom mirrors. We found that regular mirror cleaner was leaving streaks and we found that there was so much build-up of chemicals that it made it streak worse. The homemade cleaner was able to remove the build up and the mirrors looked awesome. :D
FYI: I don't know if someone commented this: once I've been told that when we use peroxyde in a cleaning solution, it has to be in an opaque container. Peroxyde looses it's properties when exposed to light. I hope this can help someone!
Did a cost analysis of these! (I am a financial representative- it's a job hazard XD) Prices based on Amazon Pantry prices. Window cleaner- $0.135/oz vs Windex at $0.14Detergent- $0.056/load vs Tide $0.50/ load! 1/10 OF THE PRICE! Multi-purpose- $0.05- $0.10/oz vs Ajax $0.384/oz! 1/7-1/4 the price depending on if you use EO! Disinfectant- $0.148/oz va Lysol $0.45/oz! 1/3 of the price! So worth it to make your own!
Comparing liquid MP spray (fl oz) to powder Ajax (net wt oz) does not jive. Here's a more apples-to-apples comparison of Multi-Purpose Sprays: 5.0¢/oz = DIY 8.8¢/oz = Trader Joe's 34oz US$2.99 10.0¢/oz = DIY with Essential Oils 14.0¢/oz = Clorox Free & Clear 32oz US$4.49 15.3¢/oz = 7th Generation 26oz US$3.99 17.3¢/oz = 7th Generation Free & Clear 23oz US$3.99 The last 3 are online prices at Target. In my experience, I often see prices on Amazon being much higher than store websites or the manufacturer direct.
Comparing liquid DIY germ reducing spray (fl oz) to aerosol Lysol (net wt oz) also does not jive. There are liquid non-aerosol anti-bacterial sprays, but I haven't done an analysis of them. Comparison of aerosol disinfectant sprays (in USA) 15.7¢/oz = store brand at Target 19oz $2.99 16.0¢/oz = store brand at Dollar General 12.5oz $2 16.7¢/oz = store brand at Dollar Tree 6oz $1 22.8¢/oz = Lysol at Costco 19oz 4-pack $17.32 30.5¢/oz = Lysol at Target 19oz $5.79 39.5¢/oz = 7th Generation at Target 13.9oz $5.49 45.0¢/oz = Lysol on Amazon per Doodle Dabble This is an example that Amazon has much higher prices!!
I make a cleaner 1-1.5oz. of lemon scented ammonia with 26oz. of water Cost about $0.015 to $0.023 an oz. 409 $0.093 oz. 409 has 0.3% ammonia mine 3.5%-5.3%
Love all of these! A quick correction though - you didn't use rubbing alcohol, you used isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is the green one that has wintergreen oil and was used quite a bit in the early 20th century for easing muscle soreness in athletes. It is commonly found in stores at 70% concentration. To me, it smells amazing! Also, the IPA (isopropyl alcohol) you used was 50% (and 50% water), and that's important because there all many different concentrations out there, and depending on the use, you want more water or less. For example, we have 99% in our house for diluting down to 70% and making a COVID-19 killing spray...having the 30% water allows the IPA a slower evaporation which means more time in contact with potential viral cooties to kill them. I could just dilute it further (to 50%) for the recipe you showed here. There are many uses for 99% IPA, like electronics, laboratory devices, etc where you want a sure disinfection and a quick dry (evaporation). We have a marketing company, and one of our clients makes cleanroom supplies... had to learn about all the alcohols, their attributes, and their uses (methanol, ethanol, IPA, sugar alcohols, and a ton more), so now I have a ton of knowledge. :)
loved the entire video but my all time favorite part was the ending where you gave a shopping list I didn't have to go back and replay it GREAT VIDEO THANKS
As a mom with one foot on the crunchy side of things - I can see you coming over to the crunchy side - Also they sell flax seed already ground and when added to peanut butter, oats, a few chocolate chips you have a great snack that you can roll into balls and freeze. See...it's not that different on the "semi-crunchy" side. Thanks for the labels!
Just FYI , you can often find borax in your grocery store, in the laundry aisle. Also, anything with peroxide needs to be in an opaque container to maintain its cleaning properties.
Readers, please do research on using borax. It is not safe for boys. Replace it with washing soda. Also be careful when using essential oils in the dryer, it can cause a fire. To answer a question below, yes, essential oils will damage plastic bottles over time. It makes you think how safe are they?
per Cas' response to another comment: she "did a lot of research about Borax. While it is often confused with Boric Acid, it is not toxic and it unfortunately banned from the UK due to soil soil contamination issues. Large amounts of Borax were used as an natural insecticide, but some studies suggest it may leach into the soil and then into the food."
I have been making my own laundry detergent, and for around $30 I am able to make enough for 300 loads which is enough for an entire year... Try adding Zote soap in with your mix, you just grate the bar of soap with an old style cheese grater!! All about using natural cleaning products right now!! Love your video!
2 bars of pink zote soap finely grated, one big box of borox, one big box of arm and hammer washing soda, 1/2 big box of baking soda(all this you can find at Walmart), 2 containers of oxy clean (I use dollar tree brand) 2 containers of unstoppables scent boosters (dollar store) and one bottle of the crystal scent boosters (family dollar).. mix all this in a bag and toss til mixed and then pour in a glass container or a sealed detergent container.. This stuff smells amazing!! And actually gets you clothes clean, whites white and colors bright... You will want to use rinse with this.. I only use 2 of the small scoops (the one that came out of the oxy clean) But it only takes a couple tablespoons for really soiled laundry... For homemade rinse, I use a bottle of cheap conditioner of my choosing, 1 cup of white vinegar and 3-4 cups of water, and I use my old rinse bottle to store it in... The laundry soap is HE safe for high effiency washers!
Most of the recipes on youtube are really just scent boosters, but when you have one with arm and hammer washing soda you know you can get your clothes clean as well... For baby laundry for those babies that may have sensitive skin use 1/2 the borox... I use the whole box and no problems with my children, so its safe..
So far I started with the glass cleaner. Yes I was crazy and purchased glass dining room table. I LOVE LOVE LIVE IT!!!! Thank you so much!!! All purpose will be my next project.
Hi ClutterBug, I absolutely love your versions of cleaning products. This is my very first time making any DIY cleaning products and I love them especially the glass cleaner. Thank you so much for sharing. Your video really inspired me to try making my own products and I love it.
to be honest, I only looked this up because we don't have cleaning products in our house and I wanted to clean (I know what your thinking) and as soon as I saw the beginning I was about to turn it off but thank you so much for that I only had to watch one video :)
When you have nothing Vinegar and water cleans. Add it to a large bowl if you have no sprayer and use an old rag and keep refreshing it. Bleach and water disinfects they said that on The Drs.
A lot of soaps or shampoos(conditioning stuff is the possible exception. Laundry detergent also is too slippery.) can be used in a pinch. I remember someone saying soap is soap.
Can the multi purpose cleaner be used on floors? Laminate wood floor or kitchen floor? If not, what else would you suggest? Thank you! I LOVED the glass and disinfectant cleaners! They work!!!
Girrrrl! I thought...This is NOT Real! And then it flipped......I laughed sooo hard. You had me! Love the recipes. I'm new to the DIY cleansers so, I started experimenting with a few recipes. I will be trying your multi-purpose and glass cleaner recipe. I will start with those two and work my way until I can replace all of my store bought cleansers. Thanks sweetie for the video and the laugh:))) Smooches!
I started making soap (even bath soap) because my eldest granddaughter has sensitive skin and "special" commercial soaps are EXPENSIVE ... I now make all my own cleaners (except Dawn Dish Detergent .. Nothing beats that stuff in my opinion) ... It's so much cheaper and honestly .. since I'm a stay-home grandma .. I have the time.. Great video, recipes and tutorial !! Thanks for sharing!
I'm totally making the laundry detergent! I did the math and if I buy all the supplies in bulk (minus borax) it will only cost me $5.57 per batch!! That's amazing and I'm super excited now. Thank you so much, you're saving us a lot of money :P
These recipes are fantastic, the one I'm currently using, the 'Multi-Purpose Cleaner' Works amazing! I replaced the borax with salt, and it still works. Some people have their nose bleed while their sleeping, the first time I used it; it wonderfully got rid of blood and didn't affect the colour. Especially when you're moving to a new place you can use the tile cleaner to clean the bathroom and feel more comfortable.
I loved everything about this video!!! I am going to not only make these for my self, but also my mother and two sisters!! Keep up the great work, you are so down to earth and that's one of the qualities I love about you!
I love this! Regular cleaners make me sick. I've been using Method and other "natural" cleaners, but they aren't always effective and they still have quite a few chemicals. I will be making these. Thanks so much for sharing!
I find that baking soda is offten cheeper at the grocery store where I live. Maybe its not everywhere but you may want to double check. I cant wait to try these recipes thanks so much!
Thank you so much :) I needed a better recipe for homemade stuff because the ones I have tried, especially the detergent was awful, so I'm excited to try them and make them today.
Marvelous , I will try it! Tired of spending a tiny fortune on cleaners when I can spend it I something ELSE! I personally no longer buy eye glass cleaner. I use 50/50 vinegar & alcohol in a small spray bottle. Works great but smells worse after a week or so, lol
Since peroxide breaks down fairly quickly in sunlight, turning into water and losing its disinfecting capability, I'd recommend using the lightproof bottle it comes it, affixing a sprayer. Maybe make the first ever two batches in a regular sprayer, using them quickly, and then change the recipe to fit that now-empty bottle, cutting off part of the sprayer tube if it's too tall for a spray nozzle to fit properly. (Or use the nozzle from a shorter sprayer, such as the short ones they have at Dollar Tree.)
LMAO! The beginning of the video!!! I was like "What has she been smoking" lol So glad you aren't like that! Great video though! Would like to try some of these!
Thanks for the tips! I love the pretty labels you made. I make my home cleaners, but these are a little different, I didn't think about using essential oils to make them smell better!!
I think the sound of the fire detector needing it’s batteries changed in the background after she said “I’m more of a soggy toast mom” is what made this video for me 😂 Thank you for the recipes!!!
I love your recipe for laundry detergent!!! I've made my own a few times--very few--but it was such a hassle, you have to boil this and that, etc., etc., and also it makes a liquid soap when I actually prefer powdered. Your's is easy-peasy, and I'm going to take you at your word that it works so well: THANK YOU!!!!! I will be trying it very soon.
I LOVE making my own products... I have a 3.5 month old baby and I make all my own baby products from wipes to diaper cream etc... saves so much money and works WAYYY better. Im SOOO excited to make that granite cleaner! Im having my kitchen redone right now, so that couldnt have come at a better time!!!
Thank you for this, I already make my own laundry detergent, but I make mine liquid and since I'm single, each batch lasts me approx 6 months! I definitely want to make my own cleaning products because I have asthma and alergies, but I'm waiting until I have used up what I currently have. (It might go faster if I cleaned more often. = ). I also really loved your labels. I will definitely go to you website to download the recipies and labels.
Thank you! I love this idea and hate the smell of purchased cleaners... I've just never had recipes for homemade ones until now! Excited to make your recipes and try them out. I'm newer to essential oils and loving them!
Love the video. I came over from do it on a dime :). Just a heads up when using essential oils theyre best in glass bottles. The essential oils can break down plastic. So just a heads up.
I always think it's fun seeing what people use. I went from using all commercial to homemade to using both. Now I use several products from Norwex, which I love. Never heard of them til I saw another youtuber using them. I found I was using my inhaler on cleaning days and now I don't. Hate health issues. Anyway, looks like you are finding some workable solutions. That's fun. I love homey stuff! :)
Question - what do I do with the windex so I can refill the bottles with this amazing glass cleaner.?? I made it after dark and tried one window and couldn't wait until morning, so I was cleaning windows in the dark!!
Hi, I am looking forward to trying all of these, but since Ive started babysitting I have been looking for a 'baby safe' disinfectant to use for the toys they share. I love your recipe, but it doesnt specify if the mixture should be refrigerated between uses since you add lemon juice...? Please let me know! Looking forward to trying these! ^_^
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!! But the only thing I'd like to add is that peroxide should be stored in the dark bottle to ensure that it retains its chemical Properties. Maybe we should make disinfection spray in the dark bottle instead?
Wonderful content. Using the homemade laundry detergent, is there a need for bleach for tough stains and if so what would you recommend as a natural (bleach) alternative?
This may be a silly question but what brand of essential oil do you use? I've never used these oils but after watching this video I am interested in getting some. Thank you and I love your videos!!!
aloha, is your homemade detergent good for a three and a half year old, who has eczema and allergies since he was six months old? Love your videos. mahalo
hi thankyou so much for the recipes i am from south africa and we dont have that same box of baking soda what is the amount i shoukd use for my washing soap
I thought peroxide had to be in a dark container or it's somewhat ineffective...other than that, I can't wait to try these cleaners. Love your ideas!!! Thanks
also what size in grams are the baking soda and washing power ingredients?? half a container doesn't mean much to me because we dont have that brand here!!!
Rebecca Lee, essential oils will break down plastic. I have seen her use plastic on almost all her essential oils video's and I cringe because well EO's are potent. Glass is one of the more popular packaging options for essential oils because the oils cannot be damaged by the inert nature of the glass. Pair the glass bottle with an airtight lid, and you have the perfect packaging solution. If you are using “ diluted” essential oils, plastic containers, specifically PET, are known to store these oil products without a problem. Diluted essential oils can come in the form or lotions or other personal care products. PET is a great alternative to glass if you are looking for an alternative option to store your essential oils.
+Margot L Thank you I'm more educated now... I knew they sold them (oils) in dark glass containers but never thought about her recipes being in clear plastic containers. Though I did just finish the video. Appreciate the share :O)
From what I understand it is still important to store the recipe in a dark preferably glass bottle to keep the essential oils properties. She discussed how lavender and others are natural disinfectants. To maintain that property the containers should be dark/amber glass.
Hi, Loved all your diy cleaners. Would you be able to give a list of where can these cleaners be used. Also are they safe to be used to black stainless appliances?
Thank you for this video! Ive been using vinegar and water but I really dont like the smell. Im pregnant right now and its bugging me really bad (morning sickness + smell that you don't like isn't a good combo). I tried adding some EOs but it still didn't smell good so Im going to try these recipes and see if it is any better. The laundry detergent looks great as well. Right now Im using a mix of borax, washing soda, a soap bar and oxyclean but it can be really difficult to find washing soda where I am so I end up buying detergent at times when I can't find it. Id love to have an alternative recipe for times when my usually one just doesn't work. Oh and not having to grate soap is a huge plus.
+heather means I have shaved soap for those really dirty loads that I add to this. You can make washing soda from baking soda by baking it!!! Google it!
HI, I'm curious about your detergent. Why don't you use a soap? Don't you need some form of soap to clean clothes? I've never seen one made without soap....Thanks!
I don't know why people are saying negative things about the beginning. I thought it was cute and silly which is nice yo see nowadays. I also know exactly what you mean about just trying to get through the day and the "granola" mom thing. I'd love to be one of those moms who make their family natural granola treats but mine are lucky to get the toast😅 Thanks for all the great natural recipes. I'm definitely going to try them and I'm also going to subscribe. I like your positive energy and sillyness😉👍💖
Thank you so much. Was just thinking it was time to look into home made products for cleaning. The bonus is the laundry powder! Are the essential oils expensive? Is it worth looking at the cheap oils?
+Narelle Works The NOW brand oils are pretty inexpensive, about $6-$20 depending on the oil. You can get "fake" oils from The Dollar Store and other places, but they are just synthetic chemicals. A small bottle of essential oil lasts a very, very long time. I think they are worth the price
Hello, I've heard that you're suppose to use "glass" bottles instead of plastic bottles for homemade cleaners .. Is this true ? What do you think ? Thank you !😊
+frozentootsiepop Baking soda is one of the ingredients in her recipe. It's like $.50 a box at a Dollar Tree, maybe $.89 at a regular grocery store? I've never heard of 'washing soda' Are you living in the States?
Dr. Suess yeah, it's sold in the States. if you get to a big box store, like Walmart, it's usually in the laundry section. I've found that it's usually on the bottom shelf, often just Arm and Hammer washing powder, in a box that's similar to borax.
I've been making my own laundry soap for quite a while and it uses Fels Naptha soap. I'm curious since your recipe doesn't have soap what ingredient does the cleaning?
Just a tip, most grocery stores sell baking soda for even cheaper than $1 and if you use it a lot, buying a larger box or bag can save money in the long run
Hard to say but I lived with my parents most of life and now I moved out with my boyfriend...I recently have been cleaning taking the role of a "housewife" even though we are not married yet and I must say their is a lot to learn about cleaning.. these recipes are amazing regular days cleaners sometimes have a too strong of a smell for me
This is why cornstarch works in glass cleaner 😊 On a microscopic level, glass is not perfectly smooth. When you spray water on it, the water molecules get caught in the pits on the glass surface. Water also clings to itself through hydrogen bonding - the hydrogen atoms from two molecules cling together. Water stuck in the glass + water stuck to more water = streaking. Cornstarch (or dish soap or oil-even a couple drops of essential oil) disrupts the hydrogen bonding, thus preventing streaks!
Well look at you smarty pants! lol. Just kidding, thanks for letting me know! That makes sense.
haha, I used the magic of "copy and paste" from another blog where someone explained it :-) But I felt really clever for a second there :-P
lol
+Nicole G Wow, I did not know that! I appreciate your explaining it helps to learn these things. Thank you :O)
Nicola G Sharing is caring!! lol I appreciate the share!!
As a custodian worker in some dorms where girls typically stay 3-12 weeks, we used rubbing alcohol and water to clean the bathroom mirrors. We found that regular mirror cleaner was leaving streaks and we found that there was so much build-up of chemicals that it made it streak worse. The homemade cleaner was able to remove the build up and the mirrors looked awesome. :D
FYI: I don't know if someone commented this: once I've been told that when we use peroxyde in a cleaning solution, it has to be in an opaque container. Peroxyde looses it's properties when exposed to light. I hope this can help someone!
Can take a sprayer from another bottle and put it on the brown bottle that came with the Hydrogen Peroxide
Carole RB
Right!
LOSES--NOT "LOOSES" !!!!!!
@@susanjoycesabo8450 Sorry english is not my language!
Yes
Did a cost analysis of these! (I am a financial representative- it's a job hazard XD) Prices based on Amazon Pantry prices.
Window cleaner- $0.135/oz vs Windex at $0.14Detergent- $0.056/load vs Tide $0.50/ load! 1/10 OF THE PRICE! Multi-purpose- $0.05- $0.10/oz vs Ajax $0.384/oz! 1/7-1/4 the price depending on if you use EO! Disinfectant- $0.148/oz va Lysol $0.45/oz! 1/3 of the price!
So worth it to make your own!
Doodle Dabble thanks!
thanks!!!!
Comparing liquid MP spray (fl oz) to powder Ajax (net wt oz) does not jive.
Here's a more apples-to-apples comparison of Multi-Purpose Sprays:
5.0¢/oz = DIY
8.8¢/oz = Trader Joe's 34oz US$2.99
10.0¢/oz = DIY with Essential Oils
14.0¢/oz = Clorox Free & Clear 32oz US$4.49
15.3¢/oz = 7th Generation 26oz US$3.99
17.3¢/oz = 7th Generation Free & Clear 23oz US$3.99
The last 3 are online prices at Target.
In my experience, I often see prices on Amazon being much higher than store websites or the manufacturer direct.
Comparing liquid DIY germ reducing spray (fl oz) to aerosol Lysol (net wt oz) also does not jive.
There are liquid non-aerosol anti-bacterial sprays, but I haven't done an analysis of them.
Comparison of aerosol disinfectant sprays (in USA)
15.7¢/oz = store brand at Target 19oz $2.99
16.0¢/oz = store brand at Dollar General 12.5oz $2
16.7¢/oz = store brand at Dollar Tree 6oz $1
22.8¢/oz = Lysol at Costco 19oz 4-pack $17.32
30.5¢/oz = Lysol at Target 19oz $5.79
39.5¢/oz = 7th Generation at Target 13.9oz $5.49
45.0¢/oz = Lysol on Amazon per Doodle Dabble
This is an example that Amazon has much higher prices!!
I make a cleaner
1-1.5oz. of lemon scented ammonia with 26oz. of water Cost about $0.015 to $0.023 an oz. 409 $0.093 oz.
409 has 0.3% ammonia mine 3.5%-5.3%
Love all of these! A quick correction though - you didn't use rubbing alcohol, you used isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is the green one that has wintergreen oil and was used quite a bit in the early 20th century for easing muscle soreness in athletes. It is commonly found in stores at 70% concentration. To me, it smells amazing! Also, the IPA (isopropyl alcohol) you used was 50% (and 50% water), and that's important because there all many different concentrations out there, and depending on the use, you want more water or less. For example, we have 99% in our house for diluting down to 70% and making a COVID-19 killing spray...having the 30% water allows the IPA a slower evaporation which means more time in contact with potential viral cooties to kill them. I could just dilute it further (to 50%) for the recipe you showed here. There are many uses for 99% IPA, like electronics, laboratory devices, etc where you want a sure disinfection and a quick dry (evaporation). We have a marketing company, and one of our clients makes cleanroom supplies... had to learn about all the alcohols, their attributes, and their uses (methanol, ethanol, IPA, sugar alcohols, and a ton more), so now I have a ton of knowledge. :)
loved the entire video but my all time favorite part was the ending where you gave a shopping list I didn't have to go back and replay it GREAT VIDEO THANKS
Bercola1 I also appreciated that she gave us a shopping list.
What a breath of fresh air. A normal mum. Not a perfect, soft spoken, fluffy mum! Hurraaayyy 😘💖👍🏾
I love your labeling. Looks so high end.
As a mom with one foot on the crunchy side of things - I can see you coming over to the crunchy side - Also they sell flax seed already ground and when added to peanut butter, oats, a few chocolate chips you have a great snack that you can roll into balls and freeze. See...it's not that different on the "semi-crunchy" side. Thanks for the labels!
Living Even Keeled I have my pinky toe in the crunchy side
Just FYI , you can often find borax in your grocery store, in the laundry aisle. Also, anything with peroxide needs to be in an opaque container to maintain its cleaning properties.
Readers, please do research on using borax. It is not safe for boys. Replace it with washing soda. Also be careful when using essential oils in the dryer, it can cause a fire. To answer a question below, yes, essential oils will damage plastic bottles over time. It makes you think how safe are they?
curious how borax is unsafe for boys
per Cas' response to another comment:
she "did a lot of research about Borax. While it is often confused with Boric Acid, it is not toxic and it unfortunately banned from the UK due to soil soil contamination issues. Large amounts of Borax were used as an natural insecticide, but some studies suggest it may leach into the soil and then into the food."
with the intro at first I was like am I on the wrong channel lol
LOL same I was about to click out but then I thought “nahhh, she must be joking” 🤣
I have been making my own laundry detergent, and for around $30 I am able to make enough for 300 loads which is enough for an entire year... Try adding Zote soap in with your mix, you just grate the bar of soap with an old style cheese grater!! All about using natural cleaning products right now!! Love your video!
What is your recipe?
2 bars of pink zote soap finely grated, one big box of borox, one big box of arm and hammer washing soda, 1/2 big box of baking soda(all this you can find at Walmart), 2 containers of oxy clean (I use dollar tree brand) 2 containers of unstoppables scent boosters (dollar store) and one bottle of the crystal scent boosters (family dollar).. mix all this in a bag and toss til mixed and then pour in a glass container or a sealed detergent container.. This stuff smells amazing!! And actually gets you clothes clean, whites white and colors bright... You will want to use rinse with this.. I only use 2 of the small scoops (the one that came out of the oxy clean) But it only takes a couple tablespoons for really soiled laundry... For homemade rinse, I use a bottle of cheap conditioner of my choosing, 1 cup of white vinegar and 3-4 cups of water, and I use my old rinse bottle to store it in... The laundry soap is HE safe for high effiency washers!
Most of the recipes on youtube are really just scent boosters, but when you have one with arm and hammer washing soda you know you can get your clothes clean as well... For baby laundry for those babies that may have sensitive skin use 1/2 the borox... I use the whole box and no problems with my children, so its safe..
Kara Gibbs see above comment, I added the recipe for ya!
I’ve returned to this video over the years. So appreciate it! Thank you 😊
So far I started with the glass cleaner. Yes I was crazy and purchased glass dining room table. I LOVE LOVE LIVE IT!!!! Thank you so much!!! All purpose will be my next project.
Hi ClutterBug, I absolutely love your versions of cleaning products. This is my very first time making any DIY cleaning products and I love them especially the glass cleaner. Thank you so much for sharing. Your video really inspired me to try making my own products and I love it.
to be honest, I only looked this up because we don't have cleaning products in our house and I wanted to clean (I know what your thinking) and as soon as I saw the beginning I was about to turn it off but thank you so much for that I only had to watch one video :)
When you have nothing Vinegar and water cleans. Add it to a large bowl if you have no sprayer and use an old rag and keep refreshing it. Bleach and water disinfects they said that on The Drs.
A lot of soaps or shampoos(conditioning stuff is the possible exception. Laundry detergent also is too slippery.) can be used in a pinch. I remember someone saying soap is soap.
SAME HERE! i heard that spaced out hippy chick voice at the beginning and almost threw up in my mouth
soggy wet toast mom .. haha!! that's SO me! thanks for sharing the recipes. I know love making my own cleaners
Can the multi purpose cleaner be used on floors? Laminate wood floor or kitchen floor? If not, what else would you suggest? Thank you! I LOVED the glass and disinfectant cleaners! They work!!!
Girrrrl! I thought...This is NOT Real! And then it flipped......I laughed sooo hard. You had me! Love the recipes. I'm new to the DIY cleansers so, I started experimenting with a few recipes. I will be trying your multi-purpose and glass cleaner recipe. I will start with those two and work my way until I can replace all of my store bought cleansers. Thanks sweetie for the video and the laugh:))) Smooches!
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Ha! I flipped it too! So tired of the soft sexy sell..lol Saw your post as it was clicking off & cam e back to see the real deal..lol
same here.. was just about to bolt until reading the comment
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ROFL I Was thinking the same I was like omg what happened to clutterbug! LOL I love it!
I started making soap (even bath soap) because my eldest granddaughter has sensitive skin and "special" commercial soaps are EXPENSIVE ... I now make all my own cleaners (except Dawn Dish Detergent .. Nothing beats that stuff in my opinion) ... It's so much cheaper and honestly .. since I'm a stay-home grandma .. I have the time..
Great video, recipes and tutorial !! Thanks for sharing!
I'm totally making the laundry detergent! I did the math and if I buy all the supplies in bulk (minus borax) it will only cost me $5.57 per batch!! That's amazing and I'm super excited now. Thank you so much, you're saving us a lot of money :P
You are very welcome! I have been making the pods recently and they are AWESOME. I will be doing a video soon!
These recipes are fantastic, the one I'm currently using, the 'Multi-Purpose Cleaner' Works amazing! I replaced the borax with salt, and it still works. Some people have their nose bleed while their sleeping, the first time I used it; it wonderfully got rid of blood and didn't affect the colour. Especially when you're moving to a new place you can use the tile cleaner to clean the bathroom and feel more comfortable.
I've made all these going and love them. Just made the laundry soap I'm so excited about it
I loved everything about this video!!! I am going to not only make these for my self, but also my mother and two sisters!! Keep up the great work, you are so down to earth and that's one of the qualities I love about you!
I love this! Regular cleaners make me sick. I've been using Method and other "natural" cleaners, but they aren't always effective and they still have quite a few chemicals. I will be making these. Thanks so much for sharing!
I find that baking soda is offten cheeper at the grocery store where I live. Maybe its not everywhere but you may want to double check. I cant wait to try these recipes thanks so much!
I started making my own cleaning for the same reason....cost....but your ingredients ...I will definitely have to them give a try!!!
Thanks you for putting all the cleaning solution in one video.
Thank you so much :) I needed a better recipe for homemade stuff because the ones I have tried, especially the detergent was awful, so I'm excited to try them and make them today.
I'm totally head over heals with your all purpose cleaner recipe. Ty 😊
Marvelous , I will try it! Tired of spending a tiny fortune on cleaners when I can spend it I something ELSE! I personally no longer buy eye glass cleaner. I use 50/50 vinegar & alcohol in a small spray bottle. Works great but smells worse after a week or so, lol
Greetings from the Caribbean. You are so Melissa Mc Cartey & Oprah combined. Such fun & household educational. Love your channel totally!
Great video thanks. For the all purpose cleaner is it the vegetable glycerine?
Do you use your all purpose cleaner in your Rubbermaid mop?
Since peroxide breaks down fairly quickly in sunlight, turning into water and losing its disinfecting capability, I'd recommend using the lightproof bottle it comes it, affixing a sprayer. Maybe make the first ever two batches in a regular sprayer, using them quickly, and then change the recipe to fit that now-empty bottle, cutting off part of the sprayer tube if it's too tall for a spray nozzle to fit properly. (Or use the nozzle from a shorter sprayer, such as the short ones they have at Dollar Tree.)
i just use the actual peroxide bottle with a sprayer screwed down..
AccordingToLorna
Right. She’s clueless.
LMAO! The beginning of the video!!! I was like "What has she been smoking" lol So glad you aren't like that! Great video though! Would like to try some of these!
Thanks for the tips! I love the pretty labels you made. I make my home cleaners, but these are a little different, I didn't think about using essential oils to make them smell better!!
I think the sound of the fire detector needing it’s batteries changed in the background after she said “I’m more of a soggy toast mom” is what made this video for me 😂
Thank you for the recipes!!!
Great video. does the laundry detergent work for top loading washing machine?
I love your recipe for laundry detergent!!! I've made my own a few times--very few--but it was such a hassle, you have to boil this and that, etc., etc., and also it makes a liquid soap when I actually prefer powdered. Your's is easy-peasy, and I'm going to take you at your word that it works so well: THANK YOU!!!!! I will be trying it very soon.
It’s not a detergent because it contains no surfactants. It just makes salty water. She’s clueless.
I love the idea for the laundry detergent but I have a question is it safe for new washers? new washers don't recommend to use powder detergent
Hi Love your videos can you tell me what I can use to clean wood furniture and bonded leather couch. Plus where can I find essential oils.
Thank you sooo much! Just ran out of Windex and will be trying the glass cleaner first.
Love all of your videos ❤️
Great video! Do you use any of these cleaners to clean toilet seats? I like cleaning them every other day but bleach is killing me! 😫
Could i use a preservative in this ? To stop the water getting bacteria or will the products in it stop this ? X
I LOVE making my own products... I have a 3.5 month old baby and I make all my own baby products from wipes to diaper cream etc... saves so much money and works WAYYY better. Im SOOO excited to make that granite cleaner! Im having my kitchen redone right now, so that couldnt have come at a better time!!!
How do you apply the laundry detergent? Do you scoop it then pour it on the clothes or do you pour it in the soap holder in the machine?
This was the first video I watched from your channel and I can't get enough thanks Cass
I use thieves household cleaner. You can use it on glass, counters, floors, and basically everything. Great presentation.
Thank you for this, I already make my own laundry detergent, but I make mine liquid and since I'm single, each batch lasts me approx 6 months! I definitely want to make my own cleaning products because I have asthma and alergies, but I'm waiting until I have used up what I currently have. (It might go faster if I cleaned more often. = ). I also really loved your labels. I will definitely go to you website to download the recipies and labels.
Thank you! I love this idea and hate the smell of purchased cleaners... I've just never had recipes for homemade ones until now! Excited to make your recipes and try them out. I'm newer to essential oils and loving them!
Hey cas
Does the laundry detergent work well on stains ?
What do you rec for stains ???
Thank u
Love the video. I came over from do it on a dime :). Just a heads up when using essential oils theyre best in glass bottles. The essential oils can break down plastic. So just a heads up.
I always think it's fun seeing what people use. I went from using all commercial to homemade to using both. Now I use several products from Norwex, which I love. Never heard of them til I saw another youtuber using them. I found I was using my inhaler on cleaning days and now I don't. Hate health issues. Anyway, looks like you are finding some workable solutions. That's fun. I love homey stuff! :)
Question - what do I do with the windex so I can refill the bottles with this amazing glass cleaner.?? I made it after dark and tried one window and couldn't wait until morning, so I was cleaning windows in the dark!!
Where do you get your oils? I would love to try the multipurpose and glass cleaners but I want them to smell good too.
how long does it last ? keep for ? THANKS
Hi, I am looking forward to trying all of these, but since Ive started babysitting I have been looking for a 'baby safe' disinfectant to use for the toys they share. I love your recipe, but it doesnt specify if the mixture should be refrigerated between uses since you add lemon juice...? Please let me know! Looking forward to trying these! ^_^
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!! But the only thing I'd like to add is that peroxide should be stored in the dark bottle to ensure that it retains its chemical Properties. Maybe we should make disinfection spray in the dark bottle instead?
+Marina Soliman I didn't know that, but that makes sense!
Wonderful content. Using the homemade laundry detergent, is there a need for bleach for tough stains and if so what would you recommend as a natural (bleach) alternative?
wondered if you could make a follow up video to this one. wondered if you are still using these recipes. ... thanks for sharing.
This may be a silly question but what brand of essential oil do you use? I've never used these oils but after watching this video I am interested in getting some. Thank you and I love your videos!!!
really good idea i just was wondering if you have a recipe for liquid detergent
aloha, is your homemade detergent good for a three and a half year old, who has eczema and allergies since he was six months old? Love your videos. mahalo
hi thankyou so much for the recipes i am from south africa and we dont have that same box of baking soda what is the amount i shoukd use for my washing soap
Hello 👋🏻 I have question they say if you use hydrogen peroxide to use dark bottles and how many days does the cleaner with hydrogen peroxide last ? Ty
I thought peroxide had to be in a dark container or it's somewhat ineffective...other than that, I can't wait to try these cleaners. Love your ideas!!! Thanks
It should be, that's why it's sold in brown bottles. Same with essential oils.
Yes
in the laundry detergent did you use the shredded soap
+++ doesn't essential oil break down plastic over time??? does this affect your plastic spray bottles? love your channel btw x
also what size in grams are the baking soda and washing power ingredients?? half a container doesn't mean much to me because we dont have that brand here!!!
Rebecca Lee, essential oils will break down plastic. I have seen her use plastic on almost all her essential oils video's and I cringe because well EO's are potent. Glass is one of the more popular packaging options for essential oils because the oils cannot be damaged by the inert nature of the glass. Pair the glass bottle with an airtight lid, and you have the perfect packaging solution.
If you are using “ diluted” essential oils, plastic containers, specifically PET, are known to store these oil products without a problem. Diluted essential oils can come in the form or lotions or other personal care products. PET is a great alternative to glass if you are looking for an alternative option to store your essential oils.
+Margot L Thank you I'm more educated now... I knew they sold them (oils) in dark glass containers but never thought about her recipes being in clear plastic containers. Though I did just finish the video. Appreciate the share :O)
Margot L I'm really confused. Her products are diluted so plastic containers aren't an issue, so why the cringe?
From what I understand it is still important to store the recipe in a dark preferably glass bottle to keep the essential oils properties. She discussed how lavender and others are natural disinfectants. To maintain that property the containers should be dark/amber glass.
Oh my goodness laughed so hard at the beginning of this video lol You are too cute!
I love your measuring spoons!
We cant get borax in the uk, what's an alternative?
great video I just wanna ask you where did you get the essential oils plz thanks so much
Hi,
Loved all your diy cleaners.
Would you be able to give a list of where can these cleaners be used. Also are they safe to be used to black stainless appliances?
Thank you for this video! Ive been using vinegar and water but I really dont like the smell. Im pregnant right now and its bugging me really bad (morning sickness + smell that you don't like isn't a good combo). I tried adding some EOs but it still didn't smell good so Im going to try these recipes and see if it is any better.
The laundry detergent looks great as well. Right now Im using a mix of borax, washing soda, a soap bar and oxyclean but it can be really difficult to find washing soda where I am so I end up buying detergent at times when I can't find it. Id love to have an alternative recipe for times when my usually one just doesn't work. Oh and not having to grate soap is a huge plus.
+heather means I have shaved soap for those really dirty loads that I add to this. You can make washing soda from baking soda by baking it!!! Google it!
This is awesome but does the laundry soap work for HE washers?
It contains no detergents or surfactants of any kind. It just makes salty water.
Lovely!! How long does these mixing last? I mean the shelf life.
HI, I'm curious about your detergent. Why don't you use a soap? Don't you need some form of soap to clean clothes? I've never seen one made without soap....Thanks!
Can your laundry soap be used in cold water? Love your videos!
What are the oz. on the oxi-all and the baking soda box?!.
Do you have a natural cleaner for wood floors which won't strip the sheen?
Thanks for the video. I am looking for a recipe that could help me remove soap scum without scrubbing. Do you have any suggestions?
I don't know why people are saying negative things about the beginning. I thought it was cute and silly which is nice yo see nowadays. I also know exactly what you mean about just trying to get through the day and the "granola" mom thing. I'd love to be one of those moms who make their family natural granola treats but mine are lucky to get the toast😅 Thanks for all the great natural recipes. I'm definitely going to try them and I'm also going to subscribe. I like your positive energy and sillyness😉👍💖
Grove has nice glass spray bottles if you want to increase your crunchiness even more. 😉
Thank you so much. Was just thinking it was time to look into home made products for cleaning. The bonus is the laundry powder! Are the essential oils expensive? Is it worth looking at the cheap oils?
+Narelle Works The NOW brand oils are pretty inexpensive, about $6-$20 depending on the oil. You can get "fake" oils from The Dollar Store and other places, but they are just synthetic chemicals. A small bottle of essential oil lasts a very, very long time. I think they are worth the price
Does the peroxide work being that it's exposed to light, not being in the brown bottle?
The laundry scoop, is it an 1/8 cup or 1/4?
Hello, I've heard that you're suppose to use "glass" bottles instead of plastic bottles for homemade cleaners .. Is this true ? What do you think ? Thank you !😊
Hi does the Granite cleaner also works on Ceramics?
For the laundry soap- you want to use washing soda NOT baking soda. I find it at Walmart in the laundry section.
+frozentootsiepop Baking soda is one of the ingredients in her recipe. It's like $.50 a box at a Dollar Tree, maybe $.89 at a regular grocery store? I've never heard of 'washing soda' Are you living in the States?
Dr. Suess yeah, it's sold in the States. if you get to a big box store, like Walmart, it's usually in the laundry section. I've found that it's usually on the bottom shelf, often just Arm and Hammer washing powder, in a box that's similar to borax.
Hi Cas, Don't you have the recipe for the laundry detergent please?
where/when did u buy the spray bottles? I've never seen these at dollar tree
whats the size of the container for the detergent? Trying to buy a container that will fit your recipe
is there an alternative that can be used instead of borax?
I've been making my own laundry soap for quite a while and it uses Fels Naptha soap. I'm curious since your recipe doesn't have soap what ingredient does the cleaning?
Glycerin
sara54501
It has no surfactants so doesn’t clean anything. She’s completely clueless.
how big is the box of baking soda.? and the oxiclean? from New Zealand
Just a tip, most grocery stores sell baking soda for even cheaper than $1 and if you use it a lot, buying a larger box or bag can save money in the long run
Can you substitute glycerin for Castille soap?
Hard to say but I lived with my parents most of life and now I moved out with my boyfriend...I recently have been cleaning taking the role of a "housewife" even though we are not married yet and I must say their is a lot to learn about cleaning.. these recipes are amazing regular days cleaners sometimes have a too strong of a smell for me